[2025 Kobe Attraction] Travel Guide for Mount Maya (Updated Mar)

🗺| Route: Osaka Umeda - Kobe Sannomiya - Himeji - Maiko Park - Suma - Kobe Sannomiya - Maya Mountain Cable Car - Kobe Sannomiya ⭕️ Use ICOCA card (Suica card) for the bus from Osaka Umeda to Kobe Sannomiya, Hanshin Electric Railway 330 yen. Buy the Sannomiya-Himeji one-day pass for 1600 yen at the station office in Kobe Sannomiya, then you can take the Sanyo Electric Railway as much as you want. You will get on and off several times along the way, so you will get your money's worth! 😛😜😁 🌇| Himeji Castle · Main Keep (World Cultural Heritage) 🎟| Ticket Price: Main Keep: 1000 yen Main Keep + Koko-en Garden: 1050 yen Koko-en Garden: 300 yen 🚃| Transportation: Hanshin Electric Railway (Sanyo Electric Railway) 🚩| Station: Sanyo Himeji Station Even during the rainy season, it started with clear skies, but after a round in the main keep, the weather changed 😔😔😔. Although it wasn't too hot, it wasn't great for taking photos 😂😂😂. 🌇| Koko-en Garden 🎟| Ticket: 300 yen (purchased separately) It is more cost-effective if bought together with the Himeji Castle ticket. Koko-en Garden is 260 meters to the right after crossing the bridge from the main gate of Himeji Castle. There are bamboo gardens, pine gardens, etc. It is very beautiful if you come during the autumn leaves season. But the green scenery is also nice this season. 🌇| Maya Mountain Cable Car (Night View) 🎟| Ticket: 1760 yen 🚩| Location: Kobe Maya Mountain 🚌| Transportation: Bus No. 18 Kobe Sannomiya Station — Maya Mountain Cable Car Station ⏰| Time: Opening hours: Weekdays 17:30 Holidays 20:50 Taking the cable car up the mountain, you can see one of Japan's three major night views, the Kobe night view. It is very beautiful, but because I came late today, the photos were not as good as those taken at 19:00. The cable car ride is divided into two sections, the first section is a large cable car, and the second section is a small cable car. As the cable car slowly ascends, the night view of Kobe gradually unfolds before your eyes. This is also one of Japan's three major night views and is worth seeing. 🍲| Meals Lunch: Unatoto 💳| Cost: 800 yen 🚩| Location: Himeji Station Dinner: Kajoshiken 💳| Cost: 1400 yen 🚩| Location: Kobe This noodle shop offers spicy, black garlic, and basil flavors. The spiciness can be compared to Chengdu. The black garlic is very fragrant, and garlic lovers will definitely like it. The basil flavor is relatively mild.

The city of Kobe is surrounded by the Rokko Mountains, the highest of which is Mount Maya. One of Japan's three major night scenes is here, and it is not to be missed to come to Kobe. From the city, take bus No. 18 to the Moye Mountain cable car station card. We chose the cable car to go up the mountain. The first time I took such a cable car is still a little excited. The mountain road is very steep, the car is full of people, I feel a little scared, but don't worry at all, all the way is very stable. Achieve the transfer station, but also turn into the usual kind of cable car up the mountain. At this time, the sky is still not black, but there is already a little light under the mountain. It took some time to wait in line for the cable car. When it reached the top of the mountain, it was dark blue. The mountain is a bustling city, the port has ships coming and going, sparkling, such a night scene is really super beautiful. The wind on the top of the mountain is too big. After rushing to take two shots, I went to the indoor waiting for a small partner. I like the night scene and always feel that there is a warm story in every place where the lights are on. At the time of the return journey, there was no bus at the door of the Moye Mountain Scenic Area, and other buses that took a short walk after the road.

