Mt. Washu Observatory

Located a ten-minute drive from the Kojima Interchange on the Seto Chuo Expressway. This observation platform is located near the summit of Mt. Washuzan, a National Place of Scenic Beauty and one of the well-known locations within the Setonaikai National Park. It's located two placese nearby both the Mt. Washuzan Rest House and the Mt. Washuzan Visitor's Center. From this popular viewing spot, sitting 133 meters above sea level, you can look out over the large and small islands in the Seto Inland Sea, the grand Seto Ohashi Bridge, and even as far as the opposite shore of Shikoku. The evening views are especially beautiful leading to this location being chosen as one of the Japan Sunset Best 100.