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Tsubetsu Pass Observation Facility

Tsubetsu Pass is the highest of the four passes around Lake Kussharo, at 947 meters above sea level. It offers a 360-degree panorama with an unobstructed view of Lake Kussharo below, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Shiretoko Mountain Range, and Daisetsuzan. If your timing is right, be sure to see the sea of clouds and […]

Area: Hokkaido and Lake Akan / Mashu / Kussharo

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

Osaka North

Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

The high-rise Umeda Sky Building was constructed so that the two individual buildings join at the top to form a design that looks like a floating spaceship. With a global reputation, every year the building is visited by over a million tourists and was once featured in a British magazine article on the “Top 20 […]

Area: Osaka North and 大阪府

Activities: 観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 夜景

Hokkaido

Rausu Kunashiri Observation Tower

This observatory – located on a hill 167m above sea level — presents a great panoramic view of Rausu city, the Shiretoko mountains, the Nemuro Channel, and Kunashir Island (about 25 km away). Stationed telescopes are available, which is nice.

Area: Hokkaido and Shiretoko

Activities: 峠 / 展望台, 観光, and 自然

Hokkaido

Salvo Observatory

This observatory stands on a small hill at an altitude of about 70 meters. From here, you can see five large and small lakes and marshes centered on Lake Tangoro, as well as Kushiro Marsh. If you visit in summer, you can see the beautiful contrast between the lush greenery and the blue created by […]

Area: Hokkaido and Kushiro

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

しまなみ海道

Kirosan Sightseeing Park

A park located on the southern end of Oshima on the summit of Mt. Kirosan (307.8m), said to have the best view on the Shimanami Sea Route. The view of the sunset from the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge is especially beautiful. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see Mt Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in […]

Area: しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima

Activities: 観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 公園

神戸

Mt. Rokko

At an altitude of 773 meters, the peak of Mt. Rokko is also a shopping and dining center. Mt. Rokko has four spots designated for sky watching, but the Tenran Observatory at Rokko Sanjou Station is the best among them. The city lights from this spot shine bright just like a diamond in your hands. […]

Area: 神戸 and Hyogo

Activities: 観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景

Hokkaido

Hoso-oka Observatory

Hoso-oka Observatory is located on a hill on the east side of Kushiro Marsh. There are several observatories overlooking the marsh, but this one is the only one that captures its entirety. It’s a must visit! From here, you can see a wonderful panorama of greenery, the Kushiro River meandering through the marsh, the majestic […]

Area: Hokkaido and Kushiro

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

Hokkaido

Kushiro City Marshland Observatory

The Kushiro City Marshland Observatory is the best-maintained observatory near the city and the airport, and is located at the western edge of Kushiro Marsh. From the observation deck on the third floor and the rooftop, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the marshland, Kushiro city, and the Pacific Ocean. The first floor has […]

Area: Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

Amami Oshima

Kasarizaki

The lighthouse is located at the northernmost tip of Amami Oshima Island, about 5 minutes up a steep mountain road from a road dead end. The elevation is about 60 meters and the field of view is about 270 degrees, so the view from the lighthouse site is very good, offering a panoramic view of […]

Area: Amami Oshima and Kagoshima

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

Kokura

Sarakurayama Observatory

Sarakurayama has long been famous for its excellent views. From the base of the mountain, take the cable car and slope car to the summit, which is 622 meters above sea level, in about 10 minutes. *The cable car and slope car run every 20 to 30 minutes. At the top of the mountain, there […]

Area: Kokura and Fukuoka

Activities: 観光 and 峠 / 展望台

ベイエリア(神戸)

Kobe Port Tower

This crimson tower, looming at a height of 108 meters, is another landmark of Kobe. From the top of the observatory, you can see everything from the Rokko mountains to the ocean. At dusk, 7000 LED lights illuminate the tower. Every season, the light patterns also change.

Area: ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo

Activities: 夜景, 観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色

Amami Oshima

Ohama Seaside Park

This beach has been selected as one of the “100 best beaches in Japan. As the closest beach to Nase, it is very popular among locals and tourists. Facing the East China Sea, the beach has white sand and blue ocean, creating a sense of openness. It is famous for its beautiful sunsets, and at […]