Kameoka Kiri-no-Terrace

In short

An observation deck opened in March 2018, at an elevation of about 412 meters near the summit of Mt. Ryugao, which towers south of the Kameoka Basin. From autumn to spring, a deep fog called Tamba Fog envelops the basin, and on sharply cold mornings, a view opens up as if you were looking down on a sea of clouds.

• ​A sea of clouds of Tamba Fog​​: It is most likely to appear in the early morning of a clear day with little wind and a large temperature difference from the day before
• ​The basin dyed by the morning sun​​: Around sunrise, the fog and the fields are gradually dyed by the morning light
• ​A panoramic view of Kameoka​​: Even on days without fog, you can look out over the city and fields of Kameoka and the mountains around them

History and Highlights

​Kameoka Kiri-no-Terrace​ is an observation deck set at an elevation of approximately 412 meters near the summit of Mt. Ryugao, which towers south of the Kameoka Basin. It was opened in March 2018 (Heisei 30).

From autumn to spring, a deep fog known as "Tamba Fog" occurs in the Kameoka Basin, enveloping the entire basin area. On sharply cold mornings, white fog blankets the basin, offering an expansive view from the terrace as if looking down over a sea of clouds. The sight of the basin dyed by the morning sun is another highlight unique to this location. Even during seasons or times when the fog does not appear, visitors can take in a panoramic view of Kameoka's urban areas, rural fields, and the surrounding mountains.

Viewing and Experience Points

• ​Sea of Clouds of Tamba Fog​​: A sea of clouds is most likely to appear in the early morning of a clear day with little wind and a large temperature difference from the previous day. You can enjoy the scenery as the basin beneath your feet seems to sink into the white fog.
• ​Basin Dyed by the Morning Sun​​: Around sunrise, the fog and fields are dyed in the morning light. It is also recommended to leisurely watch the fog clear away.
• ​Panoramic View of Kameoka​​: Even on days without fog, you can look out over the urban area and countryside of Kameoka, as well as the surrounding mountains. It provides a view that offers a clear understanding of the basin's topography.

Visiting Tips

To view the sea of clouds, aim to arrive early on a chilly morning between autumn and spring. On the Kameoka City Tourist Association website, you can check footage from the terrace to see the fog conditions.

To reach the terrace, the recommended route leads toward the Kameoka Country Club from the Kameoka Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. Turn onto the road on the right just before the golf course's main entrance, and continuing for about 150 meters will bring you to the terrace, marked by a nearby mobile phone base station. Because the mountain road from the south is narrow and passing oncoming cars is difficult, please use the recommended route. Since visibility on mountain roads is poor, please do not park your vehicle on the road. The mountaintop gets very cold in the early morning, so wearing warm clothing is recommended.