Mount Sarakura
皿倉山
A 622-meter peak in Kitakyushu offering one of Japan's top three night views via cable car and slope car.
What it is
- A 622-meter mountain located within the Kitakyushu Kokutei Koen national park.
- Part of the Hobashira mountain range featuring a visitor center for the natural park.
- A takeoff site for paragliders and a practice location for rock climbers at Kunimi Rock.
- A transmission hub hosting several television and FM radio stations.
What to see
- Panoramic night views from the summit designated as one of the New Three Major Night Views.
- The Empress Cedars which were originally planted during the Edo period.
- A cable car and a slope car system that transport visitors to the summit.
- Kunimi Rock used by local climbers for practice sessions.
When to go
- Visit at night to experience the famous panoramic city views.
- Weekends are ideal to utilize the free shuttle bus service.
Getting there
- Free shuttle buses run from JR Yahata Station on weekends.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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