2026 Mt. Sanbe 'Sky Lift Where Stars Fall' Starry Sky Full-Day Course

This day centers on the 'Sky Lift Where Stars Fall in Mt. Sanbe' (天空の星降るリフトin三瓶山) Starry Night Plan, held from September to November in Higashinohara at the foot of Mt. Sanbe, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture. Reception at the base (Higashinohara) is at 20:00, a roughly 30-minute commentary session by a stargazing guide starts at 20:30, and the last descent is at 21:15. Admission is 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for elementary school students and younger (free for ages 2 and under); same-day purchase is also available. If severe weather disrupts lift operation, the event itself is cancelled (full refund); in cloudy weather, a go/no-go decision is made at 17:00 on the day, and if cancelled, the fee changes to the Twilight Plan rate. Parking is at the Higashinohara parking lot (free). During the day, you can also stop by Iwami Winery and Iwami no Mori (石見ワイナリー・石見の杜), also in Higashinohara (10:00-17:00, restaurant 11:00-18:00).