Kookage Pass Observation Deck

Kookage Pass Observation Deck

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JR Eo Station → Car 30 minutes
20km 30 minutes from Yoneko-do Gangfu IC via National Route 181.482 and Prefectural Road 315
15 cars

Business Hours

April to mid-December (autumn leaves are late October to early November)

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

Tower and Observation Facilities


Gangfu Town Hall


Gangfu Town Hall


Gangfu Town Hall

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