Full of exciting night view spots! Introducing night view spots where you can enjoy the starry sky and hotels with coworking spaces where you can enjoy the night view in YokkaichiCity, which is easily accessible from Osaka and Nagoya.
Yokkaichi City, a city easily accessible from both Nagoya and YokkaichiCity, is the city with the largest population in Mie Prefecture. Surrounded by Ise Bay to the east and the Suzuka Mountains to the west, the city is blessed with an abundance of nature, with a river lined with cherry blossom trees traversing the city and visited by many people from inside and outside the prefecture. It is an easily accessible city that can be reached by train from major cities such as Nagoya and Osaka. Furthermore, factory photos are famous nationwide. In particular, many photographers and cameramen come from all over the country to take pictures of night views of factories. Whether you go for sightseeing or business, we will introduce night view spots where you can enjoy spectacular night views.
Article production / Mie Travel Ambassador “Saygo”
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What kind of city is YokkaichiCity?
YokkaichiCity is located in the northern part of Mie Prefecture and has the largest population in Mie Prefecture, and is one of Japan's leading coastal industrial cities that has flourished around Yokkaichi Port. As introduced at the beginning, the night view of factories in the industrial complex area is famous nationwide.
There is a green promenade in the city center. Within walking distance, there are rows of cherry blossom trees that attract many photographers from inside and outside the prefecture, making it a city rich in nature.
The main stations are Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station and JR Yokkaichi Station, and convenient commercial facilities are located around each station. There are many large parks with lush greenery, such as Hokusei Chuo Park in the northern area of Yokkaichi and Nambu Hillside Park in the southern area. In the western area, you can see the rich nature of rice fields and tea plantations. Spots and factories with beautiful night views are concentrated in the eastern Yokkaichi area. Additionally, quiet residential areas are spread throughout the city.
Furthermore, YokkaichiCity is a historic town that was a post town on Tokaido, and Banko-Yaki-yaki, a traditional industry that has continued since the Edo period, still has many fans. In recent years, the concentration of high-tech industries such as automobiles and semiconductors has progressed, and the city has become one of the world's largest manufacturing bases.
Night view spots (introducing spots that shine)
YokkaichiCity is famous nationwide for the night view of factories in the industrial complex area. However, in addition to the night view of factories, you can also see an overwhelming night view that will take your breath away. In this article, we will introduce some places that are relatively easy to get to by car.
Plato Hotel Yokkaichi｜SKY GARDEN
This is the night view of Plato Hotel Yokkaichi, which is introduced in this article, from SKY GARDEN.
On a clear day in winter, you can see faint stars in the sky even with the city lights.
Please come up to the 10th floor of Plato Hotel Yokkaichi. The beautiful collaboration of Yokkaichi's city lights, port lights, and starry sky will leave you speechless.
The text below provides a Google Maps link and how to access it.
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Plato Hotel Yokkaichi
▼How to access
・About 3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
・About 15 minutes walk from JR Yokkaichi Station
・About 5 minutes by bus from JR Yokkaichi Station
▼SKY GARDEN
Plato Hotel Yokkaichi 10th floor
Yokkaichi/Inaba Port Line
This is a spot where you can look up at the ``Yokkaichi-Inaba Port Line'', commonly known as ``Dragon Road'', from below. Autumn and winter, when the air is clear, will allow you to take better photos than other seasons, but be sure to take precautions against the cold as you are on the ocean side.
There is no parking lot, but you can park on the street. Rather than going on the road where the photo spot is located, we recommend the side of the wide road west of Toyo Rubber, which is just before the road. We recommend getting there a little early, as many cars will be parked before the photo shoot time. You can set up a tripod at the shooting spot, but you need to be careful as there are passing cars.
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Yokkaichi/Inaba Portline photo spot
▼Required time
・About 3 minutes from Isewangan Expressway "Mie Kawagoe IC"
・About 15 minutes by car from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
Yokkaichi Port Building
If you want to see or take pictures of the night view, take the elevator up to the observation exhibition room "Umiterasu 14" on the 14th floor. In fact, the Yokkaichi Port Building was certified as a ``Japan Night View Heritage Site (Facility-type Night View Heritage Site)'' in 2015.
