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- Sapporo TV Tower
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- Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Odorinishi 1
- Built in the eastern end of Odori Park, this television tower has a height of 147.2 meters. It was constructed when television broadcasting first began in Sapporo. Now it is popular as a view spot that affords a 360° view of Sapporo’s urban area. One can appreciate the scenery of Sapporo’s four seasons including the abundant greenery of Odori Park, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival, and the Sapporo Snow Festival from the observatory that is 90.38 meters from the ground below. Inside the tower is a restaurant and shop selling merchandise for the television tower’s character, Terebi Otosan (TV Dad).
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- Yokohama Port Symbol Tower
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4.049 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Honmoku wharf, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa ken 1-16
- A tower located in Yokohama City's Naka Ward used to send signals and information to ships entering and leaving Yokohama Port. The tower's observation lounge offers a sweeping view of the port, and the deck bustles with people come to watch the passenger vessels plying the port. There's also a park built around the tower, and a variety of events are held here, such as the Yokohama Symbol Tower Festival, conducted once every three years.
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本牧埠頭にある、展望施設を兼ねた船舶通航信号所です。横浜市街地や中華街から離れている上、鉄道は通っておらずバスも1時間に2本程度であるため、休日でも観光客はあまり訪れません。喧騒を避け、東京湾の海風を感じながら伸び伸びと過ごすのにちょうどいいスポットと言えます。 有料なのは駐車場のみで、展望施設を含む全ての施設が無料で利用できますが、駐車場は朝9:30から利用可能です（季節によって終了時刻が異なり...
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- Sky Promenade
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4.046 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Nakamura-ku Meieki 4-7-1 Midland square 44F
- An outdoor observation area extending from floor 44 to 46 in the Midland Square skyscraper in front of Nagoya Station. Visitors can get a 360 degree panoramic view of Nagoya from 220 meters above the ground. At night, touches such as mist spraying and wall lighting are added to further enhance the surrounding nightscape. A model of Midland Square is also on display here.
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This place is same as any other viewing tower. Not too bad and you have to pay to go up. If you want to save ¥700, just go to 15F at JR Gate Tower, and buy a coffee at Starbucks. You get to sit...
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- Domtoren
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4.086 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Huis Ten Bosch machi 1-1
- Located in Tower City within the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Sasebo City, the 105-meter-high tower is the symbol of the facility and can be seen from all areas of Huis Ten Bosch. 80 meters above ground level, it has an observation deck overlooking Huis Ten Bosch and Omura Bay, as well as a premium sky lounge where you can relax while admiring the scenery. At night, you can enjoy the illuminated night view of Huis Ten Bosch.
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ハウステンボスで一番高い建物であり、そのシンボルとしてそびえ建っているのが「ドムトールン」です。高さは105mあり、地上80mの最上階は展望台になっています。 展望台からは、昼間はハウステンボス内が一望でき、大村湾も望むことができました。夜は、世界最大級と称されるイルミネーションが素晴らしかったです。イルミネーションは広い園内の多くの場所で行われていて、それぞれを近くで見ることも素晴らしいんで...
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- Global Tower
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4.056 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Pref. Beppushi Yamanotechou 12-1
- A symbolic, 125-meter-tall tower located on the grounds of the B-Con Plaza multipurpose complex situated along Fujimi-dori Street in Yamanote-cho, Beppu City. Outfitted with an observation deck 100 meters above the ground, visitors can get a 360-degree, panoramic view of Beppu City. The observation deck is also popular because of its night view, selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s “Night View Heritages.”
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The tower is easy walking from the main core of Beppu. Its nice to walk through the park. Entrance to the Global Tower is behind the convention centre. There is an elevator to take you to the...
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- Hario Musen Tokoro
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4.055 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Nagasaki Sasebo-shi Harionakamachi 382
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A real historical and important WW2 site that still remains in Nagasaki to this day, is called the Hario Transmission Towers. They were the starting point of the message sent by officials to proceed...
