Kaiyodai Observatory
開陽台
An observatory on a hill about 270 meters above sea level in Nakashibetsu Town, with a 330-degree panoramic horizon and grid-patterned windbreak forests.
Kaiyodai sits on hills on the outskirts of Nakashibetsu Town. From the observatory roof you can take in a 330-degree view over the vast pastures of the Konsen Tableland and the grid-patterned windbreak forests (a Hokkaido Heritage). On clear days, Notsuke Peninsula, Kunashiri Island and the Shiretoko mountain range are visible. It is nicknamed the observatory where you can see the Earth is round. The observatory building is closed in winter, but the hilltop can still be visited. From Nakashibetsu Airport it's about a 25-minute drive, and the nearby straight road “North 19” is a famous cycling route.
Opening hours
Observation deck approx. late Apr–Oct 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shibetsu Salmon Museum
- Odaito & Utase Sailboats
- Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center & Narawara
- Todowara, Notsuke Peninsula
- Kiritappu Wetland
- Lake Furen
- Cape Kiritappu
- Shunkunitai