Ogizake Observatory

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Ogizake Observatory is located in the mountains overlooking Aso's vast caldera, and is a superb view spot where you can enjoy the highest-class panorama view. The view overlooking from this observatory can overlook Aso's great nature and vast townscape, and its overwhelming scale gives strong impression to visiting people. The view at dusk is especially beautiful, and the change of the sky at the moment the sun sets is fantastic and shakes the heart. In this place where you can realize the greatness of Japan's magnificent nature again, why don't you seek deep refreshment both mind and body? For travelers who want to jump into the懐 of nature and get peace from the heart in a superb view, it promises the best impression.

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新阿蘇紀行（69.荻岳展望所）

Aso Regional Promotion Design Center

Ogizake Observatory

Address: 2699 Nawano Oaza Nakae, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Website: https://www.aso-denku.jp/recommend/2024/07/view/
Operator: Ogidake Observatory

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