Takanotoya, Sugaya, Takine-machi, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Sendaihira Observatory, located about 4.5 kilometers from Abukuma Cave in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, offers stunning panoramic views from its elevated karst terrain. Visitors can enjoy vistas of the surrounding villages and the Hiyama Plateau windmills. This spot also serves as a hang gliding launch point, providing even more spectacular scenery. Note that the road leading to the observatory can be narrow and may be snowy in late December, requiring caution. However, it's generally accessible on foot.