Kasayama

Fantastic Views of the Sea

Right outside of Hagi, is Mt. Kasayama and the peninsula it is on. I recommend planning a few hours in this area as there is the volcanic crater, hiking trails, beaches, etc. There is a parking lot r...

Camelias, great views and a volcano crater

This was a beautiful place to visit. We went at the end of the camelia season and the walk through the trees was lovely. A trip to the peak and the viewing tower is also well worth it to learn about t...

A must see!

Kasayama is where the Camellia Grove is located and it is a beautiful area to walk around in. I recommend going at the end of the camellia season. Right when the flowers have pretty much fallen off. T...

Stone walls and flowers

Before this lighthouse point was a park, it was used for grazing cattle. And then thousands of camellia bushes were planted as it was converted to a park. Now the camellia plants are tall enough to ...

Yukei from the top of Mt. HATAKEYAMA

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Hundreds of thousands of years ago, this Kasayama was a volcanic island. The eruption of that time remains near the observatory, and you can feel the ferocity of nature. The sea view seen from the observatory is scattered with many flat islands, creating a superb view. These islands 々 were volcanic islands hundreds of thousands of years ago, just like Kasayama. The observatory is two stories high, the first floor has a cafe cafe, and the second floor also has an observation terrace. Unfortunately, the first day is cloudy, but it's still about to be swallowed by the wonderful scenery. The next day is ...