Kikusei Dai (Observation Deck), Mt. Maya
Supreme among the vistas of Kobe!A 10-million-dollar night view
Kikusei Dai (Observation Deck) on Mt. Maya is well-known as Kobe’s representative destination for night scenery. Continue on the ropeway and cable car to the reach this viewing platform 700 meters above sea level with expansive and fantastic views. The name “kikusei” is written with characters meaning “to scoop up the stars,” and the scenery here absolutely lives up to this meaning.
The city streets of Kobe spread below you and the great panorama of far-off Osaka Bay and even Kansai International Airport are so stunning that this is counted as one of Japan’s three great night views. During the day, visitors can enjoy the vast natural landscape, then, as the sun sets, the color of the sky changes to create a fantastical vista; when night arrives you’ll be captivated by the 10-million-dollar night view with an expanse of countless stars.
The romantic atmosphere makes this perfect for a date spot. There are cafes and shops in the area, ensuring you can relax as you watch the scenery. Why not make the most of the different views at different times of day, and create unforgettable memories?
The city streets of Kobe spread below you and the great panorama of far-off Osaka Bay and even Kansai International Airport are so stunning that this is counted as one of Japan’s three great night views. During the day, visitors can enjoy the vast natural landscape, then, as the sun sets, the color of the sky changes to create a fantastical vista; when night arrives you’ll be captivated by the 10-million-dollar night view with an expanse of countless stars.
The romantic atmosphere makes this perfect for a date spot. There are cafes and shops in the area, ensuring you can relax as you watch the scenery. Why not make the most of the different views at different times of day, and create unforgettable memories?
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Basic information
- Zip code
- 〒657-0105
- Address
- 2-2 Mayasan-cho, Nada-ku Kobe-shi 兵庫県
- Telephone Number
- 078-861-2998
- Inquiries
- Kobe Maya Cable Railway & Ropeway
- Access (car)
- Approx. 45 mins from the Maya entrance/exit on the Hanshin Expressway Kobe Route or Kita-kobe Route to the car park in front of Tenjoji Temple, approx. 10 mins’ walk to Kikusei Dai (Observation Deck) from the car park
- Access (public transport)
- Alight at Maya Cable-shita on the City bus from Sannomiya; take the Mayu Cable (Cable Car & Ropeway) from Maya Cable Station and alight at Hoshinoeki Station, and the deck is a very short walk
- Parking
- Car park in front of Tenjoji Temple: 500 yen
*Regular vehicles cannot enter Kikusei Dai Observation Deck
*Use public transport facilities (Maya Cable Railway & Ropeway) as much as possible.
