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Mount Washuzan
Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
Head up to the Washuzan viewpoint for the Great Seto Bridge and islands spread across the sea. From this elevated spot, you can look down over the Seto Inland Sea, bridge and islands.
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Visitor information
Admission
Outdoor viewpoint walks and Visitor Center admission are free. The daytime bus day ticket costs JPY 520 for adults and JPY 260 for children; the sunset program costs JPY 540 for both adults and children. These are different tickets. Budget separately for JR travel to Kojima Station, taxis and meals.
Opening hours
The Visitor Center opens 09:00–17:00 from April to September and 09:00–16:30 from October to March. It closes December 29–January 3. Follow weather conditions and on-site notices to judge safe access to the outdoor viewpoint.
What to see at Mount Washuzan
Bridge and island views together
The viewpoint overlooks the Great Seto Bridge and nearby islands. Cloudy weather may obscure distant scenery, so check the forecast for your visit.
How to get to Mount Washuzan
From bus bay 4 outside Kojima Station, take a bus towards the second viewpoint and get off at Washuzan Daini Tenbodai (鷲羽山第二展望台). The viewpoint is about a five-minute walk away. Check the operator's notice to see whether the current temporary detour applies on your visit date. Return on a bus travelling via Obatake to Kojima Station. The Visitor Center requires about a 10-minute uphill walk from the parking lot; distinguish this from the approach to the second viewpoint.
Day-pass fares Temporary daytime service notice Temporary return timetable Official Washuzan viewpoint guide Washuzan visitor centre prices, hours and parking approach
The sunset program leaves from bus bay 5 outside Kojima Station. It runs Fridays, Saturdays and days before public holidays; ask the operator about Obon-period services. After about 15 minutes at each of two viewpoints, return to Kojima Station on the same bus. Check the official monthly departure and return times. Reservations are not required, but you cannot board a full bus. Clear views and sunset colours depend on the weather.
Visiting tips
If you plan to wait for sunset
Arrange your return transport to Kojima Station first if you want to stay until sunset. The daytime loop bus day ticket and sunset program use different tickets. Check the sunset program's operating days and monthly departure and return times separately.
Day-pass fares Official monthly sunset bus return schedule and boarding
Tickets for Mount Washuzan
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Questions about Mount Washuzan
Do I need to reserve the Washuzan sunset bus?
Reservations are not required, but you cannot board if the bus is full. It runs Fridays, Saturdays and days before public holidays; ask the operator about Obon. The program leaves Kojima Station, visits the viewpoints and returns to the same station, following the official monthly departure and return times.
Official sources
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- Washuzan visitor centre prices, hours and parking approach ·
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- Day-pass fares ·
- Temporary daytime service notice ·
- Temporary return timetable ·
- Official monthly sunset bus return schedule and boarding ·
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