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[Saromako Observation Deck in Saroma] 360 Degrees View and Narrow Raod
August 10th, 2017
Saromako Observation Deck
Saromako Observation Deck (サロマ湖展望台) is built on the top of Mt. Horoiwa (幌岩山) of 376 m height in Saroma town located in the south part of the Lake Saroma, and is the only tourist attraction to view whole Lake Saroma. A parking lot and a public restroom are on the site. A trail is built from the bottom of the mountain to the mountaintop, and it takes about 60 minutes on foot. The observation deck is famous for a good view and dangerous roads to the mounatintop. 2 roads are built from Toppushi Fishing Port (富武士の港) and Kitakatsu Fishery (北勝水産) to the observation deck. But gravel roads of about 5 km length are rough, and those have just width that one car can go ahead along the road. So attention is necessary for driving. It is difficult to pass large cars. The roads are closed in a winter.
Movie of Road to Saromako Observation Deck
Lake Saroma
Lake Saroma (サロマ湖) is a brackish water lake among Kitami city, Saroma town and Yubetsu town, and is the 3rd largest lake after Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) and Lake Kasumigaura (霞ヶ浦) in Japan. A sandbar of 200 to 700 m width separates the lake from the Sea of Okhotsk (オホーツク海), and the lake links the sea with only 2 points. In old days, the sandbar separeted the lake from the sea depending on seasons perfectly. The perimeter of the lake is about 87 km, and the maximum depth is 19.6 m. The lake has no name in Ainu language, and they called it just lake. It is well-known for tasty seafood such as Oyster and Scallop, and fishing Japanese pond smelt is popular in a winter. Article is here
Look of Saromako Observation Deck
The Saromako Observation Deck declares that 360 degrees view can be enjoyed, and it is a fact. It has a splendid view. Visitors can view Shiretoko Mountain Range and the whole Lake Saroma, and it is famous for seeing beautiful sunset. Sightseeing telescopes are provided, too. It has sometimes foggy days, so the visitors can enter the observation deck inside to ward off cold. It takes about 5 minutes from the parking lot to here on foot. Steps are steep, so you had better wear comfortable shoes. In a summer, you had better bring an insect repellent because a lot of gnats or horseflies try to bite your skin, too. Admission free. The parking lot is free of charge.
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Atmosphere of Saromako Observation Deck Can Be Watched on Youtube
Movie of Saromako Observation Deck
| Admission fee | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| Parking lot | Free parking is provided (10 Cars) |
| Business hours | Open 24 hours |
| Regular closing day | Winter season |
| Telephone number | +81-1587-2-1200 |
| Home page | Home page is here |
| Mapcode | 955 055 328*20 |
List of Accommodations
Refer to following websites for the accommodations around the Lake Saroma. You can get information regarding online reviews and photos.
| Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort(サロマ湖鶴雅リゾート) | ||||
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| Saromakohan Youth Hostel(サロマ湖畔ユースホステル) | Booking |
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| Saromako Yurinkan(サロマ湖悠林館) | Booking |
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| Tabibito-yado Saromanian(旅人宿 さろまにあん) | Booking |
Jalan |
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| Sencho-no-Ie(船長の家) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Minshuku Watanabe(民宿わたなべ) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Minshuku Misuzu(民宿三鈴) | Only Tel:+81-1587-6-2152 | |||
| Ryokan Piraoroso(旅館 ピラオロ荘) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Lake Palace(レイクパレス) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Minshuku Hama-no-Ie(民宿浜の家) | Only Tel:+81-1586-5-3470 | |||
| Sanrihama Camping Ground(三里浜キャンプ場) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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| Kimuaneppusaki Camping Ground(キムアネップ岬キャンプ場) | Booking |
Jalan |
Rakuten |
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Jalan
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