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Mt Inasa
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MT Inasa provides Nagasaki’s 10 Million Dollar Night View. MT Inasa has a cable car to the summit. Mount Inasa (稲佐山 ,Inasa-yama) located to the West of Nagasaki city, Japan is 333 metres high. A cable car (ropeway or skyway) operates from the Fuchi Shrine (in Fuchimachi) up to the top of Mt. Inasa. At the summit there is a glass enclosed circular observation dome which provides a stunning 360 degree view of Nagasaki and the surrounding region. When seen at night it is referred to as “Nagasaki’s 10 Million Dollar Night View” (1000万ドルの夜景 ,Issenmandoru no yakei). MT Inasa cable car (Ropeway) is open 7 days a week throughout the year (except for annual maintenance in early December). Travel Time: 5 minutes from Fuchi Shrine to Inasa Sancho Station Hours: March 1-November 30: 09:00-22:00 December 1-February 28 (29): 09:00-21:00 Departures every 15-20 minutes. Fares: Round trip: ¥1,200 , One way: ¥700 |