The overwhelming night view seen from the Yokkaichi Port Building is very beautiful. You can see not only Yokkaichi Port and factories, but also the cityscape of Yokkaichi. Moreover, if the weather is good, you can even see the Suzuka Mountains in the distance! If you want to take pictures of the night view, you can ask the receptionist to borrow blackout curtains with suction cups for free (limited to 5 pictures). You can also cross the ``Yokkaichi-Inaba Port Line'' that I introduced earlier.
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Yokkaichi Port Building
▼Required time
・About 6 minutes from Mie Kawagoe IC on the Isewangan Expressway
・About 16 minutes by car from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
In front of Yokkaichi Dome/ KasumigauraPark
Did you know that there is a dome in YokkaichiCity? There is!
It is a large dome with adjacent tennis courts and a baseball field, and many sports tournaments such as tennis, soccer, and American football are held throughout the year.
This Yokkaichi Dome is built on the sea side, so you can clearly see the Yokkaichi Port factory. Therefore, many photographers come to Yokkaichi Dome to take pictures. The dome itself is located within KasumigauraPark and has a parking lot, so you can relax and enjoy taking photos.
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Yokkaichi Dome
▼Required time
・About 10 minutes from Mie Kawagoe IC on the Isewangan Expressway
・About 6 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "Yokkaichi Higashi IC"
・About 13 minutes by car from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
Taisho Bridge
Taisho Bridge is popular as one of the best night view spots for factories in YokkaichiCity.
However, I do not take pictures from the bridge, but from the embankment about 100 meters along the river from Taisho Bridge. The night view of the refinery factory on the opposite shore is overwhelmingly impressive. You can also take pictures of the lights reflecting on the surface of the lake, but many fans are fascinated by the view from a telephoto lens, where you can clearly see the rust on the chimney and the intricate handrails and scaffolding.
There is no parking space right next to the shooting location, so please use the parking lot at Hojo Park or Mitaki Park, which is about a 10-minute walk away.
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Taisho Bridge photography point
Hojo Park
Mitaki Park
▼Required time
・About 20 minutes from Isewangan Expressway "Mie Kawagoe IC"
・About 17 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway "Yokkaichi Higashi IC"
・About 3 minutes by car from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
A hotel where you can enjoy the night view even if you stay for business purposes.
There are many hotels in YokkaichiCity, ranging from business-friendly hotels to family-friendly hotels. In this article, we will introduce hotels near the station where you can enjoy the night view, whether for sightseeing or business purposes.
Plato Hotel Yokkaichi
This is Plato Hotel Yokkaichi, located about 3 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station. In addition to comfortable rooms, we also have comfortable spaces for business use and weddings. moreover! This is the only hotel in the Nagoya commercial area that has a shared office and co-working space.
This makes it possible not only for sightseeing but also for long-term business stays.
Introduction of the room
There are Western and Japanese rooms available. The Japanese-style room is 6 tatami mats + 8 tatami mats in size, and is kept very clean and feels spacious even for families. We are also the only hotel in YokkaichiCity that offers Japanese-Western style rooms. Therefore, we also have plans that are suitable for large groups.
This is the "Japanese-Western style room". The room area is large at 43.9㎡, and the bathroom and toilet are separate, so you can spend a comfortable and relaxing time.
Breakfast/Mie's breakfast
Mie Prefecture, which stretches from north to south, is a treasure trove of ingredients! At the breakfast buffet at Plato Hotel Yokkaichi, in addition to the standard menu, there are also dishes that allow you to feel the climate of Mie Prefecture. We also recommend the ``Kuwana Mochi Wheat Pancakes,'' which won a prize in an ingredient contest and are known for their chewy texture. This is an experience-based breakfast where you can bake the size and thickness to suit your tastes. Furthermore, the menu changes with the seasons, and the way you enjoy it will also change depending on the time of year you stay.
The limited-time menu from January 2024 will use dried fish and bonito flakes from ``Ise Shima Yamafuji''.
Furthermore, depending on the time of day you enjoy your breakfast, you can even witness the beautiful sunrise before sunrise!
Restaurant introduction
There are a variety of dining options available, from Japanese restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients while looking out at the Japanese garden, to restaurants that focus on Southern Italian cuisine that even one person can casually enjoy.
Particularly interesting and fun is the part called ``The Counter.'' This is Mie Prefecture's first rental store-style restaurant, and various stores open every season. The style makes it easy for even those who have just started a business to own their own shop, so if you are looking to start a business in the food and beverage business, this is a space that you can enjoy even if you just come here to study!
