2025-26 Information on sunrise spot around hotels
For more detailed information, please check each facility's website.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa
Along the banks of the Izari River
About 1 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:05am
You can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year from the clear Izari River that runs behind the hotel.
About 35 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:04am
'Frost Flowers' that sparkle on the surface of the water like blooming flowers are sometimes seen at Utonai Lake.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Naganuma
About 60 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:06am
From Mt. Moiwa at an elevation of 531meters, you can view not only the city of Sapporo but also Ishikari Bay in the distance.
*On New Year's Day, the ropeway to mountaintop starts at 5:00 am (usually 11:00~22:00).
About 30 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:06 am
Running Course is open 24hours. Enjoy a walk on a quiet morning and watch the first sunrise of the year.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：6:53 am
Tagefudohson is a sacred mountain, located in the northwestern suburbs of Utsunomiya City at a low elevation of 376.9meter.
*Traffic regulations apply in the vicinity of Tagefudohson. Check the website for more detail.
〇Geiko Festival
Date：2026/1/1 Hours : 6:50 am Location：Mt. tage summit
It is a Shinto ritual of Tage Fudoh that welcomes the first sunrise of the year.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：6:51 am
The view from the cliff about 100meters from the riverbank is said to be the best in Naka River Prefectural Natural Park.
*There is a 24-hour parking lot (4-5 cars) available at the top of the mountain. When the parking lot is full, “Ose Park Land” can be also available.
Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Nikko
Nikko City Kirifuri Kogen Kisugedaira Park
About 15 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：6:48 am
From an elevation of approximately 1,300 meters, the Kanto Plain can be seen from the top of the mountain.
*Please be sure to use winter tires when visiting the park.
*Parking is available 24 hours a day.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
About 15 minutes by car from the hotel, About 30 minutes walk to the summit Time of sunrise：7:01 am
It is a low mountain with an elevation of about 300 meters, and the trail is well maintained as a hiking course in the Minokamo Health Forest. The 360-degree panorama offers views from the neighboring Kakamigahara Alps to as far away as Hakusan and Ontakesan.
*Parking is available 24 hours a day.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino
About 40 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:03 am
From the top of the mountain, you can see the natural beauty of Mt. Kinka covered with natural forest, the Nagara River, and the cityscape of Gifu City.
*Ropeway starts at 5:00 am on New Year's Day (usually 9:00~17:00).
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo
About 40 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:03 am
You can see the first sunrise from the majestic mountains while skiing for the first time.
〇Asadyna Special Openings
Period: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays from 2025/12/20～2026/3/15 & 2025/12/29～2026/1/2
Operating hours: 6:00~16:30 (until 23:00 during nighttime operation)
*Open from 7:00~16:30 on 2026/1/1
Please check here for details of hours during the year-end and New Year's holiday
About 20 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:03 am
The entire castle complex is designated as a prefectural historic site, while the main keep is a municipal tangible cultural property. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles. In recent years, it has gained popularity as “Gifu's Castle in the Sky” due to its appearance shrouded in morning mist.
On New Year's Day, the castle opens at 6:00 am.
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go
About 2 hours by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
At an elevation of 1,300 meters, the surrounding Alps peaks are at eye level. Known as a sunrise spot, the sun rises from behind Mt. Ontake on New Year's Day.
*Parking space available
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai
About 15 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
This pass lies on the border between Ōdaichō and Matsusaka City. In mid-April, the mountain cherry blossoms are exceptionally beautiful.
*Parking space available
About 45 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
The mountain right next to Oku-Ise Forestpia. Elevation: 704m. You can drive up the forest road to the viewpoint (some sections are unpaved).
*Parking space available
Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama
About 2 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
You can enjoy the sunrise from the Pacific Ocean at Shichiri-Mihama beach right in front of the hotel.
About 10 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
With palm trees, you can watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean while feeling like you are in Hawaii.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kushimoto
About 1 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:01 am
The mysterious rocks lined up in the sea and the fantastic sunrise from the sea are a sight to behold.
Fairfield by Marriott Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
⇒You can pick up a map of the first sunrise spots at the front desk.
About 20 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:02 am
This is a less crowded spot to enjoy the first sunrise of the new year rising from the Pacific Ocean in a relaxed atmosphere.
Michi-no-Eki Susami Viewing Platform
About 5 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:02 am
The observatory is close to the hotel and offers an unobstructed view to enjoy the first sunrise of the new year.
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba
About 55 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:06 am
From the observatory, a panoramic view of the Kameoka Basin can be seen, and under the right conditions, a sea of clouds can appear.
*Parking space available
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Amanohashidate
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:09 am
Kasamatsu Park, which stretches halfway up Mt. Narisang, offers a view of Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. Enjoy the view of Amanohashidate looking like a rising dragon and the first sunrise of the new year while doing the famous “crotch peeking”.
*Cable car will be open from 6:00~17:00 on New Year's Day (usually 9:00~17:00)
Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro
About 50 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:02 am
From the 700 meters high Aoyama Plateau, you can see the Iga Basin and Ise Bay.
