One of the best Observation decks and lookouts in Kyushu without a doubt is Mount Kagami located in Karatsu in Saga Prefecture. It is only located approximately an hours drive from Fukuoka City and when combined with other great attractions in the area makes for a spectacular day out.
Anytime of the day is recommended but the highlights are obviously sunrise or sunset in order to maximize on the unique and special views. The Observation Deck gives unparalleled 270 degree Panoramic views of the Karatsu Bay far below with the magnificent and largely untouched 5km long Black Pine Forest which is one of the longest and most pristine in all of Japan.
The walk from the car park to the Observation Desk is also quite magnificent with various Shrines and Ponds in plain view and really the location just oozes natural beauty that is hard to find these days.
I will attempt to come back another day and try and get a sunrise under my belt to compare with the photos below:
Please click here if you would like to see the Kagami Lookout on a map:
Please click on the photos below to enlarge:
View to the right
Karatsu Bay
Beautiful evening
Picturesque
Entrance
Beautiful scene
Please click on the videos below to see more of the Kagamiyama Observatory Lookout:
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