Best places: Observation decks in Kiso County

Rural lookout above a valley landscape of forested hills, rice fields & village farmhouses.

Walks & viewpoints on the site of a samurai-era castle overlooking traditional thatched farmhouses.

👍👍 This place is breathtaking. It is absolutely worth it to take a trip up to this viewpoint. Was one of the highlights of my trip, must-do if in the area. I visited while I was in Takayama, and it is a very easy bus ride there and back.

👍 Amazing view from Mount Fuji! Stay alert about the bus time, the mountain don’t have illumination at night, and it’s really cold and far from the parking.

Scenic group of 5 lakes of varying salinity, often viewed from Mt. Baijodake's popular Summit Park.

😐 You have to be very lucky to get a view of Mount Fuji. The place is nice but I think it's overrated. The view of Fuji is okay kind. I liked it for the fact that how high it was from the sea level. The sunrise drink is recommended. You can hate me but I really didn't like the fact that they allow pet...

😐 A super spectacular view. Just make sure you get there right as it opens or there is a potential of you standing in line for over an hour inside of the tunnel to see the very end. In my opinion it is not worth standing in the line just for a photo opportunity. If you choose not to wait in line you...

Open-air observation promenade offering 360-degree views of the city, plus a small bar with food.

👍 景色抜群です。東屋とベンチくらいしかないシンプルな公園風の展望台ですが、なにせ見晴らしが良いのでしばらく過ごしたくなる場所です。ちなみにこの場所から更にクルマで山道を進むと展望台のネーミングである極楽峠に着きます。更に更にまた山道を進むと浪合神社のある浪合集落まで抜けることが出来ます。静寂に包まれた...

👍 Great mountain views

👍👍 I came to Utatsuyama Park Observatory for cherry blossom viewing. It was a pleasant day for cherry blossom viewing with not a single cloud in the sky. From the observatory, we could see the castle town and the Sea of ​​Japan with cherry blossoms in full bloom, and the snowy mountains on the other...

👍👍 If you drive, you can park in the underground parking lot. I went on a Sunday and there were only a few cars. If you take the elevator to the rooftop observation deck, there is a stamp to put on your parking ticket. If you show it to the staff when you exit the parking lot, you will not be charged f...

Elevated observation point granting panoramic views of the surrounding landscape & Mt. Fuji.

31st-floor lookout point offering panoramic water & city vistas through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Hilltop observation platform with views of Tahara City, the Japanese Alps & sunset over Mikawa Bay.

👍👍 After a short walk from Magome-juku town centre, you will arrive at this beautiful lookout point. The view here is priceless.

👍👍 The observation deck provides a stunning view of Mount Fuji on a clear day. Most of the time it is hidden by a blanket of cloud. On average, you only have a full view for twenty-five percent of the year. There is the choice of going up the steps, of which there are a lot or walking up the steep road...

Emblematic 180-m. steel tower with 2 observation decks & a local produce market.

👍👍 2023.12.10 4th visit, this time I climbed from Sakoma Fudo again. Since it was Sunday, it was crowded with many hikers. Among them was an 87-year-old man, who appeared to be recording something like a mountain climbing record in a green box at the top. ``Two-thirds of my classmates have gone to the...