*Parking is available 24 hours a day.
Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
Michi-no-Eki Nara History, Art and Culture Village
Next to Fairfield by Marriott Nara Tenri Yamanobe no Michi Time of sunrise：7:04 am
You can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year from your hotel room (Nara Basin side) or from the observatory at the Michi-no-Eki.
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Kannabe Highland
About 50 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:10 am
The ruins of Takeda Castle were built on the summit of 353-meter-high Kojo Mountain, and depending on weather conditions, visitors can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year along with a sea of clouds.
* Hours: 5:00~15:00 (within the first three days of the New Year), closed after January.
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu
About 30 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:10 am
You can enjoy sunrise with the ruins of Takeda Castle in the background. Under the right conditions, a sea of clouds can also appear.
*Parking space (for 3～4 cars) available
About 40 minutes by car from the hotel, About 1 hour walk from the parking lot Time of sunrise：7:10 am
You can see the first sunrise of the year along with the castle town of Izushi.
*24-hour parking available nearby.
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Fukura
Sumoto Castle Umaya Ruins (Tsukimidai)
About 40 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:07 am
It is also one of Sumoto's eight scenic spots, where you can enjoy the first sunrise while looking out over Tomogashima, Narugashima, and as far as Wakayama.
*Parking is available 24 hours a day.
About 2 minutes by car from the hotel、5 minutes on foot
Reception start : 5:30 am Departure time：6:30 am Entry into port time：8:10 am
This is a special cruise available only on New Year's Day. In addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery of the morning sun rising over the horizon and slowly turning the surface of the sea red, the route also includes the first whirlpools in the Naruto Straits. *Advance reservation required.
About 1 hour drive from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:07am
This hidden gem along the coastal road facing Wakayama Bay in southern Awaji Island is a prime spot for viewing the first sunrise of the year.
*Free parking available along the road in the Nadayama area of Minami-Awaji
Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Higashiura
Next to the hotel Time of sunrise：7:07 am
Adjacent to the hotel. Rooms on the ocean side of the hotel offer a view of the beach and the first sunrise of the year.
About 3 minute walk from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:07 am
The top of the tower is an observatory where you can watch the first sunrise of the new year from Osaka Bay over a beach lined with palm trees.
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:07 am
A classic spot to watch the first sunrise on Awaji Island. There is a large observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Osaka Bay.
Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Hiruzen Highland
About 1 hour drive from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:16 am
The sunrise can be seen from the 43-meter-high observation deck as it rises from the gently sloping foot of Mt. Daisen to the Sea of Japan.
*On New Year's Day, admission is free from 7:00~9:00. Admission is charged from 9:00~17:00.
*The first 100 people to arrive will also receive a “20 Tower Original Drawstring Pouch”
Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Tsuyama
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:12 am
Every year, amazake (sweet sake) is served, and zenzai (sweetened red bean soup) and coffee are also sold.
*On New Year's Day, the gates open at 6:00 (usually 8:40~17:00)
Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera
Mt.Gongen (Hana no Eki Sera) Summit
About 25 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:12 am
A popular local spot for viewing the first sunrise of the year, offering a unique combination of sea of clouds and the rising sun. The morning sun illuminating the sea of clouds creates a divine and fantastical atmosphere.
*Parking available at Hana no Eki Sera
Date/Time: January 1, 2026, 7:00 AM Location: Mt.Gongen Summit
The first 80 visitors to the summit will be given a bag of sweets and warm beverages.
Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha
About 10 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:21 am
Walking through the red torii gate, you will be on the beautiful view spot of Ukiha, and in good weather, you are also able to see Harazuru Hot Springs area and Amagi area from the spot.
Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen
About 15 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:23 am
An observatory park located 345 meters above sea level, and you are able to see the tea farm, Mt. Tenzan, or the Ariake Sea.
About 30 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:23 am
This is a spectacular spot with a panoramic view of the Ariake Sea as far as the eye can see, and many people visit to see the first sunrise of the new year.
Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso
About 30 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:19 am
At an elevation of approximately 935 meters, it commands a panoramic view of the city of Aso, the five mountains of Aso, and the Kujyu mountain range.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.
About 20 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:19 am
This place is one of famous sightseeing areas in Mt. Aso where the elevation is about 1,100 meters. You possibly see horses moving freely.
*Please be sure to use winter tires when visiting here.
Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima
About 1 hour by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:21 am
Located on a hill 550 meters above sea level, you are able to see the sparkle view with the first sunrise of Sakurajima in Kinko Bay.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.
About 1 hour and 40 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:16 am
You can see the oldest lighthouse in Japan, Cape Sata Lighthouse, on Owajima Island in front of you, and Tanegashima and other islands across the vast ocean to the south.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from the hotel Time of sunrise：7:15 am
You can enjoy the first sunrise of the year rising over the Osumi Peninsula. The sea will calm your mind.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.