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Hokkaido
Tree of Ken and Mary

Standing straight and tall towards the sky is this poplar tree. It measures 31 meters tall, and because there are no other tall trees it clearly stands out from a long distance.   The tree became famous when it was introduced as part of a 1972 commercial for Nissan’s Skyline sports car. In the ad was […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, and 景色
神戸
Mt. Maya

Towering at a height of 700 meters, Kikuseidai, the observatory at the top of Mt. Maya offers one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. It is a mountain closer to the middle of Kobe, so you’ll be able to overlook the streets of Kobe and Osaka’s ocean horizons. When you get off at […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
Amami Oshima
Honohoshi Coast

It is located on a cape at the southern tip of Amami Oshima Island. The round stones make a strange sound every time a wave comes in. There is an old legend that “whoever takes the stones away from the beach will bring bad luck,” so the round stones are prohibited from being taken out […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
景色 and 観光
Tokyo
Yuyake Dandan

The staircase at the entrance (east side) of Yanaka Ginza shopping street is called Yuyake Dandan. It is located on a small hill, so on a clear day, you can see the beautiful sunset and the orange-colored city below. Although it is an ordinary place, it has a nostalgic atmosphere and is often used as […]

Area
Tokyo and Yanesen
Activities
観光 and 景色
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
Shinsekai
Tsutenkaku

Tsutenkaku is the symbol of Shinsekai, and it is even called the “Eiffel Tower of Naniwa (Osaka)” – likely an over-exaggeration. It was built in 1912 but deconstructed in 1943 after experiencing a fire, and rebuilt in 1956 with a great increase in height from 64 meters to 103 meters. The 5th floor is known […]

Area
Shinsekai and 大阪府
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
Amami Oshima
Kochiyama Observatory

It is the observatory with the best view in Amami Oshima (probably) and is located at an altitude of 415 meters above sea level. The observatory is a rather cute mushroom-shaped building, but a superb view awaits you on the top floor. The top floor offers a superb view of the Oshima Strait with its […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Amami Oshima
Manenzaki Observation Deck

The observatory is located on high ground along Prefectural Road 626. The view from the observatory is very good. The view of coral reefs, islands, Rias coast, beautiful gradation of ocean colors, and deep greenery of mountains from here is wonderful. There are two viewing spots, one from which you can see the Oshima Strait […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Miyajima
Misen Summit/Observation Deck

From the 3-story observatory at the summit (535 m above sea level), visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, islands, and the Ōtorii Gate. The scenery is so spectacular that it has received the highest rating of 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide. The summit of Mt. Misen is […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, 景色, and 世界遺産
Amami Oshima
Heart Shape Bay Viewpoint 

This is an observatory located on high ground along Prefectural Road 626. Looking down on the bay from here, the view is not “beautiful” but somehow heart-shaped. If you come here as a couple and look at the heart-shaped bay together, or take a selfie with the heart in the background, it will surely be […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Hokkaido
Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge is a large and magnificent 124-meter-long bridge that spans the mouth of the Kushiro River. Its location in the city center makes access to it easy. From the bridge, you can enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun melting into the sea and the Kushiro River and Kushiro Port turning a beautiful […]

Area
Hokkaido and Kushiro
Activities
観光 and 景色
Hokkaido
Shinei no Oka Observatory Park

Typical of Hokkaido scenery, the simple sprawling view of Biei’s rolling hills can be seen from this observatory park. The view of the sunset is especially famous for its beauty. The observatory park can be found midway through Panorama Road and a convenient break spot with bathrooms, a rest area, a parking lot, and shops.

