Daikanzan Observatory (大観山展望台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A viewing spot at the summit of Daikanzan along the Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone (アネスト岩田ターンパイク箱根). It offers one of Hakone's finest views, with Lake Ashi (芦ノ湖) below and Mount Fuji (富士山) beyond it, and in the evening you can enjoy an unbroken sequence from the lake surface glowing amber at sunset to the starry sky and the lights at the mountain's foot after dark. The Turnpike is open from 5:30 to 22:30 (last entry 22:00), and the toll is 900 yen for standard and light vehicles, and 650 yen for motorcycles over 125cc. The Anest Iwata Sky Lounge (アネスト岩田スカイラウンジ) is located at the summit.

Season & hours

Tips

The summit is much colder than the lowlands, so keep a jacket in the car. Check the official website for the Sky Lounge's opening hours. Since the mountain road is dark on the way back, drive at a moderate speed.

Best time to visit

Around sunset. The magic hour, when Mount Fuji's silhouette overlaps with the amber-colored sky, is the most photogenic time

Access & map

Kanagawa Prefecture, Anest Iwata Turnpike Hakone (アネスト岩田 ターンパイク箱根)