Kijihiki Highlands
Panoramic Views of Mt. Hakodate and the Tsugaru Strait
Perched high above southern Hokkaido, this scenic plateau offers sweeping views of iconic peaks, forests, and sparkling seas.
Enjoy an uninterrupted panorama from the Kijihiki Highlands Panorama Observatory, located 560 meters above sea level. One of southern Hokkaido’s premier viewpoints, it overlooks the elegant silhouette of Mt. Hakodate, the forested landscape around Onuma, and the striking peak of Mt. Komagatake.
The observatory’s glass-walled indoor viewing area allows visitors to enjoy the scenery comfortably in any weather. On clear days, the view extends to the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, Uchiura Bay, Muroran, and even Mt. Yotei.
Below, the Hokkaido Shinkansen can be seen crossing the Ono Plains along a graceful 3,000-meter arc. Under the right conditions, a sea of clouds may blanket the landscape, creating the sensation of floating above it.
As evening falls, the sky and sea glow in shades of crimson before giving way to a star-filled night sky. With little artificial light in the area, the highlands offer excellent stargazing, while the distant lights of squid-fishing boats twinkle along the horizon. Whether visiting by day or night, the views and tranquil atmosphere make Kijihiki Highlands a memorable destination.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒041-1244
- Address
- 北海道北斗市村山174
- Telephone Number
- 0138-77-5011（Hokuto City Tourist Association）
- Open
- 8:30-20:00 (Late Apr. to early Nov.; extended until 21:00 from Jul. to Aug.)
- Closed
- Mid-Nov. - Mid-Apr.
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 15 minutes from JR Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station
●By car: About 50 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 50 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
