Kirigaki Observation Deck (Kirigaki Tenbōdai)
Kirigaki Observation Deck is located in Tomoyama Park on the east side of Ago Bay, about a 55-minute drive from the Ise Nishi Interchange via Ise Road.
The view of Ago Bay glowing in the sunset is especially beautiful, making this enchanting spot one of the best places to visit in Ise-Shima. It attracts many professional and amateur photographers from within the prefecture and from further afield.
Dusk skies and sunsets come highly recommended—and if you stay a little longer after the sun goes down, you can also enjoy stargazing as a star-filled sky appears overhead. The observation deck is accessible by car, so even visitors who can’t walk far can enjoy it.
General Information
- Address: 2199 Daiocho Nakiri, Shima, Mie Prefecture
- Telephone:
- Opening hours: Open 24 hours
- Parking: Available
Ease of Access
By public transport
Take the Mie Kotsu Bus Goza Line (toward Goza) from Kintetsu Ugata Station, get off at Funakoshi, then walk about 50 minutes. Alternatively, take a taxi from Ugata Station for about 20 minutes (approx. 13 km).
By car
About 55 minutes from Ise Nishi IC on the Ise Expressway, via Ise Road.
Location
Tomoyama Park
Kirigaki Observation Deck is located in Tomoyama Park, a natural park in the central area of Ise-Shima National Park, surrounded on three sides by Ago Bay. From the observatory, you can see the beautiful rias coastline and uninhabited islands. Evergreen broad-leaf trees are scattered throughout the area, and shore-dwelling animals can be observed in the tidal flats. The park office offers a variety of outdoor activity programs themed around eco-tourism.
Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture belongs to both the Kansai Region and the Tokai Region. It is home to the Ise Shrines, Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrines. The prefectural capital is Tsu City.
