| System | Funicular railway |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Start | Maya Cable |
| End | Niji |
| Stations | 2 |
The Maya Cablecar, officially the Maya Cable Line (摩耶ケーブル線, Maya Kēburu-sen) is a funicular line in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by the public company Kobe Future City Corporation.[1] The line opened in 1925, originally as a route to Tōri Tenjō-ji temple on Mount Maya. Now the line is used to see the scenic view of Kobe. Together with Maya Ropeway, the line has an official nickname Maya View Line Yume-Sanpo (まやビューライン夢散歩, Maya Byū Rain Yume-Sanpo, "Maya View Line Dreamy Stroll").
Surroundings
- Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School (兵庫県立神戸高等学校)
- The tunnel of cherry trees (桜のトンネル)[2]
Access
There is no car parking available near Maya Cable Station and visitors are advised that they should use public transportation.[3]
As of March 2025, the following bus routes service Maya Cablecar:[3]
Bus stop at entrance to Maya Cable Station:
- Kobe City Bus Route 18: Kobe-sannomiya Station ↔ Maya Cable Station ↔ Hankyu Rokko Station ↔ JR Rokkōmichi Station.[4] Operates hourly on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and public holidays.
- Kobe Minato Kanko Bus Route 51 'Saka Bus': JR Nada Station ↔ Maya Cable Station.[5] Operates every 20 minutes.
Bus stop at Kannonji Temple ('Kannonji' Bus Stop) approx. 10 minute steep up-hill walk to Maya Cable Station:
- Kobe City Bus Route 2: Sannomiya Station ↔ Kannonji Temple ('Kannonji' Bus Stop) ↔ Hankyu Rokko Station.[6] High frequency bus route, operating every 6-8 minutes every day.
See also
- List of funicular railways
- List of railway companies in Japan
- List of railway lines in Japan
- Maya Ropeway
- Rokkō Arima Ropeway
- Rokkō Cable Line
- Shin-Kōbe Ropeway
- Kobe Future City Corporation
References
- ^ "六甲・まや空中散歩". Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Aerial Ride. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ The tunnel of cherry trees | Kobe City Nada Ward
- ^ "Accessing the station / Facility map". Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Aerial Ride. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "神戸市：18系統 停留所一覧". www.city.kobe.lg.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "坂バス(冬) | みなと観光バス". www.kobe-minato.co.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ "神戸市：2系統 停留所一覧". www.city.kobe.lg.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
External links
- Official website
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Kobe City Bus Route 2 Timetable (in Japanese)
- Kobe City Bus Route 18 Timetable (in Japanese)
- Kobe Minato Kanko Route 51 'Saka Bus' Timetable (in Japanese)