Observatory / Outlook Spots in Ehime Area

  • Uwakai Observatory Tower
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    Ehime Minamiuwa-gun Ainancho Misho Heijo 5688
    An observatory located in Baseyama Park at the base of the Nishiumi Peninsula. The observation deck both revolves and goes up and down, rising and falling between 107 meters and 260 meters above sea level while slowly rotating. During the ride, visitors can get a sweeping view of Misho Bay and the ria coast of the Uwa Sea. In springtime, visitors can also enjoy the pink cherry blossoms in full bloom in the park right under the observatory. The observatory is two stories and its cabin is also worth checking out. This type of observatory is extremely rare and unusual - there are only two in all of Japan, the other being in Niigata Prefecture.

    ガラス張りの空間の中に乗り込み、回転しながら上昇します。 座って外を眺めるように作られていますが、立ったまま見ると、より迫力があります。 宇和海を360度見渡せるので、独り占めした気分になります。

  • Tatara Observatory
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Kamiuracho Inokuchi 7505-7
    This observatory is located inside of Tatara Shimanami Park in Iguchi, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City. It stands near Tatara Bridge, which connects Omishima Island to Ikuchi Island in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Visitors can enjoy the sight of the beautiful bridge spanning the Seto Inland Sea. The area is also famous for its spring cherry blossoms.
  • Hanaguriseto Lookout
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Kamiuracho Seto 4658-2
    This observatory is located near Omishima Bridge on National Route 317 in Seto, Kamiura-cho, Imabari City. Omishima Bridge connects Omishima Island and Hakata Island and is the only arch bridge on the Shimanami Kaido. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view of the bridge, Hanaguri Seto, known for its perilously fierce currents, and Omishima Island.
  • Oku Observatory (Seto Lookout Rest Area)
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    Ehime Nishiuwa-gun Ikatacho Oku
    This observatory is located on the Sadamisaki Melody Line in Oku, Ikata Town, Nishiuwa County. Visitors can enjoy a sweeping scenic view of the Uwa Sea from the deck of the observatory, which features a design inspired by Greek temples. It can also be used as a rest stop while on a drive.
  • Chikamiyama Observation Deck (Chikamiyama Park)
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Chikamicho 5
  • Gujotembodai
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    Ehime Pref. Shikokuchuoushi Sangawachou
  • Sunrise Itoyama
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Sunabacho 2-chome 8-1
  • Shoken Yama Park Observation Deck
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    Ehime Minamiuwa-gun Ainancho Misho Heijo
  • Hirakiyama Observation Deck
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    Ehime Imabari-shi Hakatacho Ikata
  • Funeosetokanshiodai
    Travel / Tourism
    Ehime Pref. Imabarishi Hakatachouaroudu
  • Ton Tentaikansokushitu
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    Ehime Pref. Touonshi Minara 509-3

Ehime Areas

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Stretched across the northwest corner of Shikoku island, Ehime is a nature-rich prefecture boasting beautiful coastlines and a rural center where mountains play host to 26 of the Buddhist temples that make up the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Matsuyama is home to an original post-feudal castle as well as Dogo Onsen, one of the country’s oldest natural hot springs. The northern city of Imabari marks the entrance to the Shimano Kaido, a road that crosses six spectacular bridges and several islands, forming a route between Shikoku and mainland Honshu.

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