Please see the link below for more details.
- Japanese Cuisine Shabu Shabu Tamayura Plato Hotel Branch
- Italian Dining Wabar
- Charcoal grilled yakitori Torikuro
- The Counter
Coworking space where you can enjoy a spectacular view/SKY GARDEN
Plato Hotel Yokkaichi has a co-working space SKY GARDEN and a shared office.
The shared office occupies the entire second floor, and resident members can use the training room and shower room free of charge.
The coworking space can be used not only by residents, but also by anyone, whether or not they are staying at the hotel. The entire 10th floor of the hotel is a space, so it is a very spacious space full of greenery. The view outside the window is unobstructed and overwhelming. The internet connection is optical 10G Wi-Fi, so you can work very comfortably.
The space is flooded with light, so you can work comfortably!
Coworking space SKY GARDEN is available for guests to use at any time on the day of check-in and check-out. Even if you arrive at the hotel earlier than your scheduled time, you can move to the 10th floor and start working immediately without having to look for a place to work.
Not only can small children enjoy Suwa Park and the Yokkaichi cityscape, but if the weather is clear, you can also see Yokkaichi Port and Ise Bay in the distance.
And after 6pm, it quickly transforms into a lounge!
You can enjoy after work without having to move after work ♪ Even after it becomes a lounge, anyone can use it. It also hosts many events such as social gatherings and study sessions, making it a place where you can connect with people.
Access information
Plato Hotel Yokkaichi is conveniently located, about a 3-minute walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station. Moreover, it is located right in front of the shopping district, making it a very convenient location.
nearby information
There are also tourist spots around Plato Hotel Yokkaichi that you should definitely visit. The previously introduced ``Soranpo YokkaichiMunicipalMuseum /Planetarium'' is about a 5-minute walk away.
We also recommend Suwa Park, which is only a 1-minute walk from the hotel. The Suwa Park Community Hall is located within the park and serves as a place for residents to relax, and various events are held throughout the year. It is a park that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, with many events such as rakugo performances, jazz festivals, and outdoor concerts being held.
Main sightseeing spots in YokkaichiCity
If you come to YokkaichiCity for sightseeing, you should not miss this place! I would like to introduce some spots that I would like to recommend.
Nanbu Kyuryo Park
This is the city's largest comprehensive park, taking advantage of the hilly area in the southern part of YokkaichiCity. It is divided into north zone and south zone.
In the north zone, there is a large lawn area with a lot of play equipment that even elementary school students and other small children can play with and move their bodies to their heart's content.
In the south zone, there is a small zoo where you can touch small animals such as sheep, goats, and rabbits. This small zoo is adjacent to a children's play area, creating an environment rich in nature that stimulates the curiosity of children who love animals and insects.
Nanbu Kyuryo Park
059-354-8197
From Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, take the bus bound for Sasagawa Jabu for 22 minutes and get off at "Nanbu Kyuryo Koen-mae".
Yokkaichi Port Building
A 100 meter tall building built at Yokkaichi Port to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of Yokkaichi Port. The observation exhibition room "Umiterasu 14" on the 14th floor is located at a height of 90 meters above the ground. From this observation exhibition room, you can see not only the scenery of Yokkaichi Port, but also the Suzuka Mountains and Nagoya area. In 2015, the night view seen from here was certified as a "Japanese Night View Heritage".
If you access the ``Yokkaichi-Inaba Port Line,'' which is a popular photo subject, you will feel as if you are running on the ocean.
Yokkaichi Port Building
059-366-7022
General (high school students and above) 310 yen
10:00am to 5:00pm (until 9:00pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) Entry is until 30 minutes before closing
Wednesdays (open on holidays), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
can be
Approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Tomitahama Station or approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR/Kintetsu Tomita Station
Approximately 7 km east on Prefectural Route 64 from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi Higashi IC or approximately 6 km south on National Route 23 from Isewangan Expressway Mie Kawagoe IC
Soranpo YokkaichiMunicipalMuseum Planetarium
Soranpo YokkaichiCity and houses three facilities YokkaichiMunicipalMuseum and Planetarium, and the Yokkaichi Pollution and Environmental Future Museum. This is a place where you can learn and think about Yokkaichi with your children, as it is full of things you want to know about Yokkaichi's history, culture, and environmental issues.
