2026 Full-Day Starry Sky Course at Kyoto City Science Center for Youth

A day centered on the public stargazing event held at the Kyoto City Science Center for Youth (京都市青少年科学センター) in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto. The 5th session of fiscal year 2026 takes place on Tuesday, November 24, from 18:30 to 20:30 (reception from 18:00), with the theme of the full moon and the occultation of the Pleiades (満月とすばる食). After a planetarium presentation on the night sky, you'll observe through the observatory's large telescope and binoculars/telescopes on the rooftop. Admission is 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior/senior high school students, and 100 yen for elementary school students (cash only). Open to elementary school age and older (elementary and junior high school students must be accompanied by a guardian), with a capacity of 100 people per session (by lottery). Advance registration is required through Kyoto Itsudemo Call (京都いつでもコール, tel. 075-661-3755). Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社), open for worship 24 hours a day, is also nearby.