Maya Cablecar
Funicular line in Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
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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").
| Maya Cablecar | |
|---|---|
 The funicular in 2006 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 2 |
| Service | |
| System | Funicular railway |
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[update], 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.