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- Seto Ohashi Tower
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3.552 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Kagawa Pref. Sakaideshi Bannosumidorichou 6-6
- This 108-meter-tall tower is in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, and offers a rotating observation platform for a 360 degree panorama view. The clockwise rotating cabin completes a rotation every two minutes, and has a view of sights like the Seto-ohashi Bridge, the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, Goshikidai plateau, and more. There is a reservation-only restaurant in the tower, and a souvenir center selling Sanuki udon, olive products, and other local specialties.
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My wife is from nearby Sakaide. This was a bit of nice discovery. It is not clear why it is not more popular. The view is incredible and is worth the 7 dollars to go up. It gives you a 360 degree...
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- SANKO Yumeminato Tower
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3.558 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Tottori Sakaiminato-shi Takenouchidanchi 255-3
- This fully glass tower was built as a symbol of the “Japan Expo ’97 Tottori—San-in Yumeminato Exposition”, held in 1997. On the top floor of this 43- meter-high tower, you can get a 360-degree view of the Sea of Japan, Shimane Peninsula, and Sakaiminato streets. There are numerous things to enjoy inside the tower, including Minatomachi market—which was selected as one of the Top 100 souvenir facilities, as chosen by professionals, Tower’s Café—a place for gazing over the seas, and an exhibition hall of materials which let you experience the culture of various countries in the Sea of Japan who maintained trade with Tottori prefecture.
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Showing your passport could enjoy 50% discount off on the entrance fee. We paid ¥150 only. The 3rd Floor has a movie theatre which introducing Tottori Prefecturess produces, attractions, activities...
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- Nagoya Port Building
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4.041 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Minato-ku Minatomachi 1-9
- A 63 meter tall local landmark situated inside Nagoya Port Garden Pier, this building is host to restaurants, a rest area, and other facilities, as well as the Nagoya Maritime Museum, a museum which presents the history of Nagoya Port. From the observation room on the top floor, visitors can get a sweeping view of Ise Bay and Mt. Ontake. The facility is a popular destination for tourists as well as locals.
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展望室と海洋博物館に行きました。展望室では名古屋港をのみならず高い山並みを見ることが出来ます。博物館では名古屋港の歴史も学べます。楽しめました。
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- Tojinbo Tower
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3.53 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichouantou Tojiban
- Tojinbo Tower rises to a height of 100 meters above sea level and 55 meters above the ground, giving spectacular views; its status as the only large observation tower on the Sea of Japan coast has made it very popular. From the second floor level of the Tower, visitors can view the Tojinbo Coast, with its precipitous cliffs (sculpted by the action of the Sea of Japan’s fierce waves) which extend for a length of around one kilometer, as well as Oshima Island and the Echizen Coast; looking the other way, they can see the peaks of Mt. Hakusan. Tojinbo Tower is also famous as a great place for bringing couples closer together. The Tower is located approximately 25-minute drive from the Kanazu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.
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東尋坊の崖が高さ100mありその上に立つタワーが約50mほどあるので、景色はかなり良いです。崖の際からはかなりスリルはありますが、こちらは別の角度で安全に見ることができます。白山の綺麗な姿も見えました。レストランでついでに食事をしましたが、「カニちらし」は味噌汁が付いて美味しくいただきましたが、もう少しボリュームが欲しかったです。
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- Sekizaki Kaisei-kan
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4.028 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Oita Oita-shi Saganoseki 4057-419
- A scenic overlook and astronomical observatory located on the eastern edge of Oita City in Saganoseki. The astronomical observatory is outfitted with a 60-centimeter reflecting telescope and here visitors can observe seasonal astronomical phenomena, as well as the sun and bright stars during the day, and a glittering night sky in the evening. The scenic overlook commands a sweeping view of the Hoyo Strait; there's also a museum area with space-themed exhibits such as meteorites gathered at the south pole, and exhibits on the nearby ocean; a shop; and a restaurant. In addition, events such as astronomical observation and crafting classes are held here.
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道の駅佐賀関から近そうだったのでレンタカーで向かってみました。 往路は山の中を抜ける狭く曲がりくねった道路で場所によっては対向車が来たらすれ違うのに苦労しそうです。復路は眺めの良さそうな海沿いの道路を選択しましたがこれが大失敗、山の中の道路以上に狭くて対向車が来たらアウトで２度もバックしました。確かに海沿いで昼間なら景観は良いのですがガードレールが無い箇所もあるので危険です（夜間通行は絶対に避ける...
