YOLO JOURNEY: UNKAI TERRACE, JAPAN.

UNKAI TERRACE, JAPAN.

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“When we look up, it widens our horizons. We see what a little speck we are in the universe, so insignificant, and we all take ourselves so seriously, but in the sky, there are no boundaries. No differences of caste or religion or race”.

Julia Gregson

People may said, the clouds is the only birds that never sleep. People are also in love with the clouds no matter it’s a pink cloud, blue cloud or dark cloud. As long it is a cloud, as long you can imagined anything on it, people will always love them.

Some people are too obsessed with the cloud. If you are one of them you may visited UNKAI TERRACE. The one and only places that above the cloud in the world. These place also awarded as “One More Visit, One More Time Awards” grand prize by the Japan Assosiation of Travel Agent (JATA)

Anyone would love to come here and just relax on the Unkai Terrace. The phenomenon is caused by the big temperature differences ranging from one hour to another during the summer. And that’s how it’s formed a gorgeous blanket of white clouds that cover the mountainous region. As you can see, the view is indeed breathtaking. In order to enjoy this unique experience you must wake up early in the morning, take the gondola lift that operates only between 4 a.m and 8.30 a.m, and pay $20.

If you want to enjoy the scene of beautiful cloud, you should go to Unkai Terrace that will brings you to a magnificient scene you ever seen. But the unkai sea of clouds is an event of nature and you may not be visible depending on the weather conditions. The tour also may be cancelled dua to bad weather and due to safety maintenance work.

There are many ways to spend you time at the Unkai Terrace. Your ticket to the terrace is a postcard, which you can mail to someone special from the summit of Mt. Tomamu Climbing, Tenbo Cafe and Unkai Post. An original satmp is available for marking your postcard.

The Unkai Terrace’s operating hours is:

Morning: From May 25 to October 6, 05:00 – 08:00

From October 7 to October 28, 06:00 – 08:00

(last departure 08:00, last arrival 09:00)

Day: From July 27 to September 1, 11:00 – 13:00

(last departure 13:00, last arrival 09:00)

The Unkai Terrace’s fee:

Adults: 1,800 yen (round trip)
Age 6 to 12: 1,200 yen (round trip)

There are also a high-class hotel around the Unkai Terrace. One of the recommended hotel is Hoshino Resort Tomamu The Tower. This hotel located in the heart of Tomamu. This hotel is recommended for couples and groups that want to spend an active time after visited Unkai Terrace at a reasonable price. The hotel exterior was completely renovated in October 2008 and design by Klein Dytham architecture.

There are also provide the relaxation room at the Hoshino Resort Tomamu The Tower that served you with a special relaxing services like Aromaesthe and Reflexology (foot-massage).

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