2026 Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory Starry Sky Full-Day Course

This day centers on the Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory (known by its nickname 'Seiten-jo'), located in Kuma Kogen Town, Kamiukena District, Ehime Prefecture. Standing at an elevation of about 800m, the observatory houses one of Shikoku's largest reflecting telescopes, with a 60cm aperture. Observation sessions in the autumn season (October-November) start at 19:30/20:30 on Fridays and Saturdays and require reservations (phone 0892-41-0110, reception 10:00-17:00). A planetarium show (about 30 minutes) is also offered. Please check the official website for fee details. During the day, you can stop by the town's symbol, Mikado-dake, and the roadside station Michi-no-Eki Tenku no Sato Sansan.