Jumanyama Observatory
十万山
A small hill south of Hondo city, where the summit park overlooks Hondo Port, the Amakusa Strait and the islands across the water, a good spot for city night views.
Jumanyama rises about 200 metres and lies south of central Hondo in Amakusa City. The summit has a viewing station and Jumanyama Park, overlooking the streets of Hondo, the Seto Bridge across the Hondo Strait, and the mountains of Kamiamakusa Island. On clear days you can make out Mount Unzen Fugen-dake. Cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom in spring, and the city lights are visible in the evening. Legend says that during the Amakusa Rebellion, those who died in battle were buried here. The summit car park can be reached by car in about 10 minutes from the city, and it is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gion Bridge
- Amakusa Christian Museum
- Amakusa Dolphin Watching (Tsujishima)
- Mount Kura
- Amakusa Collegio Museum
- Shimoda Onsen (Amakusa)
- Tomioka Castle Ruins
- Amakusa Museum of Goshoura Dinosaur Island