A popular haunt among tourists, Mount Maya in Kobe is renowned for its magnificent and expansive views, stretching across the city of Kobe all the way to the far-off Kii Peninsula! Especially popular at night, the views are referred to as the 10 million dollar view. The twinkling lights of the urban cityscape spread before you as far out as the eye can see is not just incredibly romantic, but also the perfect spot for photographers to capture the illuminated night.

Any visit to the mountain is incomplete without a ride on Mount Maya Ropeway, a cute cable-car and ropeway system that travels between Mount Maya’s peak and base, gracing you with more stunning views of the city’s gorgeous natural landscape contrasting with the urban cityscape right by it.