A View From the Sky, 300m Above the Sea | Oshima Coastal Drive, Shimanami Kaido 4K

A coastal drive around Oshima, ending at one of the best views along the Shimanami Kaido — Kirosan Observatory Park, 307.8m above the Seto Inland Sea. The observatory, designed by architect Kengo Kuma, is built into the mountain itself. From here, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge — one of the world's longest suspension bridges — looks almost like a miniature model, with the bridge's towers actually below eye level. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan. Original ambient music, composed for this drive. 🎧 Perfect for studying, working, relaxing, or slow afternoons 📍 Oshima Island — Shimanami Kaido, Seto Inland Sea, Japan 🎵 Original instrumental music inspired by this drive ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Opening Highlights 00:31 Bridge Crossing to Oshima 02:00 Through the Tunnel 03:00 Oshima-kita IC 03:30 Oshima Coastal Drive 05:00 Beaches & Seaside Scenery 07:00 Open Coastal Views 08:00 Narrow Roads Through the Greenery 11:10 Through the Village 11:35 Heading Toward Kirosan 12:15 Mountain Road to the Observatory 14:16 Kirosan Observatory Park 14:40 Walking Up to the Upper Deck 15:00 Seto Inland Sea Panorama 17:30 Final Views of the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge New videos regularly — subscribe to come along for the drive. #ShimanamiKaido #OshimaIsland #KengoKuma #KOZYJAPAN