Takagiyama

Observatory

There is observatory here but nothing much to see in my opinion but can visit and walk around if your time permits.

Nice place for some nature photos!

Are you after some really nice photos, this is the place. Especially when you are here during Sakura flowering. The hole Valley is full of them, and this is said to be one of the most famous spots...

the downhill slips!

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A mountain that forms a corner of Mt. Yoshino. I visited because there is an observatory at the top. Here, the late-blooming Shiroyamazakura welcomed me. However, the view is not so good. The most impressive thing was the paved road in the top photo. Although it is maintained, the slope is steep and above all, it slips. When I visited, there was a person who slipped and fell. The road of Mt. Yoshino is paved overall, but the slope is quite steep. I feel that the usual mountain trail is looser. Even if Sakurame ...

Looking at the mountain of Yoshino from the Takashiroyama Observatory

Original Text

After visiting Kinmine Shrine at Okusenbonguchi, walk to Takashiroyama Observatory. There is a rest area that doubles as an observatory here. There are no toilets or vending machines. There is about one bus down from here in an hour.

Red Leaf

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It is deep in Mt. Yoshino. I was able to access it by car. I visited in November because it was a spot of autumn leaves, but it was already fallen leaves, probably because it was late. The view of the slope from the parking lot (about 5 cars) to the observatory was good.