Observatory / Outlook Spots in Kochi Area

  • Godai-san Observation Platform
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    Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Godaisan
    This observation platform is located on the summit of Godai-san (Mt. Godai) in the eastern part of Kochi City. There are spectacular views of Kochi City, Urado Bay and Kochi Harbor. With 250-degree panoramic views, this is one of the best observation platforms in Kochi Prefecture. It is also popular as a spot to enjoy Kochi City’s nightscape. The observation platform is easily reached by bus from JR Kochi Station.
  • Kajigamori Astronomical Observatory
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    Kochi Nagaoka-gun Otoyo Cho Sagayama 1248-3
    Kajigamori Prefectural Natural Park is at a magnificent 1,400-meter location with the Ishizuchi Mountain Range to the west, Tsurugi Mountain Range to the east, and the Yoshino River flowing below. The observatory with its 60-centimeter reflecting telescope is attached to the Kajigamori cottage. Reservations are required to use the telescope.
  • Unomisaki Observatory
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    Kochi Tosashimizu-shi Matsuo
    This is one of three observatories in Usubae, known for being the first place where the Kuroshio current reaches Japan. On the nearby sea surface, you can observe the point where the current collides as it swirls and moves. It is a place where you can experience magnificent scenery, such as a terrain that changes from cliffs and caves created by the rough seas and granite rocks that glow in the dark blue sea.
  • Odo Observation Deck
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    Kochi Hata-gun Otsukicho

    栢島の展望台であるが、行く人は限られているらしく展望台下の駐車場まではすれ違い出来ないほどの細い道である。駐車場からは急登を数分歩く。 素晴らしい景色であるが、栢島は若干遠景過ぎる。

  • Ashizurimisaki Observation Deck
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    Kochi Tosashimizu-shi Ashizurimisaki
  • Hage Yama Observatory Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Tosa-shi Hage
  • Odo Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Hata-gun Otsukicho Issai 213
  • Koyama Ji Shiminnomori Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Shimanto-shi Sakamoto
  • Godaisan Observation Deck
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Kochi-shi Gyuko
  • Shimanto Kawa To Nishi-tosa Ohashi
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    Kochi Shimanto-shi Nishitosaekawasaki
  • Nakahan Rest area
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    Kochi Shimanto-shi Nishitosanakaba
  • Sakawa Municipal Yamasaki Memorial Astronomical Observatory
    Travel / Tourism
    Kochi Takaoka-gun Sakawacho Higashi Kumi 2215
  • Kajigamoritenmondai
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    Kouchi Pref. Nagaokagunotoyochou Sagayama 1248-3
  • Kochikenritugeiseitenmongakushukan
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    Kouchi Pref. Akigungeiseimura Wajiki Kou 4668-1

Kochi Areas

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The largest of Shikoku’s prefectures, Kochi is endowed with some of the island’s most exceptional sand beaches lining the Pacific Ocean, which narrows into the Shimanto-gawa, a huge river that stretches 196 kilometers into the prefecture, passing verdant mountains and hosting countless riverside activities. Whether you’re a pilgrim or not, Kochi’s 16 Buddhist temples that make up one leg of the Shikoku Pilgrimage are worth a visit, particularly Chikurin-ji for its five-tier pagoda.

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