Mount Sarakura, a scenic spot representing Kitakyushu City. In the fall, the entire mountain is dyed in red and yellow, creating a breathtakingly spectacular view. The view from the cable car, one of the largest in western Japan, is exceptional, and the panorama of autumn leaves spreading out below is truly impressive.
Highlights
Spectacular Autumn Leaves from the Cable Car: You can enjoy the scenery of autumn leaves changing from moment to moment from the fully glass-enclosed windows.
Large Panorama from the Observation Deck: From the observation deck at the summit, you can see not only the city of Kitakyushu but also the Kanmon Strait in the distance. The collaboration of autumn leaves and the night view is truly spectacular.
Fantastic Light Up: At night, the cable car line is lit up, and a fantastic world of autumn leaves, different from the daytime, spreads out.
Mount Sarakura and Sarakura Mountain Cable Car: Basic Information
| Item | Information |
| Spot Name | Mount Sarakura |
| Usual Start of Coloring | Mid-November |
| Usual Best Viewing Period | Mid-November to Mid-December |
| Autumn Leaves Festival | None |
| Light Up | Yes |
| Types of Trees with Autumn Leaves | Maple, Ginkgo |
| Recommended Viewing Points | The line near the base station |
| Time | Cable Car 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Last uphill 7:20 PM), Observation deck facilities 10:00 AM – 20 minutes before the last cable car downhill time. These are the operation and opening hours for November to March. Please refer to the official website for April to October. Closed every Tuesday (except holidays). |
| Fee | Cable car and slope car round-trip ticket Adults 1230 yen, Children 620 yen |
| Contact | 093-671-4761 Mount Sarakura Cable Car |
Summary
The autumn leaves at Mount Sarakura are a spot where you can enjoy a spectacular view while having excellent access. The autumn leaves during the day, as well as the light-up at night, are recommended. Please visit and experience its beauty.
Travel Tips:
The best time to see the autumn leaves depends on the weather. Check the official website for the latest information.
The cable car is expected to be crowded. Go with plenty of time.
The summit can get chilly, so please wear warm clothes.