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
観光, 自然, 庭園, and 景色
Amami Oshima
Yuwandake Observation Park

Yuwandake is the highest peak in the Amami Islands with an altitude of 694 meters. This observatory is located at the entrance to the trailhead of Yuwandake, 480 meters above sea level. From the observatory, about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot along a mountain path, one can see 360° around the mountain, mainly […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 観光案内所
しまなみ海道
Hirakiyama park

Located on the peak of Hirakiyaka mountain, the park offers a full view of the Seto Sea islands. It is famous for having thousands of cherry blossoms.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 公園
Hokkaido
Shikisai no Oka

Located atop a high hill, the garden is one of the must visit spots in Biei with a spectacular view. Enjoy in season flowers from spring to autumn. The garden takes up over 150,000 sq. m. of land and has roughly 30 kinds of flowers planted in stripes of red, yellow, pink, and white, so […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
景色, 観光, 自然, 観光施設, and 庭園
Hokkaido
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Sapporo city is beautiful at night. In 2015 the city was selected as 1 of the 3 new top 3 cities with beautiful night views. Climb to the summit–altitude 513 meters–of Mt. Moiwa via ropeway, and once you reach you are welcomed with a panoramic view of a city twinkling like a box of jewels […]

Area
Hokkaido and Sapporo
Activities
観光, 自然, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
しまなみ海道
Setoda sunset beach

Selected as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, from the beach you can see the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, and 景色
神戸
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Known for being the best herb gardens in Japan, it is also the most easily accessible night view viewing spot in the mountains. You may choose to either watch from the bullet-train or go up 400 meters to the peak on the ropeway near Shin-Kobe Station. The gondola lift on the ropeway holds up to […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 庭園, 景色, and 夜景
Amami Oshima
Mt. Yui Observatory

The observatory is about 2 km up from Kochiyama Observation Deck. The two observatories are close to each other, so it may be a good idea to visit them together, but the view from Yuidake Observatory is not great at all. In fact, the view along the road about 150 m before the observatory is […]

Area
Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
ベイエリア(神戸)
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel

This landmark of Harborland reaches a height of approximately 50 meters. If you stay for a ride, you can enjoy a 10-minute journey from up above. When the sun sets, about 120,000 LED lights colorfully light up the entire wheel.

Area
ベイエリア(神戸) and Hyogo
Activities
観光施設, 景色, 夜景, and 観光
神戸
Kobe City Hall

There is an observatory on the 24th floor of the 1st building. The city hall is in the middle of town, so it’s fairly easy to get there. It’s also open all-year round until 10pm every night. And it’s free! You can enjoy both the ocean and mountain views in the comfort of inside a […]

Area
神戸 and Hyogo
Activities
夜景, 観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Minamikaigan
知念岬公園

太平洋に向かって突き出した岬の先端にある公園で、あまり人が多くない“穴場”だ。 高台にあり、三方が海に囲まれているので、視界を遮るものがなく非常に眺めが良い。 公園の下は、エメラルドグリーンの珊瑚礁となっており、その先はグラデ―ジョンが美しいコバルトブルーの海と水平線、青い空が広がっている。 そして沖縄で“神の島”と呼ばれている久高島も間近に見える。 また、知念岬は東側に向かって開けているので、海から昇ってくる真っ赤な太陽を見ることが出来る“日の出観賞スポット”としても有名だ。 そして周りに光源がほとんどない場所なので、夜は星空や月が非常にクリアに見える。 公園内はきれいに整備されており、赤瓦屋根の東屋や歩きやすい遊歩道があるので、散策すると非常に気持ちが良い。 なお、公園内に売店やレストランなどはない。

Area
Minamikaigan and Okinawa
Activities
観光, 景色, and 公園
Tomonoura
Iouji Temple

Iouji is the second oldest temple in the Tomonoura area. As it is located on a hill, tourists can enjoy the panoramic city view of Tomonoura and the Seto Inland Sea.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 神社仏閣
Takehara
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

Saihoji Temple is a temple constructed by imitating Kyoto’s Shimizu Temple, and because it is located on a hill, one can enjoy a full panoramic view of Takehara city.

