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Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway Summit Station / Kinosaki Onsen
Arriving at the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway summit station, you will find an observatory where the magnificent nature of San'in Kaigan National Park unfolds, offering a panoramic view of Kinosaki Onsen town and the Maruyama River, as well as the Japan Sea in the distance. On top of this mountaintop is the “Onsenji Temple Okunoin,” which attracts visitors as a place of history and faith. The summit is also dotted with other sights such as “Crab Mound,” “Yoshida Kaneyoshi's Poem Monument,” and “Statue of Jibo Kannon,” each of which has its own unique charm. In addition, visitors can enjoy the unique experience of “Kawarake-throwing” at the summit of the mountain. The “Kawarake-throwing” is a traditional Japanese custom to wish for good luck, good fortune, and happiness. If you hit the target, your wish will be fulfilled, but even if you do not hit the target, it is believed that the breaking of the karawake will remove the bad luck. The summit station is loved by many as a special place where one can enjoy nature, history, and fun while healing the soul.