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Mount Washu / Washuzan Viewpoint

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Mount Washu / Washuzan Viewpoint

鷲羽山展望台

Okayama · Chugoku

A free 133m public viewpoint over the Seto Inland Sea with a panorama of the Great Seto Bridge, distinct from the adjacent (declining) Washuzan Highland amusement park.

Why we picked it

One of the best free Seto Inland Sea views in the region, overshadowed by the amusement park next door.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.4· 3,743 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free viewpoint in Setonaikai National Park; parking free (366 cars / 45 buses). Washuzan Visitor Center also free (9:00–17:00, to 16:00 Oct–Mar).
Nearest station
Kojima Station
Website
okayama-kurashiki.com/washuzandainitembodai

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

viewpointfreeseto inland sea

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