Kanpuzan Rotating Observatory

Area

Oga Peninsula

Category

Nature / scenery

At the Kanpuzan Rotating Observatory, you can admire the view of the Oga Peninsula’s coast. The observatory makes a full rotation in 13 minutes, and during that time you can see all of the mountains and the coastal area of the Oga Peninsula. Inside the observatory is an exhibit where you can learn about the history of the Oga Peninsula and its natural environment. Also inside, there is a restaurant that serves local foods made with local ingredients.

Basic Information

Address

62 Wakimototominaga Kanpuzan, Oga-shi, Akita

Phone

0185-25-3055

Hours

08:30〜17:00（3月中旬～12月上旬）
8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. (between mid-March and early December)

Closed

No closed during day when in season

Fee

Adults: ¥540
Elementary, junior high and high school students: ¥540

Website

http://www.akita-chuoukotsu.co.jp/kanpuzan/

Access

FromAkita Station

【Akita Sta.】JR Oga Line / for Oga
→【Wakimoto Sta.】→徒歩（約53分）

FromAkita Airport Station

【Akita Airport Sta.】Akita Chuo Kotsu Bus / for Shiyakusho
→【Akita Sta.】JR Oga Line / for Oga
→【Wakimoto Sta.】→徒歩（約53分）