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- Beppu Tower
- Travel / Tourism
- Oita Pref. Beppushi Kitahama 3-10-2
- This symbol of Beppu was completed in 1957, and is one of six sister towers. From the 17th floor observation deck one can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Beppu Bay to Beppu City. In 2007 it was registered as one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.
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- Yebisu Garden Place Sky Lounge
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4.58 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Tokyo Shibuya-ku Ebisu 4-20 Ebisu Garden Place Tower 38F
- A scenic observation lounge located on the 38th floor of the Yebisu Garden Place Tower. An elevator connects directly to the lounge from the first floor and anyone can enter it for free. From the 167-meter-tall building, you can get a sweeping view of Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, and the Rainbow Bridge; as the lounge is open until 23:00, you can also take in the Tokyo nightscape from here. In addition, there are various restaurants on the same floor serving Japanese cuisine made with choice ingredients among other tasty choices.
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昨年3月の寒い夕方ここに行きました。何年かぶりに展望台に登りここで東京の街を眺めました。夜景には少し早かったです。
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- Shogi Mura Tendo Tower
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3.512 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Yamagata Tendo-shi Kunomoto 1273-2
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レストランとして登録されている施設ですが、おみやげ屋さんとしても大規模です。施設内にちょっとした神社もあります。また、入り口では亀が飼われていて、縁日サイズの頃からこのお店でかわいがっている亀だそうです。
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- Tenkaiho
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- Nagasaki Pref. Saseboshi Shimofunakoshichou 399
- The Kujukushima Islands, comprised of a complex ria coast and some 200 interwoven islands, offers superb scenery. This observation platform overs a 180-degree panorama of the area. Of the many viewing platforms in the Sasebo area, this one is particularly popular thanks to its excellent view. The area is covered with rape blossoms in spring and cosmos in fall, and many come just to view these beautiful sights.
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- Yokohama Marine Tower
- Travel / Tourism
- Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Naka-ku Yamashitacho 14-1
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- Chiba Port Tower
- Travel / Tourism
- Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Chuoukou 1
- From Chiba Port Tower at Port Park overlooks Tokyo Bay. The scenery from the fourth floor viewing promenade is wonderful in the daytime, but the evening is even more beautiful. Only visible twice a year in February and October, “Diamond Fuji” is a must see. At these times the sun seems to shine from the peak of Mt. Fuji like a great diamond.
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- Anest Iwata Sky Lounge
- Travel / Tourism
- Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunyugawaramachi Kajiya 955
- An observation deck located on Mt. Daikan in Yugawara Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture and the terminus of the Mazda Turnpike Hakone Odawara Main Line driving course which starts in the city of Odawara. Visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi from the parking area and lounge. The seaward side offers a superb view of Hatsushima, Oshima, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. There’s also a restaurant and tea lounge serving local dishes, as well as a souvenir shop, making the Mt. Daikan Sky Lounge a great place to stop for a rest or a meal while on a drive or touring.
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- Ugura Park
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3.57 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Mie Pref. Wataraigunminamisechou Michiyukugama
- This park is 25 minutes by car from the Kisei Expressway's Kisei-Ouchiyama Interchange. It has four observatories that look out over Ise-Shima National Park's rias coastline: Akebono Observatory, Mieshima Observatory, Kasaragi Observatory, and Tachibana Observatory. All of them have spectacular views that change with the seasons. The Mieshima Observatory is great if you're going as a couple. The bay appears heart shaped from it, and in 2015 it was designated a Lover's Sanctuary.
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見江島展望台を目的に行ったのですが、予想外のご褒美を貰ったような気分になれました。 メジャーな観光地ではないので、整備も行き届かず道も狭いので運転には充分気をつけて下さい。
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- I Link Town Observation Deck
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4.56 Reviews - Travel / Tourism
- Chiba Ichikawa-shi Ichi Kawaminami 1-10-1
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小さいながらセルフサービスのカフェが４５階にあります。市川の銘菓を月替りで提供。コーヒーカップは市川にゆかりの東山魁夷画伯の「道」の絵が書かれています。展望施設への入場は無料ですから〜まったりしに何度でもおとづれたい場所です。
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