2026 Anan City Science Center Astronomical Observatory (阿南市科学センター天文館) Stargazing: A Full-Day Course

Anan City Science Center Astronomical Observatory (阿南市科学センター天文館, Kamifukui-Minamikawabuchi 8-1, Nakagawa-cho, Anan-shi, Tokushima) regularly holds stargazing sessions using Shikoku's largest reflecting telescope, with a 113cm aperture. In summer (April to September) it's held every Saturday, and in winter (October to March) only on the first Saturday of each month, with winter session times of ① 7:00–7:50 PM and ② 8:00–8:50 PM. It's reservation-only, with a capacity of 30 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis (reserve online or by phone at 0884-42-1600). Fees are cash only: 300 yen for adults, 250 yen for high school students, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and free for young children. Sessions may be cancelled in bad weather (rain or overcast skies).