The Seto Ohashi Bridge consists of six individual bridges joined together over a total length of 13.1 kilometers.
The bridge system includes both a four-lane expressway and a railway line for the JR Seto-Ohashi Line.
The Seto Inland Sea National Park, where this deck is situated, was designated as Japan's first national park in 1934.
The area is famous for 'tako-meshi,' a regional dish consisting of rice cooked with local octopus caught in the surrounding waters.
The Washuzan 2nd Observation Deck provides an unobstructed vantage point of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, which connects Honshu to Shikoku. It is located within the Seto Inland Sea National Park, the first national park established in Japan. The deck offers a elevated perspective of the bridge's two-tiered structure, which carries both automobile traffic and a train line. The surrounding geography features a complex coastline of peninsulas and small islands known as the Shiwaku Islands. The site is a popular location for viewing the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea. It serves as a secondary viewing point to the main Washuzan Observatory, offering a slightly different angle of the bridge. The area is integrated into the Seto Inland Sea cycling and driving route network. Vegetation in the immediate vicinity is characteristic of the Seto Inland region's mild climate.
The railing along the northern edge of the deck provides the cleanest view of the bridge arches against the sea.
Bring a polarizing filter for your camera to reduce glare from the water during the day.
Check the local weather forecast specifically for visibility levels, as haze can obscure the bridge from the Shikoku side.
Wear sturdy walking shoes to navigate the sloping paths that connect the various observatory levels.
Do not attempt to walk to the bridge itself from this observation deck, as the highway access points are strictly for vehicles and trains.
