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Kurashiki, Okayama / 鷲羽山展望台

Mt. Washu Observation Decks

Observation decks near the summit of Mt. Washu, a representative scenic spot of Setonaikai National Park and a national Place of Scenic Beauty. There are two, near the Washuzan Rest House and the Washuzan Visitor Center, with views over the peaceful islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the great Seto-Ohashi Bridge and across to Shikoku.

A wide view of islands and a long bridge across the Seto Inland Sea at dusk
The Seto Inland Sea and the Great Seto Bridge from Mt. Washu (photo taken March 2013)Photo: Kanchi1979 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · License · Source

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26 Sept 2026

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25 Dec 2026

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About 30 minutes by Shimotsui loop bus from JR Kojima Station to Washuzan Daini Tenbodai, then about 5 minutes on foot.

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366 car spaces (4 for disabled drivers), 45 large-vehicle spaces; free.

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Address: Kurashiki, Okayama (Japanese address: 岡山県倉敷市下津井田之浦)

Official site: https://www.okayama-kanko.jp/spot/detail_10430.html

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