Mount Sarakura

Mount Sarakura is Kitakyushu's best-known panoramic viewpoint. A cable car and slope car connect the lower station to the 622-metre summit observatory in about ten minutes, with city, harbour and industrial-nightscape views.

Fares and hours
A round trip covering both the cable car and slope car is ¥1,230 for adults and ¥620 for children. Service normally runs 10:00–22:00 from April to October, with the last uphill cable car at 21:20, and 10:00–20:00 from November to March, last uphill at 19:20. Tuesday is the regular non-operating day except public holidays, and maintenance or bad weather can suspend service.
Getting there
JR Yahata Station is the nearest rail station. The lower cable-car station is about five minutes by taxi or 25 minutes on foot; a free shuttle bus runs on cable-car operating days according to its timetable. Cars cannot reach the summit, but parking is available near the lower station.
Night-view tip
Arrive before sunset to see both daylight and night views, and check the final downhill connection before lingering at the observatory.

Official information

Information checked 12 August 2026. Hours, fares and access can change; confirm the official site before travel.