Mt. Kamabuse Observatory

This observatory is located in Ochikagawa,Ominato, Mutsu City. Built on top of Mt. Kamabuse, which is the highest peak on the Shimokita Peninsula, at an altitude of 879m, one can view all the natural surroundings, mountains, Mutsu City, and even as far as Hokkaido on a clear day. Described as a swallowtail butterfly floating in the black of night, this is an ideal spot for viewing the nightscape of Mutsu City.

Spot details

Address: Aomori Mutsu-shi Ominato Kamafuseyama 1 Map
Area: Hachinohe / Shimokita Peninsula Area
Phone: 0175221111
Hours: [Early June.-Early Nov.]8:30-21:30
[Walking path]8:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: 11/4-Late May (subject to change depending on snow conditions)
*May be temporarily closed due to training etc.
※ May be closed due to weather conditions such as storms
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available (Passenger car 27spaces, Large bus 3spaces, Multipurpose 1spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (partly only)
Infant friendly: Available