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Observatory / Outlook Spots in Otaru Area

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  • Asahi Observatory
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Otarushi Tomioka 2
    Asahi Observatory is located on a 190-meter-high hill behind Otaru Station. It provides superb views of Otaru’s streets and port, and on a clear day the peaks of Mt. Shokanbetsu, and Ishikari Bay, can be seen in the distance. There is a network of 18 hiking trails nearby, along with stone monuments commemorating the literary works of Kobayashi Takiji, making this a great place for a stroll.
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  • Cape Kenashi Observatory
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    Hokkaido Otarushi Tenjin 4
    Cape Kenashi Observatory is situated on the slopes of Mt. Kenashi, adjacent to National Route 393 which links Otaru with Akaigawamura. It offers superb views of Otaru City, right across to Ishikari Bay. The Lookout is also a very popular spot for enjoying the Otaru nightscape. Please note that the parking area is closed in the winter months.
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