Photo/Illutration The Tokyo Tama Intercity Monorail line certified as a Japan Night View Heritage site (Provided by Tokyo Tama Intercity Monorail Co.)

The Tokyo Tama Intercity Monorail line running north to south through the Tama region in western Tokyo is more than just a modern convenience.

It has been selected as one of this year’s Japan Night View Heritage sites, according to the Yakei Convention & Visitors Bureau, which decides such things.

The monorail system was praised for offering mesmerizing night city views along the line, as well as the twinkling lights of residential neighborhoods seen through the windows.

Connecting Tama Center Station in Tama and Kamikitadai Station in Higashi-Yamato, the monorail line runs through the rich greenery of the Tama Hills, riverside areas, residential districts and other neighborhoods.

After night falls, passengers can enjoy panoramic views along the line.

At sunset in winter, there is even a chance to see “Diamond Fuji,” which is when the setting sun aligns behind the peak of Mount Fuji.

The sight of the monorail running against the backdrop of the Tama region was also praised for its charm, the bureau added.

“Ideally, we would love it if everyone took the monorail to experience the night view from the train windows,” an official of the monorail operator said.

This year, 13 of 160 candidate locations across the country were selected as Night View Heritage sites.

A total of 280 locations are currently on the list, including the latest additions.

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