2026 Full-Day Course: Starry Skies at Ishikawa Yanagida Star Observation Hall 'Manten-boshi'

This is a day for enjoying the starry sky at the astronomical facility 'Ishikawa Yanagida Star Observation Hall Manten-boshi,' located within Yanagida Botanical Park in Noto Town. Open 9:30-17:00 (closed Wednesdays, Thursdays, and December 29-January 3 for the New Year holidays). Stargazing sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays, normally from 20:00-20:45 (special sessions such as Saturn observation may run 19:00-21:00 on some days). Fees are 330 yen for high school students and older, 220 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and free for young children (free for guests staying at Astro Cottage). Capacity is 20 people, and advance reservation by phone only is required (by 17:00 the day before your desired date; some Friday sessions can be booked by 17:00 on the day itself. TEL 0768-76-0101). Whether the session will be held is decided at 17:00 on the day, so please call to confirm between 17:00 and 17:15 before heading over. Parking is available at the Yanagida Botanical Park parking lot (usable 24 hours).