Ahashi Unkai Observatory

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Ahashi Unkai Observatory in Nishi-Iya Village, Miyoshi City, is a spectacular viewpoint known for encountering fantastical seas of clouds. Visiting in the early morning silence, the deep valley below is filled with white mist, and mountain peaks float like islands, appearing like a "castle in the sky." As the sun rises and the clouds shift, the emerald green Iya River revealing itself is a true natural artwork. From here, you can also overlook villages clinging to mountain slopes and the unique steep landscape of Iya, feeling the resilience of people living in harsh natural environments. It's a miraculous observatory where you can most beautifully experience the mysterious side of the hidden region, Iya.

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幻想の朝を彩る雲の海/吾橋雲海展望台　Viewing Deck of Awashi [Sea of Clouds]

Miyoshi City Tourism Association

Ahashi Unkai Observatory

Address: 237 Nishi-Iyayamamura Kami-ahashi, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture
Website: https://miyoshi-tourism.jp/spot/viewing-deckofseaofclouds/
Operator: Ahashi Sea of Clouds Observation Deck

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