Mount Kanpu
寒風山
A grassy volcano at the entrance to the Oga Peninsula. Its rotating summit observatory offers 360-degree views of the Hachirogata reclaimed land, the Sea of Japan, and the Oga mountains.
Mount Kanpu rises 355 meters. It is a small grassy volcano with a rounded profile and few trees, making it ideal for enjoying views and picnics. The rotating observation deck at the summit completes a full turn every 13 minutes. On clear days, visitors can see the vast Hachirogata reclamation area, the Sea of Japan, Mount Chōkai, and even the Shirakami Mountains. The mountainside has a hang-gliding takeoff site and a trail through the old crater remains. You can drive directly to the summit parking lot, and the observation deck charges about 550 yen. The road to the summit may close in winter. It is usually the first stop for visitors entering the Oga Peninsula by car.
Opening hours
Observation deck approx. 08:30–17:00 (closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Unosaki Coast
- Shinzan Shrine
- Namahage Museum & Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum
- Oga Onsen
- Godzilla Rock
- Hachibodai Observatory (Ichinomegata & Ninomegata)
- Oga Aquarium GAO
- Cape Nyudozaki