28/07/2022
The view from the Mt. Sarakura observatory is the pride of Kitakyushu, topping the New Three Most Spectacular Night Views of Japan and earning the title of the “Ten-Billion-Dollar Night View.” This is a must-see.
If you’re not up for hiking the 622 meters (1,866 ft) to the top, catch a ten-minute ride on the glass-enclosed cable car and slope car combination (barrier-free).
Check the time for sunset in advance. If you arrive while it’s still daytime, you’ll have a fantastic view plus a chance to see the extraordinary transition as the sun sets and twilight merges into night and the glow of the city sparkles forth with the intensity of scattered gems.
✈ Dep: Oct - Sep
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