Top of Mt. Takabuto

"This observatory is located on Mt. Takabuto, a mountain selected for inclusion in the Japan Sunset Best 100. From the mountaintop 117 meters above sea level, visitors can get a sweeping view of the fantastic scenery of Amakusa Matsushima, part of Unzen-Amakusa National Park. The mountaintop is also a famous destination for viewing the setting sun and has been included in the Japan Sunset Best 100 list. In ancient times, the mountain's name was written with characters meaning ""high fat mountain,"" but after a local military commander had fun dancing on top of it during the Warring States period, it came to be written with characters pronounced similarly but meaning ""high dancing climbing mountain."" Some 30 cherry trees grow on top of the mountain, and in April it bustles with visitors come to enjoy the sight of their blossoms."

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Matsushimamachi Amura Map
Area: Amakusa Area
Phone: 0964265512
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Note: *Telephone is connected to Kamiamakusa City Tourism and Hospitality Division.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes