Location List
249 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Kumochi-cho 8-chome8, Kumochi-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
An alley in a residential neighborhood north of Shin-Kobe Station. If you walk up the slope and stairs, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Sannomiya area.
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Kikuseidai Observatory2-2, Mayasan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Kikuseidai is an observation deck located near the summit of Mt. Maya, part of the Rokko Mountain Range. The night view from Kikuseidai is renowned as one of Japan’s three great night views.
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Tenran Observatory1-32, Ichigatani, Rokkosan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
An observation deck located next to the Rokko Cable Car's Rokko Sanjo Station.
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Rokko-Shidare Observatory1877-9, Gosukeyama, Rokkosan-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
An observation deck designed to resemble a giant tree. It is famous for its nighttime illumination and winter tree ice formations.
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Nishizaō Park Observation Deck1039 Iwanami, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
You can enjoy a panoramic view of Yamagata city, and on clear days, the mountains are clearly visible. After sunset, you can witness one of the most beautiful night views in the Tohoku region.
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Kakuda Mountain Lighthouse TrailheadNiigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Located within the Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama Quasi-National Park, this mountain is rich in biodiversity and is said to host most of the plant species found within the prefecture. Seven hiking routes are...
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Tomoegaoka Mountain LodgeNagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Within the approximately 4,000-square-meter grounds grow many plants, including mountain cherry trees 150–200 years old, maples, and azaleas. The garden was created in the Meiji period (1868–1912) ...
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Kiniwa ShrineHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
This shrine is said to have been founded in 1615. A subsidiary shrine of Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Shirahama‑cho, Himeji City, it stands atop Shosekiheki, a scenic coastal cliff. Facing th...
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Fukui Izumi Ski ResortOno City, Fukui Prefecture
During the summer season, the ski resort is closed, allowing the entire area to be used extensively for filming. Large set constructions and open‑set builds can also be accommodated. Note: Fro...
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fields/pastures Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins parking lots (indoor & outdoor)Specifications
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View from Mt. HaseyamaTsu City, Mie Prefecture
This low mountain, rising about 300 meters, features paved roads, hiking trails, and animal paths. The summit can be reached in roughly ten minutes by car and rewards visitors with sweeping view...
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Observation Deck at Utatsuyama ParkKanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
This scenic lawn observation area offers panoramic views stretching from the mountainous upper reaches of the Asano River to central Kanazawa. Landmarks visible from the site include Mt. Iozen, Mt....
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Chapel Bell ObservatoryAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
A park on a small hill beside Sakitsu Church. From here, the sweeping view of the Amakusa west coast is truly breathtaking—especially at sunset, when the scenery resembles a beautiful painting. ...
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Mt. Junibo SummitKonan City, Shiga Prefecture
This mountain summit offers open views to the east, where exposed terrain creates the impression of a rugged rocky peak. The site provides year-round opportunities to capture sunrise scenes. Wit...
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Oshima IslandSakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Visible from the famous Tojinbo cliffs, this uninhabited island is known for its dramatic and mysterious scenery. Revered since ancient times as a sacred site of Shugendo, it preserves the spiritua...
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Yusonooka HillYamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture
Set within a landscape that preserves the charm of traditional satoyama countryside, the park features a 3,800-meter walking trail and open grassy areas for outdoor recreation. From here, visitors ...
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The observation deck at Jumanyama ParkAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
From this point, you can look out over the former Hondo city area, with views stretching north toward Mount Unzen Fugen and south toward the islands scattered across the Shiranui Sea. The park ...
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Matsutake mountain observatoryAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Perched midway up Mount Toomiyama, this lookout commands wide, open views of Ushibuka and the graceful span of the Ushibuka Haiya Bridge. Across the seasons, the panorama extends to the East China ...
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Eboshi coal mine ruinsAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Built in 1897 by Amakusa Tangyo Co., Ltd., this site preserves the remains of an undersea coal mine at Eboshise, opposite the west coast of Gesu Island. Even after mining operations ceased, the...
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Shingon Sect Eianji TempleTachiyamamachi ki 1-7, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0956
The temple that has a great view where people can overlook the city area of Kanazawa. The precincts with full of nature have the main temple, halls, vermilion bridge, observation deck, and “karesa...
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shrines/temples Nature views from mountain tops & observatoriesSpecifications
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Utatsuyama Park BokodaiKanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
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Mt. Tatoko-yamaChinto Tatoko 33-22, Hagi city, Yamaguchi prefecture
373-meter mountain where you can command a view of Hagi castle and Japan Sea.
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YudachiukeyamaBizen City, Okayama Prefecture
A spectacular scenery sport you can see the ocean and islands. Rafts for oyster farming floats in the sea.
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture
One of only 12 castles in Japan that has an original keep, Bitchu Matsuyama castle was built in 1240 and restored in 1683. It stands on top of a mountain at an altitude of 430 meters, making it the...
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Kinojo CastleSoja City, Okayama Prefecture
Kinojo Castle (or Ki Castle), which literally means a “demon castle,” is an ancient castle constructed in the late 7th century by the Yamato Imperial Court. A stone wall about 2.8 kilometers long a...
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castles/castle ruins Nature mountains/mountain trails/cabins roads and paths in mountains, forests, fieldsFavorites
