Sights

Otomi Lighthouse Walk

This walk takes you along the top of the Otomi cliffs. Follow the path to the lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uchiura area. To really appreciate the beauty of the area, we recommend the fishing boat tour, which allows you to see the cliffs from the sea. Promenade route Entrance promenade View of Uchiura Bay along the way. well-maintained promenade promenade You'll ...

Shiroyama park & Meikyodo Cave

Originally the site of Takahama Castle, Shiroyama Park's wide open spaces are a site of recreation for both locals and visitors who come to enjoy the beautiful views of the Japan Sea. Shiroyama Park has been recognized for the beauty of its eight caves (thus gaining the name Yana no Kishō, or “Beautiful Spot of Eight Caves”). Most prominent among them is Meikyōdō Cave, through ...

Hibiki rice-terraces

On the eastern-facing slope of the coastline of Uchiura Bay are the Hibiki terraced rice fields, selected as one of the best 100 terraced rice fields in Japan. About 200 rice paddies are spread across the narrow slope facing the bay. For centuries locals have preserved their terraced field rice agriculture allowing visitors to view this traditional form of farming.

Otomi Cliffs

https://youtu.be/3UB523xvwug Rising sharply 260 meters above sea level, the Otomi cliffs are a sight to behold, and designated as a place of scenic beauty by the prefecture. There is a promenade walk along the top that leads to the Lighthouse. Read more about Otomi promenade To really appreciate the beauty of the cliffs, we recommend the fishing boat tour, which allows you to sea the ...