Kazunodaira Observatory (鹿角平天文台)
Flow of the course
About 120 min here
About this spot
An observatory atop a hill that Samegawa Village describes as an 'ideal spot for astronomical observation.' Equipped with a 35cm Newtonian reflector telescope and other instruments, it holds instructor-guided stargazing sessions.
Season & hours
Name: 鹿角平天文台
Venue: 鹿角平天文台
Tips
Reservation required, and admission is free. There are no streetlights around the observatory, so be sure to bring a flashlight. Check the official Samegawa Village website for how to make a reservation.
Best time to visit
19:00-21:00 (hours vary in summer)
How was this spot?
Access & map
963-8404 Oaza Watase, Aza Aonoyo ２３４−２, Samegawa Village, Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Kazunodaira Observatory Starry Sky Full-Day Course
Fukushima
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