Itoyama observatory

This is the observation deck with the best view for shimanami kaido on Shikoku island! I went to the 3 other observatories nearby - kurushima strait observatory, Sunrise Itoyama, and kurushima service area (interchange), and here (Itoyama Observatory) is the one with the best view. To find this place, go to the parking lot and find the stairs leading up to here. The said parking lot is pretty much in the same area as the Kurushima Strait Observatory. But instead of turning right after the tunnel, you turn left and go up to the parking lot. As for the other observatories, here are my notes: The interchange is more complete with different food options, rest area, a foodcourt and souvenir shops. The Kurushima Strait Observatory is just 1 small shop with a mini museum. Sunrise Itoyama has a restaurant and some shops and a nice rest lounge, and one could walk down to the beach from there.

Such a fantastic place to get a great view of Kurushima strait and Kurushima-kaikyo bridge. It’s well known to be the best place to be able to see a wonderful sunset that it’s also on the main cover page for a information brochure of Japan. When we got there it was a daytime so we couldn’t see the beautiful sunset scene. However it was still beautiful to see the blue ocean and a huge bridge. This is also called a holy-land for bicycle riders. If you come and see this view you’ll know why.

Great view of the long bridge

Definitely a picturesque observation deck. Good for a quick stop, short hike, and rewarding view.

Very great place to see sunset. It's worth be there.