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2024-25 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 sunrise7:05 am

You can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year from the clear Ayukawa River that runs behind the hotel.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Naganuma

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise7:06 am

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).

 

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Utsunomiya

Mt. Tage

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 Taki Fudoson. Please check the website for details on parking, etc.

●Geiko Festival
Date:2025/1/1  Hours : From 6:50 am  Location:Mt. tage summit
It is a Shinto ritual of Tage Fudo that welcomes the first sunrise of the year.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Tochigi Motegi

Mt. Kamakura

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

Mt. Takagi

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

Kinkazan

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

DynaLand

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.

●Asadaina Special Openings
Period: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays from 2024/12/21-2025/3/23 & 2024/12/30-2025/1/3
Operating hours: 6:00-16:30 (until 23:00 during nighttime operation)
*Open from 7:00-16:30 on 2025/1/1
 Details of hours during the year-end and New Year's holiday lease click here to check.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Takayama Shirakawa Go

Suzuran Highlands Observatory

About 2 hour drive 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

Ise Jingu Uji Bridge

About 30 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:00 am

During the month before and after the winter solstice, visitors can view the beautiful sunrise rising from the Otorii (Grand Gate) of Inner shrine Ujibashi Bridge.

*opening hours:5:00-20:002024/12/31-2025/1/5

 

Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama

Shichirimihama

About 2 minutes walk from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:01 am

You can enjoy the sunrise rising from the Pacific Ocean at Shichiri-Mihama beach right in front of the hotel.

 

Shichirimihama Fureai Beach

About 10 minutes 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

Hashiguiiwa

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.

Esunokawa Coast

About 20 minutes 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.

 

Roadside Station Susami Viewing Platform

About 5 minutes 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

Kameoka Fog Terrace

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

Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:05 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

Aoyama Highlands

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

Roadside Station 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

Ruins of Takeda Castle

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

Fujiwa Pass

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

 

Mt. Ariko

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.

 

First sunrise Uzushio cruise

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.

 

Oishi Park

About 1 hour drive from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:06 am

From the observatory overlooking the Kitan Straits, you can see the beautiful first sunrise of the year, which turns the straits gold.
*Parking is available 24 hours a day.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Awaji Higashiura

Ura-Kenmin Sun Beach

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.

 

Sunshine Bridge

About 3 minutes 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.

 

Awaji Service Area

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

Yumeminato Tower

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 “19 Tower Original Acrylic Sticker”

 

Fairfield by Marriott Okayama Tsuyama

Tsuyama Castle (Kakuzan Park)

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

Senkoji Park

About 30 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:14 am

The view of Onomichi's townscape and Onomichi Waterway can be seen together with the first sunrise of the new year.
*Senkoji Ropeway will be in operation from 6:30 on New Year's Day. (Normally 9:00-17:15).
The first 100 passengers on the outbound flight will receive a special Onomichi calendar as a gift.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha

Chikugo River Oishiseki

About 10 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:21 am

The sunrise rising from Mt. Mikazuki is reflected on the surface of the Chikugo River, providing a very beautiful view.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Saga Ureshino Onsen

Mt.Ohira

About 30 minutes by car from the hotel and 1 hour walk from the parking lot 
Time of sunrise:7:21 am

From the summit of the 315-meter-high mountain, you can see the Asakura urban area and, on a clear day, the Minou Mountain Range.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.

 

Michi-no-Eki Kashima

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 every year to see the first sunrise of the new year.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kumamoto Aso

Daikanbou

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.

 

Tagoyama Observation Deck (Sorafune no Sanbashi)

About 30 minutes by car from the hotel, About 20 minutes on foot from the parking lot 
Time of sunrise:7:19 am

It commands a panoramic view of the city of the five mountains of Aso. The wooden deck that rises from the top and stretches out like a leap into the Aso sky is called “Sorafune no Sanbashi” (pier of the sky).
* Access by car: please walk from the nearest “Tagosan Trekking Parking Lot”.

 

Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Sakurajima

Kihoku uwaba Park

About 1 hour by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:17 am

Located on a hill 550 meters above sea level, it commands a panoramic view of Sakurajima in Kinko Bay below. A 360-degree panorama of Shibushi Bay to the east, the Kirishima mountain range to the north, and Mt.Takakuma.
*Parking available 24 hours a day.

 

Cape Sata

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.

 

Kishira Beach

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.

 

Kirishima Mythological Village Park (Michi-no-Eki Kirishima)

About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from the hotel 
Time of sunrise:7:17 am

You can enjoy the first sunrise of the new year from a vantage point from which you can see Kinko Bay, Sakurajima, and Mount Kaimondake.