Gekko Astronomical Observatory (月光天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A stargazing session where the large 50cm-aperture reflecting telescope is specially opened to the public only on select Saturday nights a few times a month. There is also a panoramic observation deck on the rooftop, and celestial objects are observed around a chosen theme.

Season & hours

Tips

Admission is 500 yen per person (300 yen for junior high school students and younger). No advance reservation is required and you can attend directly, but be sure to check the official website for the dates it is held.

Best time to visit

After sunset, once the sky has grown dark

Access & map

1308-222 Kuwabara, Kannami-cho, Tagata-gun, Shizuoka 419-0101