Shimeitei Observatory

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Shimeitei Observatory is a place where you can overlook the surrounding scenery, and it is a very pleasant place. Overlooking the beautiful scenery strongly attracts visiting travelers' hearts, telling the greatness of nature. Completely away from urban digital busyness, the time spent in this beautiful nature brings deep inner peace and new vitality to travelers. Touching Aomori's great nature and the blessings of the sea, looking at yourself is a time that will become the best travel memory. In this place where nature and tradition harmonize, please spend a heart-enriching, intellectual, and special holiday for adults.

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Autumun leaves in Kosaka ～紫明亭から十和田湖の紅葉を楽しもう～

Autumun leaves in Kosaka ～紫明亭から十和田湖の紅葉を楽しもう～

Akita Prefecture

Shimeitei Observatory

Address
Towadakonakanodaira, Kosaka Town, Kazuno District, Akita Prefecture
Website
https://www.town.kosaka.akita.jp/machinososhiki/kankosangyoka/index.html
Operator
Kosaka Town Tourism and Industry Division

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