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Sagiridai Observatory
狭霧台Oita · Kyushu
A free roadside viewpoint on the Yamanami Highway (Route 11) between Yufuin and Beppu, at about 680m elevation. Its name means 'mist stand' — on clear, cold mornings the entire Yufuin basin below fills with fog, visible in a sweeping panorama from the platform.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Autumn to winter mornings (7:00-9:00am) for mist; clear days year-round for the basin view
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 2,933 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free roadside observation point (alt. ~680 m) with free parking (~10–16 spaces), toilets, vending machines and a kiosk (8:30–17:30). Open all year.
- Nearest station
- Yufuin Station (JR Kyudai Main Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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