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    Mt. Inasayama, one of the world's top three night views.

    Just for that reputation, even after finally making the long journey and spending the whole day on the road, I still really wanted to come at night.

    It was around 8 p.m. We were clearly still downtown when I suddenly told my friend I really wanted to go to Mt. Inasayama. And then we actually went. Totally crazy. I love being a crazy person who just goes whenever I feel like it.

    Even though we probably stayed up there for less than 20 minutes, I was still glad we came. Otherwise, after going home, I probably would've cried about not coming, haha.

    But rather than taking the ropeway up the mountain, what I actually long for more is riding motorcycles with a group of people to see the night view together.

    (Too bad I don't have any friends 😢

    Look, there's a heart in the distance. For these few photos, all the hardship along the way started turning into excitement once we got on the ropeway?

    In the end, we just barely caught the last ropeway down. It was so nerve-racking and thrilling because we almost got stranded on the mountain, hahaha.

    There were actually a lot of taxi drivers up there, though. It seems like there must be good money in it.

    But sorry, I only had enough money for the ropeway, haha, and I get carsick easily.

    Night views...

    I've never really understood what's so great about them.

    They're just bright lights. Wouldn't looking at the stars be better?

    But I still really liked this impulsive trip.

    But that's okay. This trip was meant for checking places off my list and being a crazy person anyway? If I'm worried I'll regret something, I'll do it first and regret it afterward.

    That's how I see it.

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    If you come to Nagasaki, you definitely shouldn’t miss Mt. Inasayama Observatory! Take the ropeway up to the 333-meter summit, and you’ll be greeted with a stunning 360-degree view.

    During the day, you can see Nagasaki Bay, Unzen, Amakusa, and the Goto Islands in the distance. At night, it becomes truly breathtaking, with countless lights spread across the mountains and sea like jewels scattered over the earth.

    No wonder Nagasaki’s night view was once chosen as one of the “New Three Great Night Views of the World.” Sitting at the observatory with a gentle breeze, watching the whole city slowly light up, I honestly couldn’t help thinking, “This trip was absolutely worth it!”

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    You can see the night view of Nagasaki City from the mountaintop observatory. Nagasaki is built on hills, so you can watch the lights stretch up the slopes. The lights reflecting on the bay make the whole scene so romantic!

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    Inasayama Observatory in spring is amazing—you can enjoy cherry blossoms while taking in the gorgeous scenery. So beautiful!

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    You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Inasayama during the day, especially the cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring—they're stunning. Looking out over Nagasaki from up high is amazing. This is definitely a must-visit spot for travelers.

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    At the Inasayama Observatory, you can enjoy the view during the day, at sunset, and even at night. It's super romantic! So beautiful. 💕

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