What other travelers are saying about Mount Inasa (Inasayama)
Great view of Nagasaki! Few ways to get up here…i picked the rope way as it was near my hostel. But it was pricier. The few days I was in Nagasaki it was rainy and very cloudy so did not want to chance it heading up in the evening (recommended for sunset and night view) in case weather not favourable.
View was great! Can see Gunkanjima Island from there (can use the binoculus up there, pay by IC card).
There was a cafe at the observatory when I went and the latte was legit!
We visited the Mt. Inasayama Observatory 稲佐山山頂展望台 in early October by taking the ropeway tram up the mountain. Incredible views of Nagasaki from the observatory.
Wish the weather was a bit better when we visited. It would probably look very nice at night with lights off the city.
We probably spent 1-2 hours here taking in the views. They do have different options to get up the mountain besides the ropeway tram.
This is one of the best night views in all of Japan. We visited during the holiday season and got very lucky that the weather was clear. The monorail that goes to the top from the parking lot is very convenient. My wife was very pregnant when we visited and she had no problems moving around the park. The little coffee stand inside the observatory was really good, too.
**American Family Visiting** This location is truly one of the best views in Japan. I wish we had been able to stay and see the night view but limited time. There is a wonderful little cafe on the inside with a few drink and small food options (the fries were great!).
Signs are mostly in Japanese but google translate will help with all of the signage. There is a slope car that will take you to the top from the parking lot just below the summit. Alternatively, there is also a ropeway (which was closed while we were there) that takes you from the bottom of the mountain to the top.
My only complaint is that the monkey enclosure needs some attention. It is a small enclosure for so many monkeys and when we visited in June, it was hot and there was little shade for them.
This is an amazing site to visit in Nagasaki. From the observatory, you can have a breathtaking view of the entire city of Nagasaki, and the neighbouring islands. It was recently ranked the 3rd most beautiful night view in the world. It's around 330m above sea level.
Whenever you get the chance to visit Nagasaki, don't miss the opportunity to visit.
I'll add, if you can make it just before sunset, that is perfect.
