Top 10 Observation Decks & Towers in Hokkaido, Japan

March 13, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
Restaurants in Hokkaido

1. Mt. Okura Observatory

1274 Miyanomori, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo 064-0958 Hokkaido +81 11-641-8585 http://okura.sapporo-dc.co.jp/index.html
Excellent
44%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,340 reviews

Mt. Okura Observatory

Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia

The view from Mt Okura Observatory is stunning, at night you can see the city lights spread out in front of you. The cable car was enjoyable. By the way, if you take the bus to the Observatory, make sure you know the time of the return bus, as taxis may be scarce.

2. Kottaro Swamp Observatory

Kottaro, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun 085-1388 Hokkaido http://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/things_to_do/3646/
Excellent
44%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Kottaro Swamp Observatory

3. Maruyama Observatory

Shimizu-cho, Kamikawa-gun 089-0100 Hokkaido
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Maruyama Observatory

4. Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower

Shirogane, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun 071-0235 Hokkaido +81 166-92-4378 http://www.biei-hokkaido.jp/ja/sightseeing/mt-tokachi-obesevatory/
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 182 reviews

Tokachidake Bogakudai Observation Tower

5. Kaiyodai

2256-16 Mataochi, Nakashibetsu-cho, Shibetsu-gun 086-1273 Hokkaido +81 153-73-3111 http://www.nakashibetsu.jp/kankou/kankou_jouhou/kaiyoudai/
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 259 reviews

Kaiyodai

6. Bihorotoge Lookout

Furuume, Bihoro-cho, Abashiri-gun 092-0022 Hokkaido +81 152-75-0700 http://www.nihon-kankou.or.jp/hokkaido/015431/detail/01543ad3350046337
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 215 reviews

Bihorotoge Lookout

It's on Highway 243 between Bihoro and Teshikaga. I visited the place by taking Twinkle Bus tour (organised by JR Hokkaido).

7. Hosooka Observation

Takkobu, Kushiro-cho, Kushiro-gun 088-2141 Hokkaido +81 154-40-4455 http://www.kushiro-shitsugen-np.jp/tenbou/hosooka/
Excellent
51%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 174 reviews

Hosooka Observation

8. Tokkarisho Lookout

3 Chome Bokoiminamimachi, Muroran 051-0003 Hokkaido http://www.city.muroran.lg.jp/main/shisetsu/tokkarisyo.html
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 54 reviews

Tokkarisho Lookout

9. Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory

Teshikagagenya, Teshikaga-cho, Kawakami-gun 088-3222 Hokkaido
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory

10. Sokuryozan Observatory Deck

1 Shimizucho, Muroran 051-0026 Hokkaido http://www.city.muroran.lg.jp/main/shisetsu/130110sokuryo.html
Excellent
44%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Sokuryozan Observatory Deck

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