Mt. Inasa
稲佐山
Mt. Inasa is a mountain in Nagasaki City famous for its night view, which was chosen in 2021 as one of the world's top three night views with Shanghai and Monaco. You can ride the Nagasaki Ropeway to the summit from Fuchi Shrine. On clear days you can see as far as Mt. Unzen, Amakusa and the Goto Islands. In spring the mountain is known for its azaleas.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Listed hours of operation are 8:00 to 22:00.
- Getting there
From Nagasaki Station, take Nagasaki Bus No. 3 or No. 4 to Ropeway-mae, then walk about 3 minutes to Fuchi-jinja ropeway station.
- Time needed
The ropeway ride takes about 5 minutes; the whole trip from Nagasaki Station is about 20 to 30 minutes.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- A free ropeway shuttle bus from the city runs only from 19:00 to 22:00 and needs an advance reservation.
- The Inasayama Slope Car is currently out of service.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Walking up from Fuchi Shrine usually takes about 50 minutes; walking the trail at night is not advised because of wildlife, so use the ropeway after dark.
- Twilight is recommended for watching the city lights come on.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Nagasaki and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Nagasaki
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:08
- Sunrise06:41
- Dhuhr12:06
- Asr15:04
- Maghrib17:27
- Isha18:50
Times are calculated for Nagasaki City. Times may differ elsewhere in Nagasaki.
Places to pray near Mt. Inasa
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Mt. Inasa
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): discover-nagasaki.com, japan.travel