Mt. Aono Summit Observatory

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The summit observatory of Mt. Aono, spanning Utazu Town and Marugame City, is a spectacular spot where you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama from an altitude of 224 meters. Below, the geometrically beautiful Great Seto Bridge stretches dynamically, and you can overlook the archipelago beauty of the Seto Inland Sea and unique mountains such as "Sanuki Fuji" (Mt. Iino) dotted throughout the Sanuki Plain. Especially the night view from here is praised as one of the best in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, and the sight of the illuminated bridge and city lights never fails to fascinate visitors. Accessible by car near the summit, its ease of access to such spectacular views is also a charm. It is a place where you can quietly and slowly enjoy landscapes where modern Japanese architecture and ancient natural beauty harmonize perfectly.

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【宇多津町】青ノ山山頂展望台

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Mt. Aono Summit Observatory

Address: Aonoyama Summit, Utazu Town, Ayauta District, Kagawa Prefecture
Website: https://utazu-kanko.jp/
Operator: Utazu Town Town-planning Division

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