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Washuzan Observation Deck
Washuzan Observation Deck · Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
Visit Washuzan’s viewpoint for elevated views of Seto Ohashi and islands across the Seto Inland Sea.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
岡山県倉敷市下津井田之浦
Shimotsuidanoura, Kurashiki City, Okayama 711-0925, Japan
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Outdoor viewpoint walks and Visitor Centre admission are free. The daytime bus pass costs JPY 520 for adults or JPY 260 for children; the sunset programme costs JPY 540 for adults and children. These are different tickets. JR travel to Kojima, taxis and meals cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
The Visitor Centre opens from 09:00 to 17:00 in April–September and from 09:00 to 16:30 in October–March. It closes from 29 December to 3 January. Follow weather conditions and local guidance for safe outdoor access.
What can I see at Washuzan Observation Deck?
Bridge and islands together
See Seto Ohashi and nearby islands from the viewpoint. Clouds may obscure distant scenery, so check the weather for your date.
How to get to Washuzan Observation Deck
From Kojima stand 4, take a second-observation-deck-bound bus to 鷲羽山第二展望台, then walk about 5 minutes to the viewpoint. Check whether the current temporary diversion applies on your date. Return via Obatake towards Kojima. The Visitor Centre is about 10 minutes uphill from the car park, distinct from second-viewpoint access.
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The programme leaves Kojima stand 5 on Fridays, Saturdays and days before public holidays; ask the operator about Obon. Allow about 15 minutes at each of two viewpoints before the same bus returns to Kojima. Check monthly official outward and return times. No reservation is needed, but full buses cannot take more passengers. Visibility and sunset colours depend on weather.
Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide
Before you visit
If waiting for sunset
Arrange transport back to Kojima first. The daytime loop bus pass differs from the sunset programme, which needs its own operating-day and monthly outward/return check.
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Book admission to Washuzan Observation Deck
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Washuzan Observation Deck
Do you need to reserve the Washuzan sunset bus?
No reservation is needed, but you cannot board if full. It runs Fridays, Saturdays and days before public holidays; ask about Obon. It leaves Kojima, visits viewpoints and returns to the same station on monthly official times.
Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide
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- Temporary daytime service notice ·
- Temporary outward and return timetable ·
- Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide ·
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