An endoscope includes a universal cord which is connected to an operation section at one end thereof and which is configured to connect an external device to the operation section； a first switch which is disposed at about the same position as a connecting position to the universal cord along a longitudinal axis of the operation section； and a second switch which is disposed on a side opposite to the insertion section via the first switch along the longitudinal axis of the operation section, and which is formed to be higher than the first switch in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
