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Washuzan Hill

鷲羽山

A popular place for locals to picnic and relax while enjoying one of the best views of the Seto Ohashi Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea.

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Yasunoya
保乃家
This is the first restaurant in the Shimotsui area to start serving dishes featuring the locally caught octopus that has since become so famous in the region.
Closed · opens 11 am
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Shimotsui Castle Ruins
下津井城 Shimotsui-jō
Built as a fort in the late 16th century, it was expanded into a proper castle in 1603. It lasted until the one castle per province edict was implemented in 1639 when the castle was torn down. Today the ruins of some of the castle walls are all that remain. There is also a great view of the Inland Sea and Seto Ohashi Bridge from the castle grounds.
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Washuzan Highland Park
鷲羽山ハイランド
A fun Brazil-themed amusement park, with a variety of rides (including the pedal-powered, electricity free SkyCycle), karaoke, roller skating, ice skating, a swimming pool, and live performances. There are two hotels attached: the Washu Highland and Washuzan Shimoden.
Usually Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat Sun 09:00-19:00, but hours vary¥2500 adults, ¥2000 children
Eat
Atchan
あっちゃん
Famous for its octopus okonomiyaki which uses the fresh, locally fished Shimotsui octopus.
Lunch 11:30-14:00, dinner 17:30-01:00 (open Sun holidays until 21:00, closed Mon)