Service Information
Maya Cable
Out of service due to the renovation.
Maya Ropeway
Out of service due to the renovation.
Rokko-Arima Ropeway
In service
Operating hours / Passenger fares
The Maya Viewline consists of a cable-car and ropeway system, and it provides access from the base to the peak of Mt. Maya. The cable-car ride from Maya Cable Station to Niji no Eki Station takes roughly 5 minutes. From Niji no Eki Station, passengers can transfer to the Maya Ropeway. The ride from the Ropeway Niji no Eki Station to Hoshi no Eki Station takes roughly 5 minutes. Total travel time from Maya Cable Station to the peak of the mountain is approximately 15 to 25 minutes. During regular operation, ride services are provided every 20 minutes. During periods of over-congestion, passenger cars will be shuttled back and forth to accommodate increased numbers of passengers.
* Please note that total travel time may be longer than that listed, as additional waiting time may be required.
Maya Cable
Today's Operating Hours
Current operating status
Maya Ropeway
Today's Operating Hours
Current operating status
Operating hours
Contact information：Maya Viewline (078)861-2998
| Seasonal hours | Cable line | Ropeway line | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Departure | Last Departure （Last for “Hoshi no Eki Sta. [Kyu Maya Kanko Hotel - mae] ） |
Transfer |
First Departure | Last Departure | ||||
Spring Autumn |
20.Mar.-19 Jul. 1 Sep.-31 Oct. | Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 | 17:40(17:20) | 10:10 | 17:30 | ||
| Fridays,Saturdays & holidays | 10:00 | 21:00(20:40) | 10:10 | 20:50 | ||||
| Summer | 20 Jul.-31 Aug. | Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 | 21:00(20:40) | 10:10 | 20:50 | ||
| Fridays,Saturdays & holidays | 10:00 | 21:00(20:40) | 10:10 | 20:50 | ||||
| Winter | 1 Nov.-19 Mar. | Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 | 17:40(17:20) | 10:10 | 17:30 | ||
| Fridays,Saturdays & holidays | 10:00 | 20:00(19:40) | 10:10 | 19:50 | ||||
Please click here for information on the detailed operating schedule.(PDF)
Last departure which make you complete round-trip to Hoshi-no-Eki Sta.
| Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays on Spring, Autumn, Winter timetable | ||||||||||
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| Maya Cable Sta. 16:40 departure |
Maya Ropeway Niji no Eki Sta. 17:00 departure |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. Arrival at 17:05 |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. 17:30 departure |
Maya Cable Niji no Eki Sta. 17:40 departure |
Maya Cable Sta. Arrival at 17:45 |
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| You can stay about 25 min. at Kikuseidai. | ||||||||||
| Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays on Spring, Autumn timetable・All days on Summer timetable | ||||||||||
| Maya Cable Sta. 20:20 departure |
Maya Ropeway Niji no Eki Sta. 20:30 departure |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. Arrival at 20:35 |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. 20:50 departure |
Maya Cable Niji no Eki Sta. 21:00 departure |
Maya Cable Sta. Arrival at 21:05 |
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| You can stay about 15 min. at Kikuseidai. | ||||||||||
| Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays on Winter timetable | ||||||||||
| Maya Cable Sta. 19:20 departure |
Maya Ropeway Niji no Eki Sta. 19:30 departure |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. Arrival at 19:35 |
Hoshi no Eki Sta. 19:50 departure |
Maya Cable Niji no Eki Sta. 20:00 departure |
Maya Cable Sta. Arrival at 20:05 |
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| You can stay about 15 min. at Kikuseidai. | ||||||||||
- - Closed Tuesdays (the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday)
- - The (final ropeway bound for Hoshi no Eki) is the last connecting ride for the day, leaving from Maya Cable Station bound for the Ropeway Hoshi no Eki Station. Please note that there are no more outbound rides from Hoshi no Eki Station to Maya Cable Station for the rest of the day.
- - Rides depart every 20 minutes. During periods of over-congestion, passenger cars will be shuttled back and forth to accommodate increased numbers of passengers.
- - Operation may be suspended due to strong wind, etc.
- - To take a pet with you, you need to put the pet in a carry. In addition, we may refuse to ride with pets if it disturbs other passengers.
Information
The special operating schedule for the Maya Viewline is as follows:
Please click here for information on the operating schedule from July 20th, 2023.
Closed Tuesdays (the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday, Open every day during the summer season.)
Days out of service to periodic inspection.
Maya Ropeway＆Maya Cable Railway
Dec.1, Fri, 2023 – Dec.26, Tue, 2023
Jan.9, Tue, 2024 – Mar.26, Tue, 2024
- 10：00～17：30
- 10：00～19：50
- 10：00～20：50
- Regular holiday or annual maintenance inspection holiday
- Special Schedule
Please note that operating schedules are subject to change.
If the calendar is not displayed correctly, please check the calendar page from the link button below.
Passenger fares
( ) :Child fare
| Lines | Cable line | Ropeway line | Entire line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sections | Maya Cable Sta. ~ Niji no Eki Sta. | Niji no Eki Sta. ~Hoshi no Eki Sta. | Maya Cable Sta. ~ Hoshi no Eki Sta. |
| One-way | 450yen(230yen) | 450yen(230yen) | 900yen(450yen) |
| Round-trip | 780yen(390yen) | 780yen(390yen) | 1560yen(780yen) |
Adult fare will be charged for passengers aged 12 and above, and child fare will be charged for passengers aged 6 years or older and younger than 12.
Additional fare discounts
Group discount (for groups of 15 or more people) : 10-30% discount
Discount for seniors aged 70 years or older (passengers must present a official identification to confirm their age) : 20% discount
Discount for people with disabilities (passengers must present a disability identification booklet that is valid in Japan) : 50% discount