A rooftop seaview camera at Rausu's observation tower, linked by Rausu Town. From above the town it looks out to sea towards Kunashir Island, which may be obscured by weather or darkness. The marker uses an approximate tower-area reference matching the official facility address, not the exact camera mount. The original opens on YouTube through the Northern Territories Issue Association's official camera service.
Image update intervals and capture times depend on the operator. Check the official page for current broadcast status.
How to view this camera
What the camera shows
Sea towards Kunashir Island from the Rausu observation tower
Viewing format
YouTube video
Select “Watch on YouTube” to open the operator’s video. Check the player’s live indicator and broadcast date before treating it as a current view.
When to choose this view
Choose the official observation-tower feed for the sea toward Kunashir from Rausu, noting distant visibility.
What this view cannot tell you
Cloud or darkness may hide the island. Its visibility cannot establish marine transport or local access.
If the video has ended or will not play, check the operator’s channel or camera page for a new stream. A preview image alone does not confirm that a broadcast is live.
“Connection last checked” records a link check, not an image capture time or confirmation of a live broadcast.
The camera only covers its field of view. Check the relevant official notices for weather, transport and access restrictions. Source information
During an earthquake, severe rain, typhoon or other emergency, use this view only as a reference. Follow official weather, disaster and transport alerts, plus instructions on site, when deciding whether to evacuate or travel.
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