Yokoyama Viewoint is a observation deck locate on the mount Yokoyama (horizontal mountain) which offer a spectacular scenic view of the Ago Bay and the Shima Peninsula. As the most famous touristic spot of the area, it is oftenly featured in brochures and guides, such as the Green Michelin Guide.
Near the mountain top of Yokoyama, five wooden decks give their own panorama of the Ise-shima
national park. You can easily enjoy a walk between the closest one, or be bold enough to reach them
all.
All of the angles as a whole have been awarded one star by the Michelin Green Guide Japon.
The main part of the Viewpoint is called Yokoyama Tenku Café Terrace, located 140 meters high. The wooden deck stretching over the Ise-shima National park let you feel like inside the forest with a refreshing breeze. From there, the whole of the Ago Bay is in front of you, from its capes, its islands, to its pearl rafts for the most well-sighted eyes.
At the top of the main deck of Tenku Cafe Terrace, a café administrated by the Shima Mediterranean Village called "Cafe Mirador" serves drinks and snacks using local ingredients (Wi- fi available).
Located a few steps away from the main Tenku Café Terrace, the Komorebi Terrace gives a seated view in the shadow of the surrounding forest. We highly recommend sipping a drink from the Cafe Mirrador here to appreciate both fully !
At a 170 meters high, a more comfortable bench lets you enjoy the view on the Ago Bay with gentle constant breeze, as its name implies (from japanese: fresh wind terrace).
Highest point of the Yokoyama Viewpoint trail, the Miharashi Viewpoint gives a XNUMX view on the Ise-Shima National Park, from the Ise shrine forest, Mount Asama, the Izonoura Bay, the Matoya Bay, up to the Shima Peninsula and the Ago Bay. A must- see we highly recommend for its rewarding stunning view.
The Ago Bay Viewpoint gives a perfect view of the Ago Bay, as its names implies. A panel provides information about the formation of this geolical feature, and a bit of history about the region. Ideal to get a better picture of the Kashikojima Island !
Visiting the Yokoyama Viewpoint is an experience that changes as nature does. In Spring, the Cherry blossom catches hearts; in Summer, the a cold ice with a fresh breeze will make you forget the heat; in Autumn, the red leaved of the surrounding maple trees give the view a unique taint; in Winter, the low humidity and abscence of clouds let see far away, maybe far enought to let you see Mount Fuji in the rising sun.
The first two observations deck "Tenku Cafe Terrace" and "Komebi Terrace" are wheelchair accesible using the wooden ramp from the highest parking, where a wheelchair accessible toilets are also available.
It takes about 25 minutes by car from the Shiroki IC of the Daini Ise road. Coming with your own car can be very convinient, but look for parkings capacities and busy hours.
Rental cars are available at Kintetsu Ugata station at Orix rent-a-
car.
From there it is only a 10 minute ride to the Yokoyama
Viewpoint.
If you go up the slope next to the Yokoyama Visitor Center at the foot of the mountain for about a minute, you will find yourself near the observation deck.P2 Observation Deck Parking Lot(28 units) available. If the car is fullP1・Sozo-no-Mori Yokoyama Parking LotPlease use the 83 parking spaces.
*Tourist busesP1・Sozo-no-Mori Yokoyama Parking Lotplease use.
Riding a cab from the closest taxi stand Kintetsu Ugata station, it takes only XNUMX minutes to get to the highest parking.
During weekdays, and only if you came by Kintestu train, you can ask for a reduction coupon to change the ride price from 2023 jpy to 500 jpy only at the Shima City Tourist Information Center (located inside the station XNUMXF). For more information click below !
Make 90% of the trip on an electric bike ! Feel the wind while climbing effortlessly your way to the Yokoyama Visitor Center. From there, grab a drink and walk the 400 meter long well- maintained stone staircase to the highest parking. Along the way, fun quizzes and encounters will challenge your motivation ! Making your way to the top yourself will definitely let you feel your drink at the Cafe Mirrador and the view way more rewarding ! On the way back, wind down in nature as you wouldn't feel it in a car. The view when climbing up and down is also unique and has Cherry trees so don't fortget to take pictures on the way !
Bikes and other two-wheeled vehicules cannot access the highest parking as it is sloping.
From September 2023 and until January 9, the wooden ramp will be
under renovation (making the main site unaccessible to wheelchair during the
renovation period).
As the slope is not available, the only other access to the Yokoyama
Viewpoint decks are a 79 stone stairs.
Visit with care.
| free | ヨコヤマテンボウダイ よこやまてんぼうだい |
| Romanized Japanese | Yokoyama tenboudai |
| English | Yokoyama View Point |
Yokoyama Viewpoint is a charming touristic spot where you can enjoy a panorama of the Ise-shima National Park. Whether the season or way you're coming, you're sure to spend a wonderful time surrounded by nature here in Shima City !
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