2026 Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory Starry Sky Full-Day Course

A day centered on the stargazing session held at Kyoto University Kwasan Observatory (established 1929) in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City. In 2026, the session is held on Saturday, November 14, starting at 18:00 (lasting about 90 minutes), featuring stargazing through a 45cm refracting telescope and a lecture by an observatory faculty member. Reservations are required in advance; the participation fee is 3,300 yen for adults, 1,800 yen for students, and 500 yen for children. Reception generally opens about two weeks before the event. Along the way, you can also enjoy Shogunzuka Seiryuden (viewing hours 9:00-17:00, last entry 16:30, admission 600 yen) on the Higashiyama Driveway, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple at the foot of the hill (viewing hours 6:00-18:00, admission 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary/junior high school students).