Hakka Pass Viewing Platform

Observatory / Outlook

4.0

A viewing platform located along the Hakka Pass 631 meters above sea level. One of the best viewing platforms in the Lake Towada area, visitors can enjoy picturesque scenery, including of course the magnificent lake as well as Mt. Ohanabe in the Towada caldera and the Hakko Mountain Range. The site also has toilets and a souvenir shop, making it the perfect place to stop for a rest in the middle of a drive.

Spot details

Address: Akita Pref. Kadunogunkosakamachi Towadako Shipping pass
Area: Towada Hachimantai / Shirakami Area
Phone: 0186293908
Closed: open everyday (Nov. End of the next year-Apr. End of the next year is not available due to snow)
* May change depending on the weather
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(15spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Attractive views

Reviewed：2019.05.09

Worth visiting though in Western parlance it would be more helpful to refer to it as an Observation Point
Came to see Lake Towada from the observatory

Reviewed：2019.03.07

Came by van in a group of 7 persons. The observatory has a observation deck that gives a higher and better view of the lake.
Beautiful view

Reviewed：2017.10.31

We made a brief stopover at Hakka Pass Observatory to take a look at the autumn foliage. Go to the second floor of the Observatory to have a good view of the lake and the mountains.