Egesan Observatory / 絵下山展望台

Egesan Observatory / 絵下山展望台

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About This Location

Egesan Observatory is one of the best viewpoints for experiencing the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea around Hiroshima.

Of all the viewpoints overlooking the Seto Inland Sea that I have visited, this is one of my favorites for its exceptionally wide and beautiful view. The scenery changes dramatically depending on the time of day.

The observatory is particularly famous for its sunset views. In summer, around 6:00–6:30 PM is a beautiful time to visit, when the blue waters of the Seto Inland Sea gradually turn golden as the sun sets.

This is also a good example of how different the Seto Inland Sea can look depending on where and when you view it. The islands, sea, and coastline can feel completely different from other viewpoints around Hiroshima.

You can also see Hiroshima City from the mountain, so the location can be enjoyed after sunset as well, with the city lights becoming visible as darkness falls.

The road to the observatory is paved and there is a parking area and a restroom. The mountain road is relatively narrow, around the width of one and a half cars in many sections. However, there are many places where vehicles can pass each other, so driving is generally manageable if you take your time.

If you plan to stay for several hours around sunset and into the evening, bringing food and drinks is a good idea. There are no trash bins at the observatory, so please take all of your rubbish home. A simple convenience-store plastic bag can be used as a trash bag.

Please help keep this beautiful viewpoint clean by taking your rubbish with you.


Location Information

Yano-cho, Aki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 736-0087, Japan

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