Teruyama Observatory
照山展望台26°11′ N 127°21′ EViewpointGood with kids
Teruyama Observatory is the tower lookout on the ridge between Tokashiku and Aharen beaches on Tokashiki-jima, where whale spotters work in season and Kerama azaleas bloom from February to March; it lies 3.3 km by road from Tokashiki Port.
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The tower on Teruyama gives a 360° view over Tokashiku and Aharen and across to the Zamami islands, the Ministry of the Environment says. In season the spotters search for whales from here and guide the boats, and the Japan Tourism Agency names it with Nishiyama as Tokashiki's best places to watch whales from land. Kerama azaleas bloom on the hill from February to March, and the azalea is Tokashiki's village flower.
Worth knowing
- Combine it with a ride between Tokashiku and Aharen, since the lookout sits on the ridge between them.
- Bring binoculars in winter; the whales are usually well offshore.
FAQ
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Can you see whales from Tokashiki Island?
Yes. In season, spotters search for humpbacks from Teruyama Observatory on Tokashiki-jima, and the Japan Tourism Agency names Teruyama and Nishiyama as the island's best places to watch whales from land.
What are the opening hours of Teruyama Observatory?
Teruyama Observatory is open Open access.
Can you get to Teruyama Observatory by bike?
The Ministry of the Environment puts Teruyama about 3.3 km and 10 minutes by car from Tokashiki Port, and the tower is about 20 minutes on foot from the car park.
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