2026 Full-Day Starry Sky Course at Life Park Kurashiki Science Center

A day centered on 'Life Park Kurashiki Science Center' in Fukuda-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The rooftop observatory houses a 50cm Cassegrain reflector telescope, among others. Stargazing sessions are held on an irregular schedule, free of charge, with no advance reservation required — gather at 19:00 and leave freely when you're done. Check the official website (kurakagaku.jp) for the schedule before you go. Regular opening hours are 9:00-17:15, closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday). You can also enjoy a stroll at Mizushima Ryokuchi Fukuda Park, about a 6-minute walk away.