Tsubetsu Pass Observatory — Attraction in Tsubetsu

We arranged the local tour from our hotel Mori Tsubetsu. The local guide picked us up from our hotel at 5.20am. Take note that the route to this place is quite narrow. You will need to drive slowly and carefully.

The local guide is very professional and took great care of us. He even offered to provide us winter jackets when he saw we didn’t wear enough warmth jackets. Be expected of strong wind and cold temperature.

As shared by other reviewers. Only paid tours can access the highest point, entered via...

I drove to there early in the morning at 5am in the July. It’s bright enough but you still need to be careful of the narrow roads and shape turns. We didn’t have luck to see the “sea of clouds” but still had chances to see the beautiful scenes along the roads. We couldn’t go to the top of the observatory building as it’s reserved for tours only...

Observation deck at the Tsubetsu pass at 947m above sea level. Very good vantage point to see the sunrise. The pass is opened from Jun to Sep. The observation deck is only opened from 9am but the view from the outside of building iw good enough. Check the sunrise timing. Its 3.40am in Jun. Beware of deers...