Observatory / Outlook Spots in Oita Area

  • Beppu Yukemuri Observatory
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawahigashi 8 pairs
    An observatory located in Kannawahigashi, Beppu City. Visitors can get a sweeping view of Beppu and Mt. Tsurumi and Ogiyama towering in the distance. Beppu has the highest yield of hot spring in Japan and the sight of hot spring steam blooming from various parts of the city is something truly unique to this place. This observatory’s night view has also been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s “Night View Heritages.”
  • Sagiridai Observatory
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Yufu-shi Yufuincho Kawakami 1964-14
    "A 15-minute drive from the Yufuin Interchange on the Oita Expressway. This observatory is located at the foot of Mt. Yufu and offers a sweeping view of the Yufuin Basin from 680 meters above sea level. Situated between Yufuin and Beppu along the Yamanami Highway (Prefectural Route 11), known as one of the most scenic driving destinations in Kyushu, the observatory has a shop and toilets and thus is also a popular rest stop. Boasting fabulous seasonal views, the observatory's name literally translates to ""mist stand,"" and as this implies, mists gather in the valley below, particularly early in the morning in winter, and during this time visitors can take in the magical sight of the fog-enshrouded basin."

    狭霧台展望台にある土産物店です。数人分だけですが、イートイン可能なカウンター席あり。トイレは店外方式。先日そのトイレを借りたので、お返し的にまぐろジャーキーをお買い上げ。土産物の品揃えはそこそこ。

  • Usa no Machu Picchu
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Usa-shi Innaimachi Nishi-shiiya Hoka
  • Jumonjibaru Observatory
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Beppushi Noda Okubo 1919-11
    An observatory located in Ikenotsuru, Noda, Beppu City. Visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Beppu Bay, Beppu City, Mt. Takasaki, and Oita City. The observatory is a particularly popular night view destination and has been selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s “Night View Heritages.”
  • Mt. Tsurumi (Aso-Kuju National Park)
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Beppushi Minamitateishi Samuhara
    Observatories can be found on Mt. Tsurumi, located on the west side of urban Beppu. There are four observatories on the mountain from which visitors can enjoy the beauty of Beppu Bay, glittering Beppu City at night, and the gorgeous scenery of the Kuju Mountains and Mt. Yufu. The top of the mountain is accessible by foot from Tsurumi Sanjo Station on the Beppu Ropeway.
  • Sato no Sta. Takahira Observatory Park
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Saiki Kamae Takenouragochi 2156-171

    リアス式海岸ならではの入り組んだ海岸線の美しさ。海を高台から望む贅沢感が味わえる名所。 ワーケーションもできるように整備が進められる。

  • Chojabaru
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Kusu-gun Kokonoemachi Tano
  • Jakoshitoge
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    4 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Yufushi Yufuinchoukawanishi

    Great place to stop on your drive from Yufuin to Aso. You get a very nice view of the valley before crossing the mountain pass

  • Beppu Wan Service Area
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita
  • Shaka Take Observation Deck
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Hita-shi Maetsuemachi Ono

    国道442号線を八女から入り、杣の里渓流公園の宿泊施設を目指します。ここから、標高750mの登山口を目指して、その後御前岳へ向かいます。小さな沢を何度か渡渉したり、杉林の中を上り詰めると、登山口から1.7kmで尾根道に出ます。鎖場などを経て御前岳1210mです。登山口から約2時間です。さらに尾根道を辿り、鎖場などの急登を経て釈迦岳1231mまで1時間半程度です。ここから杣の里まで1時間少々です。一...

  • Beppu wan SA tembohiroba
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Beppushi Uchikamado
  • Sozu Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Taketa-shi Kujumachi
  • Soranotembosho
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Saikishi Yonoudumiyanoura
  • Turumisakishizen Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Oita Pref. Saikishi Tsurumikajiyoseura
  • Azami Dai Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Taketa-shi Kujumachi Shirani
  • Oka Castle Ruins Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Taketa-shi Taketa
  • Kamiuratenkaitembodai
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Pref. Saikishi Kamiuratsuiura
  • Kannon Sakihama
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Usuki-shi Otomari
  • Kyushin Toge
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Usuki-shi Otomari
  • Kirikui Mountain peak Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Oita Kusu-gun Kusumachi Yamada

Oita Areas

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A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.

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