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Kagikake Pass

松岡明芳 (Matsuoka Akiyoshi) / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kagikake Pass

鍵掛峠

Tottori · Chugoku

The 912m highest point of the Daisen Circular Road, a Ministry of Environment-listed viewpoint over Mount Daisen's dramatic south wall.

Why we picked it

The single best view of Daisen's south face, known mainly to drivers doing the circular road.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 1,280 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free. The observation platform, toilets and car park (free) on the Daisen loop road are all open with no charge. Road is closed in winter.
Website
town-kofu.jp/kanko/8/1/01

Today

8:30–17:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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