Timeline
06:16
Arrive at the Takizawa Observation Platform to find a good spot. The view stretches all the way to Act City and across Lake Hamana.
06:56
Watch the sunrise. The city lights begin to fade as the morning light hits the landscape.
07:36
Stay for the golden light. This is when the view is especially good and popular with local couples.
07:56
Head down the hill. From the north end of Miyakoda Techno Road, turn left on Route 299. After about 10 km, turn left at the Fuuketsu Iriguchi busstop (風穴入口). Go straight past Takisawa Elementary and look for signs.
Local tip
The platform is popular in the evening too, but coming early ensures you see the transition from dark to light. Check the route if you are driving, as the descent involves specific turns.
Check before you go
- Sunrise times vary by season. In January it is around 06:56, in April 05:18, in July 04:46, and in October 05:54.
- Golden light starts approximately 30-40 minutes before sunset/sunrise depending on the season.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hamamatsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).