Area
Takehara and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
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
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 夜景
Onomichi
Tenneiji (temple)

This is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism founded in 1367 by Ashikaga Yoshinori (1330-1367), the second shogun of the Muromachi shogunate. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms and peonies. On the temple grounds is Kaiuntō, a famous 25-meter-high three-storied pagoda with a magnificent view of Onomichi, the Seto […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
Hokkaido
Shirogane Blue Pond

The pond’s crystal blue appearance, as though something had melted in the water, and the decayed larch surrounding it gives the pond a mysterious aura yet awesome vibe. The blue pond suddenly rose to international fame when it was once selected as one of Apple computer’s wallpaper. Now, this pond is by no means old. […]

Area
Hokkaido and Biei
Activities
湖 / 川/ 滝, 景色, 観光, and 自然
Hokkaido
Flower Land Kamifurano

It’s the largest sightseeing farm in Furano with a site area of 150,000 ㎡; dozens of seasonal flowers bloom in profusion as if they were filling the top of a small hill. In addition to the flower garden, a tractor bus that leisurely takes visitors on a 10 min ride through the garden is very […]

Area
Hokkaido and Furano
Activities
観光 and 景色
Shirakawago
Tenshukaku Observatory

This is not a lookout located inside the castle. Instead, it is an observation deck next to a local restaurant that has the atmosphere of a mountain hut. It is a little higher than the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck, so the view is better. Also, there is a shuttle bus stop here.

Area
Shirakawago and Gifu
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Miyajima
Lion Rock Observation Deck

The lion rock observation deck is located near the ropeway’s Shishiiwa Station. At 433 meters above sea level, there is no obstruction of view; you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and islands of various sizes, even Shikoku can be seen on a clear day. The view is especially beautiful in […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Tree of Ken and Mary

Okubo Kyosei, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
Mt. Maya

2-2 Mayasan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
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Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Honohoshi Coast

Sokari, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
景色
Yuyake Dandan

3-14 Nishinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo

Area
,
Activities
景色
Mt. Rokko

1-32 Ichigatani Rokkosan-chou, Nada-ku, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Tsutenkaku

1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwaku Osakashi, Osaka Prefecture

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Kochiyama Observatory

Kunetsu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Manenzaki Observation Deck

Katetsu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Misen Summit/Observation Deck

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然景色世界遺産
Heart Shape Bay Viewpoint 

Katetsu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Nusamai Bridge

Kitaodori 1-chome, Kushiro City, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
景色
Shinei no Oka Observatory Park

Shinei Biboshi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然庭園景色
Yuwandake Observation Park

Yuwan, Uken-son, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
景色観光案内所
Hirakiyama park

Ikata, Hkata-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色公園
Shikisai no Oka

Shinsei Dai 3, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
景色自然観光施設庭園
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

5-3-7 Fushimi, Sapporo Chuo-ku, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
自然峠 / 展望台景色
Setoda sunset beach

1506-15, Setoda-machi Tarumi, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima

Area
,
Activities
自然景色
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

Nunobiki 1-4-3, Kitano-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
庭園景色夜景
Mt. Yui Observatory

Agina, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Mosaic Big Ferris Wheel

1-6-1 Higashi Kawaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
観光施設景色夜景
Kobe City Hall

6-5-1 Kanou-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
,
Activities
夜景峠 / 展望台景色
知念岬公園

沖縄県南城市知念久手堅

Area
,
Activities
景色公園
Iouji Temple

1397 Ushiroji, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

Area
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Activities
峠 / 展望台景色神社仏閣
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

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Activities
景色神社仏閣
Kobe Port Tower

5-5 Hatoba-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Area
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Activities
峠 / 展望台景色夜景
Tenneiji (temple)

17-29 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

Area
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Activities
景色神社仏閣
Shirogane Blue Pond

Shirogane, Biei, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido

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Activities
湖 / 川/ 滝景色自然
Flower Land Kamifurano

27 Go Nishi 5 Senkita, Kamifurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido

Area
,
Activities
景色
Tenshukaku Observatory

2269-1 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu

Area
,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Lion Rock Observation Deck

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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,
Activities
峠 / 展望台景色