Travel in Okayama · 岡山県
Mount Washuzan Viewpoint
Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
Head up to Mount Washuzan's viewpoint for views of the Great Seto Bridge and islands spread across the sea. From this elevated spot, you can take in the bridge and island scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.
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Visitor information
Admission
The outdoor viewpoint walk and visitor center are free. The daytime bus day pass costs ¥520 for adults and ¥260 for children; the sunset program costs ¥540 for both adults and children. These are separate tickets. Budget separately for JR travel to Kojima Station, taxis, and meals.
Opening hours
The visitor center is open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM April–September and 9:00 AM–4:30 PM October–March. It closes December 29–January 3. Follow the weather conditions and on-site guidance for safe access to the outdoor viewpoint.
What to see at Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
The bridge and islands in one view
The viewpoint offers views of the Great Seto Bridge and nearby islands. Cloudy weather can limit distant views, so check the weather for your visit.
How to get to Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
Take a bus toward the second observation deck from bus stop 4 outside Kojima Station and get off at Washuzan Daini Tenbodai (鷲羽山第二展望台). The viewpoint is about a 5-minute walk from the stop. Check the operator's notices to see whether the current temporary detour service applies on your date. For the return trip, take a bus via Obatake to Kojima Station. The visitor center is about a 10-minute uphill walk toward the summit from the parking lot; this is a different destination from the second observation deck.
One-day pass fares Temporary daytime service notice Temporary return timetable Open the official Washuzan viewpoint guide Washuzan Visitor Center fees, hours and access from the parking lot
The sunset program departs from bus stop 5 outside Kojima Station on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a public holiday. Ask the operator about service during Obon. Spend about 15 minutes at each of two viewpoints, then return to Kojima Station on the same bus. Check departure and return times in the official monthly timetable. Reservations are not required, but you cannot board if the bus is full. Clear views and sunset colors depend on the weather.
Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide
Visit tips
If you plan to stay for sunset
Choose your transportation back to Kojima Station before deciding to stay for sunset. The daytime loop bus day pass and sunset program use different tickets. Check the sunset program's operating days and monthly departure and return times separately.
One-day pass fares Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide
Tickets and booking for Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
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Questions about Mount Washuzan · 鷲羽山
Do I need to reserve the Washuzan sunset bus?
No reservation is required, but you cannot board if the bus is full. It runs Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a public holiday; ask the operator about Obon service. It leaves Kojima Station, visits the viewpoints, and returns to the same station. Departure and return times follow the official monthly timetable.
Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide
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- Washuzan Visitor Center fees, hours and access from the parking lot ·
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- Official sunset bus monthly return schedule and boarding guide ·
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