YokkaichiMunicipalMuseum has full-scale reproductions of houses from ancient times to the Edo period that you can actually touch. The planetarium is equipped with the latest optical planetarium, which accurately displays the details of outer space and the brightness of each star. Furthermore, it has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the planetarium that can project the most stars in the world.
YokkaichiMunicipalMuseum /Yokkaichi Pollution and Environmental Future Museum
059-355-2700
Permanent exhibition free
Planetarium General: 550 yen, High school and university students: 390 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 210 yen
Additional fees apply for special exhibitions and planned exhibitions.
9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
*Closed for maintenance. Please check the official website for details.
5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
20 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi Interchange
Tarusaka Park/Hazuyama Green Space
This area combines Tarusaka Park, created by YokkaichiCity with the concept of purifying the air through trees, and a park created by the Environmental Corporation.
The park has an entrance plaza, a lawn plaza, a children's plaza, a waterside plaza, and an exchange plaza. There are mountain trails for adventure and walking paths that connect these squares. Along the mountain adventure trails and walking paths, there are observation decks with views of Ise Bay and YokkaichiCity, as well as red pine plazas and forest plazas.
You can also see the sunrise from this area. Therefore, every year on the morning of New Year's Day, not only locals but also many people from as far away as the Kansai region rush to take pictures of the first sunrise.
Tarusaka Park/Hazuyama Green Space
059-354-8197
From Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, take the bus bound for Tarusaka Park/Hazuyama Ryokuchi (18 minutes) and get off at the last stop.
10 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Expressway Yokkaichi Higashi Interchange
Kurube Ancient History Park/Ancient History Museum
There is an educational exhibition room and a ruins park in Yokkaichi where you can learn about the Kurubekanga ruins. You can see excavated ruins, materials, and videos related to ancient times, such as the Jinshin War, which is said to be the greatest battle in ancient times, Emperor Shomu's visit to the eastern provinces, and the Manyoshu.
This ruin is considered valuable because it can be clearly identified and the government office, Shosoin, etc. can be clearly identified. For this reason, it is considered extremely important as a concrete representation of the local ruling system of ancient states.
How to get to YokkaichiCity
How to access by train
There are two major stations in YokkaichiCity. Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station on the Kintetsu Nagoya Line and JR Yokkaichi Station on the JR Kansai Main Line.
We will introduce the case of using the train from Nagoya city and Osaka city.
When using the Kintetsu Nagoya Line
From Nagoya: Approximately 40 minutes by express train from Nagoya Station (no transfers)
From Osaka: Approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes by Urban Liner from Osaka Namba Station (no transfers)
When using the JR Kansai Main Line
From Nagoya: Approximately 32 minutes by rapid train from Nagoya Station (no transfers)
From Osaka: Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes by rapid train from Namba Station (1 transfer)
How to access by car
There are two expressway interchanges in YokkaichiCity: Yokkaichi Higashi IC and Yokkaichi IC.
How to access from Nagoya City
Approximately 40 minutes from Yokkaichi Higashi IC via Higashi-Meihan Expressway or Isewangan Expressway
How to access from Osaka City
Meishin Expressway → Shin-Meishin Expressway → Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes using Higashi-Meishin Expressway to Yokkaichi IC
At the end
Thank you for reading to the end.
YokkaichiCity used to have a pollution problem called ``Yokkaichi Asthma,'' but now it is a city full of greenery and rich in nature. Please visit YokkaichiCity to enjoy its rich nature and the night view introduced this time. You can enjoy the night view all year round, but I think it's even more enjoyable in the fall and winter when the air is clear.
Furthermore, the Busta Project, which is a national project developed through public-private collaboration, is currently underway in Yokkaichi. The seventh busta in the country is being constructed with the goal of completion in 2027. Once completed, it will be even easier to visit YokkaichiCity!
I would be very happy if this article was helpful for enjoying the night view.
On Instagram (@photobranding_715), we introduce various recommended spots and gourmet foods not only from Mie Prefecture but also from the Tokai area to the Kansai area. Please take a look when you have time.
We will continue to post recommended spots, gourmet food, areas, etc. in sightseeing in Mie.
From time to time, I will also introduce shooting techniques. thank you.
