Looking for the Sea of Stars in KOBE | The '10 Million-dollar' Nightview from Mt. Maya

[@Will_Zhao]

If you decide to visit, do check their very complicated timetable for the cablecar/ropeway at: koberope.jp/en/maya/price so you don't get any surprises. Depending on the season/day of week, you might have to be there as early as 16:40. Also, they don't operate on Tuesdays.

[@aMdintelfan52]

May I know what kind of video equipment do you use? Those night scenes were really clear!

[@chrisg7488]

Just discovered your channel and I'm really digging your style in these videos! Keep up the good work, you've given me a great amount of inspiration for my next Japan visit.

[@KaratedudeYT]

Your storytelling is so authentic and joyful. What an amazing place, for sure on my list of future destinations.

[@xecoq]

Amazing view, might have to add that to my itinerary. Also, very nice transition from the satellite view to the panoramic.

[@Will_Zhao]

Hehe thanks!

[@jorge1c]

Went last month with some frinds and it was as great as you promised!!

[@auno94]

Man I found your Videos randomly and I really love them

[@Will_Zhao]

Thank you for watching! Glad the algorithm brought you here😚

[@WayneLLC]

Always love such split moment decisions.. I am a culprit of playing it safe during my travels, but I later realize, really what is there to lose? (Except from a big hefty taxi fare😅) And such exploration is always the sweetest since there are zero expectations. Thanks for bringing us! I will be sure to check this out. So far I only covered Hakodate's.

[@Curious-traveler]

You’re very talented! Love your videos and love Japan too. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@MrRolandMichel]

Will! This is a Beauty, for many reasons. Your videos never disappoint, and always delight, Thank you! 😄

[@Will_Zhao]

Thank you so much! You are too kind☺

[@PatientC]

Thank you for another great video! We visited Mount Maya in June and this video perfectly captured how we felt. ❤

[@vint1475]

Really like your style and storytelling- I planned to go but this video just confirms a must visit. 😂. Thanks for the insight!

[@astrobatics]

On top of Mt Maya right now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@Will_Zhao]

@@astrobatics I imagine it'll get pretty cold up there now at night.

[@astrobatics]

@@Will_Zhao Yeah, we also took the last car down and also forgot our jackets lol. It was crazy though. When they said last ride at 8:50 they meant it! There was a lot of people at the top when we went and if you weren’t in line for the last ride they locked you out of the station. Im guessing all those people had to hiked back down?

[@Will_Zhao]

@@astrobatics That does not sound ideal...at all😅

[@jimlee2905]

Japan has amazing nature and atmosphere

[@mariotaz]

Great video

[@etherdog]

Your video cuts to punctuate the script were pretty good! Nice views from Mt Maya, and I haven't seen anyone do the stars like you did here.

[@GoktugAkca-tl7es]

Nice editing and wonderful video!

[@rabul123]

love watching this, planning on going in November so will defo check it out

[@juanadearco6356]

Loved the annotations of the night view otherwise I wouldn't know what I"m looking at. You should try Hakodate. The night view is even more breathtaking but it gets very crowded.

[@WorldWideWub]

Beautiful video, thank you

[@Ozelot_]

Wow, your channel kinda exploded! Here since the Kyoto Transporation Video haha. I really appreciate this Video. I visited Kobe for the first time 2023 for just one afternoon+evening, and it was definetly not enough. This viewpoint is definetly now on my "wanna see this" list.

[@Will_Zhao]

I wouldn't call it 'exploded' just yet but we are getting there! Thank you for being here this whole time😘

[@Ozelot_]

@@Will_Zhao Remember us plebs from the old days when you hit 100k haha

[@tobiasbrizuela1312]

WOW - amazing

[@varzu]

wow

[@ayuxoxo]

got blessed with this video recommendation. really great vibes. what setup are you using to film?

[@Will_Zhao]

All footage here shot with the Sony A7CII, mostly on a gimbal.

[@emilianoleon718]

I really love your videos about getting around in Japan, and especially the quality of the footage! What kind of camera do you use? I love how crisp the pictures turn out.

[@Will_Zhao]

Hey thanks! I carry with me the Sony A7C2 and everything you see in the vid is shot with it.

[@Accipiter1138]

I swear there's something about cable cars and magical experiences. I had my own in Wales as I went up something called the Great Orme. Before we left, I sat there dreading the experience because it was pouring rain and I just knew it was going to ruin my hike. Instead, as we left the station, the clouds began to clear, leaving a beautiful contrast of cloud and sun across the landscape and ocean that spread out before us as we climbed higher. The folk band that was on board broke out into Johnny Cash, crooning that they had shot a man in Reno just to watch him die, and somehow this too felt perfect as I watched the sparkling ocean and the Victorian promenade below. Now excuse me while I add this to my oversized travel bookmarks folder.

[@Will_Zhao]

You have a BAND onboard your cable car while I had to suffer the elevator music? Now that's UNFAIR.😂

[@naruomi9477]

I was on this hill with a friend about 10 days ago but we went during the daytime

[@markusawrightus7512]

That view looks amazing! What time is the last bus? Did it take you to Osaka?

[@Will_Zhao]

It was around 9:10PM when I took the one in the video, it was the local '坂バス' services. Not sure when's the last one but the latest possible arrival back to the station for the cablecar is around 9:05PM so I think the bus will have you covered whenever you decide to visit. The bus didn't take me to Osaka, only to JR Kobe so I could take a train.

[@calikalbocalikalbo6082]

With limited time you went to an art museum?....OK That's Mt Roko actually.