What's fun in Kobe? Isn't it just Qingdao… “What's fun in Kobe? Isn't it just Qingdao?” It's Qingdao, it's Dalian, it's Hong Kong, but it just can't be Kobe… For adults, not being a killjoy is basic courtesy. The meaning of travel has increasingly become a matter of personal taste and niche hobbies. 🇯🇵If you've done even simple research, you'll know that Kobe is a coastal city with Suma Beach🏝️, the million-dollar night view of Mount Rokko and Mount Maya🌃, Kobe beef, and Arima Onsen. But if you dig a little deeper, you'll discover that Kobe is an old industrial city where most shopkeepers don't speak English, and drugstores have "Help Wanted" signs seeking bilingual staff. You have to go up Mount Maya and Mount Rokko early and come down early, or you'll miss the last train and have to walk down a dark mountain path. At the port, you can even see remnants of 1990s corporations— like the city itself, old but respectable, allowing you to imagine the prosperity and boom here during the economic heyday. Just ticking off tourist spots will only leave you thinking, "Oh, that's it?" But if you stay overnight, you might just unveil Kobe's hidden curtain. It's the glowing sea at Maiko Marine Promenade🌊, the tourist boats waiting at the port🚢, the Suma sunset reflecting on your face🌇, the aroma of fried croquettes wafting from the station kiosk🍘, the slow arrival of the train🚈, crows scattering and shaking the overhead wires, and elderly Japanese men and women nodding to you on the downhill path👵. ♨️At night, slide open the wooden door, and the hot spring well cover in the courtyard steams, the medicinal waters washing away the day's fatigue. As you gaze out the window at the darkening streets, you've truly arrived in Kobe. There's no set itinerary for Kobe. If you only have one day, go to the beach if you like the sea, or stroll up the mountain if you like night views. 🌌"Speed is the form of ecstasy, and slowness is linked to memory" - Milan Kundera Tips:🌟From Osaka Station, take the JR Tokaido-Sanyo Main Line (Special Rapid Service, Okayama/Himeji direction) for about 35-40 minutes directly to Suma Station. Suma Seaside Park: A 5-minute walk, offering sea views and beaches, ideal for photos. Sumadera Temple (15-minute walk) has cherry blossoms in spring. Recommended one-way route: From Suma Station, walk or cycle eastward along the coast, passing the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge observation point, gradually moving towards Nada Station. ⚠️Transfer: Suma Station → Nada Station JR Train: From Suma Station, take the JR Sanyo Line (Osaka direction) to Nada Station, about a 10-minute ride (Special Rapid Service), frequent departures. 🚇Return: Nada Station → Osaka Station Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art: About a 10-minute walk from Nada Station, an architectural marvel designed by Tadao Ando, with a highlight being the ocean-view terrace (Open: 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays). 🚃: Suica card can be used throughout. 🗺️Google Maps

Standing on the Kikuseidai of Mount Maya in Kobe, my heart is overwhelmed with awe and amazement. The night view here unfolds like a brilliant painting before my eyes, with each light seemingly whispering the stories of the city. The distant skyline sparkles like stars against the dark night sky, resembling a silver ribbon hanging in the horizon, leaving one breathless. As night falls, the city's splendor gradually emerges, with countless lights twinkling in the darkness, weaving a sea of light. From this high vantage point, the streets of Kobe look like flowing rivers, winding their way through the city, exuding endless charm. Each point of light is filled with the breath of life, as if reminding me that every corner of this city has its own story and soul. In this tranquility, a gentle breeze brings a slight chill, but it cannot shake the excitement in my heart. The awe comes from this unparalleled beauty and the reflection on life. Standing on Kikuseidai, I feel a connection that transcends time and space, as if I have merged into this starry sky, becoming part of the night. At this moment, all worries and anxieties fade away with the starlight in the night sky, leaving only inner peace and contentment. The night view of Mount Maya is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual cleansing. This feeling allows my soul to soar freely in this brilliant light and shadow, fearless and unrestrained. In conclusion, the Kikuseidai of Mount Maya in Kobe, with its breathtaking night view, has awakened a deep sense of emotion within me. Here, every moment is worth cherishing, allowing me to savor the beauty and miracles of life in the days to come.

Kobe is a place worth visiting Depart Osaka in the morning to Sannomiya Station There is a long shopping street nearby to order a beef donburi It's very cheap at around HK$60 or so After dinner, we walked for a while and we stayed at the twister machine for a long time😆😆 At noon, we started to climb Mount Maya It takes about 45 minutes or so by bus from Sannomiya Station It's super convenient to ride but be sure to wear a very thick jacket Upstairs super cold there is a Cafe above fair price The taste is not bad. You can try it The night view is unbeatable must go must go *Be sure to take pictures of bus and cable car times so that you can better schedule your trip The title of $1,000,000 worth of beauty is talking about the electricity bill 😆😆

The Japanese city of Kobe can boast not only the famous marbled beef, and before going to a restaurant, it is best to work up an appetite) one of the possible options is a hike to Mount Maya, of course, you can go up by cable car, but there is also a walking route, it starts not far from the cable car and ends at the second station, there you can count, at the top you will find a restaurant with a view of Kobe and the surrounding area.#japan #japantrip #kobe #kobejapan #kobetrip

Kobe city is surrounded by the Rokko mountain range, with Mount Maya being the highest peak. Various observation platforms and tourist facilities have been built on the mountain, including the Rokko Mountain Ranch where visitors can get up close with small animals, the vibrant Nunobiki Herb Garden, and the Music Box Museum, all of which are great for family outings. Overlooking the evening scenery of Kobe from Mount Rokko, known as the "Million Night View" or even the "Ten Million Dollar Night View", it may be a manifestation of the island country mentality to be amazed by it. There are two places to enjoy the view, one is the observation deck on Mount Rokko, which has some limitations due to a mountain blocking the view, and the other is the place where the Maya Cable Car comes up, with a wider and unobstructed view. Mount Rokko is located in North Kobe, adjacent to the Tokaido Shinkansen. Taking the North Kobe subway in Kobe will lead you to Shin-Kobe, where you can directly hike to the cable car station. Those with good physical strength can climb the mountain, where there are Western-style buildings, cafes, gift shops, and more, resembling a small town in Europe. From there, you can overlook Kobe Port and feel refreshed!