Mikaeridai Observatory
見返台園地
A viewpoint about 300 meters up on the western foot of Mount Rishiri, directly facing its steep western wall, with Kutsugata's town and the Sea of Japan below.
Mikaeridai Observatory is near the Kutsugata trailhead, about 15 minutes' drive from downtown Kutsugata. The observatory faces the summit of Mount Rishiri, clearly showing the mountain's rock walls and snow gullies. The sense of closeness is stronger than at the seaside. Looking back, you can see Kutsugata Port, the Sea of Japan, and Rebun Island in the distance. The site is surrounded by well-preserved primeval forest, where Hokkaido red foxes sometimes appear. Free admission. The road to the site is closed in winter, and mosquitoes are common in summer.
Opening hours
Approx. Jun–Oct (road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Mount Rishiri
- Rishiri Fuji Onsen
- Kutsugata Cape Park
- Himenuma Pond
- Cape Peshi
- Senposhi Misaki Park
- Minamihama Wetland
- Otatomari Pond