The best time to see them is until March! Introducing spectacular spots where you can enjoy a sea of clouds in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture
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Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture is a basin city with the Hijikawa River flowing through the center of the city. Because it is a basin and the mouth of the Hijikawa River is very narrow, it is a city where a sea of clouds almost always appears in the early morning on sunny days from autumn to late win...
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Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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Table of Contents
- If you want to see a sea of clouds, visit Ozu City!
- Mt.Tomisu(Tomisuyama)
- Unkai Observatory
- Conditions for seeing a sea of clouds
If you want to see a sea of clouds, visit Ozu City!
Fog forms in Ozu early in the morning from October to March every year, and you can see a sea of clouds from the surrounding mountains.
There are several conditions for a sea of clouds to occur, but Ozu easily meets these conditions and has a fairly high probability of forming a sea of clouds.
This time we will introduce two spots that are perfect for viewing the sea of clouds that forms in Ozu.
We also recommend staying at NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town when you come to Ozu to see the sea of clouds. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to the article below.
Mt.Tomisu(Tomisuyama)
View of Ozu town seen from Mt.Tomisu
This is Mt.Tomisu in the first photo.
We recommend starting at 6 a.m., facing east from the observation deck at the top of Mt. Mt.Tomisu Park , and viewing the sea of clouds at sunrise from 6:30 to 7:30.
Mt.Tomisu is located about 10 to 15 minutes by car from the center of Ozu, so it is very easily accessible.
Unkai Observatory
Ozu City's Unkai Observatory is located away from the city center, but since it is higher in altitude than Mt.Tomisu, you have a higher chance of seeing the impressive sea of clouds. The photo above was taken by the author, an amateur photographer, using an iPhone rather than a high-end single-lens reflex camera, but I think you can still get a sense of its power.
This Unkai Observation Deck is located about 40 minutes up a mountain road, and there are some places where it is difficult to leave the observation deck, so please be careful when going there.
Conditions for seeing a sea of clouds
The conditions for seeing a sea of clouds are
・From around October to around March
・From dawn to 8:00 to 9:00
・The temperature drops sufficiently from the night before to the early morning of the day.
・Sunny day with light wind
However, there are many days in Ozu that meet this condition, and there is a high probability of seeing a sea of clouds.
Depending on the weather conditions, you may be able to see them in two places in one day by going to the Unkai Observatory and then Mt.Tomisu.
Please come and see the fantastic sea of clouds when you come to Ozu.
Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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