2026 Shonan International Village Observation Plaza Starry Sky Full-Day Course

Spend a day looking up at a starry sky spreading over the sea from the hills of the Miura Peninsula. Shonan International Village is an area spread across the hills of Hayama Town, and from the Observation Plaza you can take in a panoramic view of Sagami Bay. Since there are no large city lights on the sea side, on clear nights you can encounter a seaside starry sky where stars line up above the horizon. In the afternoon, first head to Hayama Shiosai Park, built on the former site of the Hayama Imperial Villa's annex. Enjoy strolling through the Japanese garden and the Shiosai Museum, which gathers marine life from Sagami Bay (admission is 300 yen for high school students and older, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students). In the evening, move up the hill to Shonan International Village, and the highlight of this course is slowly watching the sky transition from sunset to starry night. If the weather is clear, you may also see the silhouette of Mt. Fuji at dusk. The hilltop is windy and gets cold, so don't forget to dress warmly. Since there is little lighting at night, bring a light, and check local conditions such as parking in advance.