Location List
232 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Daiyama ParkKakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture
This park offers a relaxing space for citizens and features a fountain plaza, multipurpose square, tennis courts, and more. On the eastern hills of the park stand the Space Tower and Cosmo House, w...
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Masumizu HighlandHoukicho, Tottori Prefecture
Masumizu Plateau is a vast grassland spread across the mid-slope of Daisen National Park, at an elevation of 700 to 900 meters. From below, you can gaze up at Daisen in the background, and from abo...
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Tenkaiho ObservatorySasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
An observation deck here provides a 180-degree panoramic view of the Kujukushima Islands. As the most popular spot in Sasebo, the park area below blooms with rapeseed flowers in spring (late March ...
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Warabe ObservatorySasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This scenic area in the western part of Kuroshima, part of the Kujukushima Islands, offers vibrant flowers in the observation area. Visitors can enjoy the blue sea and lush greenery of the islands,...
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Sakai City View (Observation Lobby on the 21st Floor of Sakai City Hall)Sakai City, Osaka
This corridor-style lobby offers a 360-degree view from 80 meters above the ground. Below, the historic city of Sakai unfolds, featuring landmarks such as the Nintoku Emperor's Tomb, while in the d...
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Shinsaikaibashi BridgeSaikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Spanning the Hario Strait, this road bridge connects Hariojima Island in Sasebo City to Saikai City. Along with the adjacent "Saikaibashi" (Saikai Bridge), it plays a vital role in linking northern...
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parks bridges views from mountain tops & observatories beaches/shores/coastlinesOther
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Kaiyodai ObservatoryNakashibetsucho, Hokkaido
Perched on a plateau at an elevation of 270 meters, the observation tower provides sweeping views of the "grid-style windbreak forest," a treasured part of Hokkaido's heritage, alongside expansive ...
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Iouzan MountainKaminokunicho, Hokkaido
From the 159-meter summit, visitors can enjoy views of Kaminokuni City and Okushiri Island floating in the Sea of Japan. A shrine stands at the summit, and nearby are a campground and the nationall...
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Washuzan MountainKurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
Renowned as a representative scenic spot of Setonaikai National Park—Japan’s first national park—the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea as viewed from Washuzan has been selected as one of the “Hundred...
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Funakoshi Observatory DeckSasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture
This observation point is located along the road leading from Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort to the Kujukushima Zoological and Botanical Garden, Kira Kira, within Saikai National Park. It has the low...
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Aguriyama MountainImari City, Saga Prefecture
From the summit of this gently elevated mountain, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the natural scenery, including Irohazima Island and Hatatsu Fishing Port. The sunset over Imari Bay is truly spec...
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Tokusen Jozan MountainKesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Mount Tokusenjo, at an elevation of 711 meters, straddles Kesennuma City and the former Motoyoshi Town and is home to one of the largest clusters of azaleas in Japan, numbering approximately 500,00...
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Fujinoki ObservatoryImabari City, Ehime Prefecture
On the way up the mountain along Prefectural Road 51 (Omishima Circular Route), a path through the vacant land on the south side leads to an observation platform with a concrete rest area at the ba...
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Cape OgonShakotancho, Hokkaido
This small cape is located in Mikuni Town. A walkway leads to its tip, where a 12.6-meter-high observation deck offers a panoramic view of the Japan Sea. From this vantage point, the uninhabited is...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots forests/woods views from mountain tops & observatories aerial photos/bird's-eye viewsOther
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Shirafura BeachOtobecho, Hokkaido
The striking white cliffs, approximately 20 meters high, stretch for about 500 meters, forming a stunning coastline. The name Shirafura is derived from an ancient term meaning "white sloping land."
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Kobukariishi Observatory Urahorocho, Hokkaido
This observation deck is located unexpectedly along the roadside. Perched on a cliff overlooking the coastline, it can be quite windy, but on clear days, the view is spectacular. The deck sits abou...
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Sekizen Mountain Summit ObservatoryKamijimacho, Ehime Prefecture
From the observation deck at the summit of Sekizen Mountain, which rises in the center of the island, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Geiyo Islands. In spring, the entire moun...
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Former Kawazaki Kastle (Shiroyama Park)Kawasakimachi, Miyagi Prefecture
This park, situated on the hill of Tateyama near the town hall, offers a sweeping view of the Kawasaki townscape. In spring, it is also a beloved destination for cherry blossom viewing.
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Daibo Pass/Daibo Pass Observatory Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
Located in the northwest part of Nagano City, about 1.3 kilometers from the boundary between the former Togakushi Village and the former Kinasa Village, this spot offers a spectacular view. From th...
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Otokoyama Haisuiike ParkHimeji City, Hyogo Prefecture
The site has been selected as one of the "Ten Scenic Views of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site," where you can see Himeji Castle in the most beautiful way. It is located on a hill approximately...
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Hikarigahara HighlandJoetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Hikarigahara Plateau, located at the foot of Mount Kurokura along the border with Nagano Prefecture, spans an elevation of 800 to 1,100 meters. The location offers exceptional views of the Kubiki P...
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Asuwayama mountainFukui City, Fukui Prefecture
A small mountain located at the center of Fukui plain field. Has an art museum, museum and zoo.
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Kaikyo Yume TowerShimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
The observation room, which is the world's first all-glass spherical structure, has a total length of 153m and is located 143m above ground, consisting of three levels: the 30th, 29th, and 28th flo...
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Iwayama ObservatoryMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
The main tourist spot in Morioka. With Iwate Mountain in front, you can enjoy a complete view of not only the Kitakami River but also the city of Morioka, known for its trees and water. It is also ...
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