What other travelers are saying about Shishiiwa Observatory
This place is right beside the ropeway station. It has a decent view even in this foggy weather.
You can either get here via a 1hour + hike or take the ropeway up. This observatory has a better view than the one at the peak today due to the fog. The visibility was so low at the peak that I cannot see what I saw from this viewpoint.
The ropeway costs 1000 yen per direction and operates until 4:30pm if you are hiking do take note as after the ropeway stops you have to walk down.
When I came up they were already announced that due to strong wind the service might be temporarily suspended. I hiked anyways thinking that it will get better. However, I was wrong when I returned. I checked the wind forecast, it was predicted to maintain till 6pm.
In the end, I was forced to walk down, it was definitely not easy, so do listen to the ropeway station announcement and plan ahead.
Visited at 27 Mar 2025
Pretty area with little tubes that point in the direction of notable sights. There is a pagoda for sitting to rest. The sights are beautiful, and on a clear day, you can see out across the Seto Islands
April 10th, 2023:
It takes a little while to get to the top, but well worth it. Stunning views of the ocean from the lookout area. The water is clear blue. You can get lost while staring at the abyss of the ocean. It's rather soothing I find. A friendly reminder of how small we are on this massive planet.
Cheers.
Very worth a visit.
You can experience stunning views of the Bay Area and Hiroshima in general.
Can be very crowded and driving up with cable car will take a while.
You can also hike up if you bring some time.
A great view of the islands around Hiroshima. A must go. The view is just so breathtaking. If you purchase the Hiroshima streetcar pass. You would get 500yen discount. Definitely worth taking the pass. The pass is 900yen for unlimited ferry and streetcar. And now another 500yen discount.
