Inasa-yama Park — Attraction in Nagasaki

Went there on the 30th of July on a calm and humid evening ready to gaze upon one of the world's most amazing views. To get to the foot of the mountain we walked from Takaramachi tram station for about 25 minutes. You can either walk or drive up the mountain but, if you are brave enough, you can also take the ropeway which romantically (but also eerily) has its lower terminus in/on a shrine. Prepare for some queing when night has fallen. Going up with the ropeway gives you a first glance at what Nagasaki looks like at night (make sure to get into the cabin first for a "headless" view). After reaching the top station you'll have to follow a small walkway towards the observatory. Luckily enough, you are not alone while you walk as there are spiders the size of your hand roaming about. (Always remember - they are more afraid of you than vice-versa) Leaving the critters behind, the small parking lot opens up in front of you and the observatory emerges. The area is ablazed with light since the broadcast antennas are located there and fill the night with colour. Eagerly you enter the observatory which looks more like an abandoned bunker and reeks of old farts. "No matter", you think, "let's enjoy that 10/10 view at the top!". By now, you forgot the dense clouds that blew over the parking lot earlier. You reach the top of the building and ready to be amazed by... clouds. There was an endless sea of clouds luxuriant enough to not let you see through it. Even after 20 minutes of waiting it seems that the clouds are only getting thicker. The uninspired electronic music blasted through the observatory's speakers wanted to ease the pain but it didn't. Defeated and disappointed we went back to the ropeway, greeted by even more hand-sized spiders. At least the descend allowed for another view at Nagasaki at night - it was the best 30 seconds of my evening.

You have to be lucky to experience a cloudless night. Otherwise it is a huge waste of time and money, 2/10 for the...

Great park and night view spot with observatory offering 360 degree views, there is also a outdoor stage and this is the second time we have attended a concert , word of warning, if you are attending a concert , the 500 space car park is not available and you have to park in the city centre and take a bus or taxi up and down, this takes more time and money , we have been caught out by this twice, the park website states the car park is available but event organisers say no... oh and one more point don’t watch a show that begins at 2 pm in the middle of summer, the floor was too hot to sit on and heat unbearable, what were the show...

This is the absolute must go to place when you are in Nagasaki.

There is a restaurant at the top where you can eat Nagasaki Wagyu Beef while looking at the whole Nagasaki city which is very beautiful.

You can see the port, the city, the mountain. I can't describe it. You have to see to believe!

Please do visit here in the evening as the view from the restaurant or the observatory is the Top 3 in the world after Monaco and Hong Kong. It is absolutely stunning!

Once again even if you only have a day in Nagasaki this place must be in your number 1...