2026 A Full Day Under the Stars at Star-Falling Lodge Nanatsuame Sanso

This is a day to enjoy the starry sky at the standalone inn Star-Falling Lodge Nanatsuame Sanso (星降る山荘 七時雨山荘) in Furuyashiki, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. Located at the foot of Mt. Nanatsuame, with no city lights within a 7km radius, the official website describes it as: Turn off the lights, and outside your window is a natural planetarium. The inn operates from around May 1 to November 8 each year and closes for the winter. It's about a 1-hour drive from Morioka City, and about 30 minutes from the Nishine IC on the Tohoku Expressway. As there are no convenience stores nearby, it's a good idea to finish your shopping beforehand at a place like Michi-no-Eki Nishine. Accommodation rates and check-in/dinner times are not listed on the official website, so please check a booking site.