2026 Full-Day Stargazing Course at Dodaira Observatory ‘Star & Green Creation Center’ (堂平天文台「星と緑の創造センター」)

The Dodaira Observatory ‘Star & Green Creation Center’ (堂平天文台『星と緑の創造センター』) in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, holds stargazing sessions using a 91cm reflecting telescope on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, 19:00–21:00 (in December, only the 2nd Friday). Reservation required, accepted by phone starting 10 days before the session, capacity 50 people. Fees are 200 yen for high school students and up, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, free for children under elementary school age (free for overnight guests). At night, only overnight guests and those who reserved the stargazing session may enter the grounds. Please be sure to reserve in advance before visiting.