A social experiment on the Yokoyama Observatory parking lot (charging fees for the observation deck parking lot and shuttle bus transportation) will be held at the Yokoyama Observatory in Ise-Shima Public Park for two days from Saturday, February 2025th to Sunday, February 2th, 8.
| Dates | May 2025th (Sat) - May 2th (Sun), 8 *In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to February 2th (Sat) - February 15th (Sun). |
| Implementation time | from 8:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. |
| Implementation site | Located in Ugata Yokoyama, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
Yokoyama Observatory is visited by more than 30 people annually, and in recent years has been facing various issues such as traffic congestion in the surrounding area, congestion in the parking lot, and aging facilities due to the increase in visitors. Therefore, while working to conserve the natural environment, we will carry out a social experiment to solve these issues so that visitors can enjoy the scenery of Ago Bay safely and comfortably, and verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the experiment.
| Eligible persons | Price (8 days) | Price (9 days) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior high school students and above | 300 yen | 200 yen | Investigating behavioral changes due to price differences |
| <span>Grade 1-2</span> | 100 yen | 100 yen | |
| Preschooler | Free | Free | |
| People with disabilities | 100 yen | 100 yen | Disability certificate Only if confirmed |
Payment to the tax collector must be in cash only. *Credit cards and electronic money are not accepted.
*Assistance dogs and pets (please keep them in a cage) are allowed on board.
* Please keep your pet in a cage and have it sit on your lap.
*Please be careful not to let out sounds of your pet's cries, excrement, smells, etc.
*Please refrain from any other behavior that may cause inconvenience to other customers.
There are many well-maintained walking paths around Yokoyama Observatory. We will be conducting the following survey regarding their use.
During the experiment, we will be conducting a questionnaire survey of all shuttle bus and promenade users, so we ask for your cooperation.
After checking the sending screen by reading the QR code, you will receive a postcard.
