Hoshinomura Observatory, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture

Flow of the course

About this spot

An observatory operated by Tamura City. Equipped with the prefecture's largest 65cm reflecting telescope 'Kizuna', a solar telescope, and an 8m-diameter dome planetarium, it offers serious astronomical observation during weekly Saturday night public viewings.

Season & hours

Tips

Reservations are required (by email or phone). There are certain periods, such as around Obon and the autumn equinox, when reservations are not required, so please check the official Tamura City website for details before visiting.

Best time to visit

Starts at 18:00 in winter. Times vary by season

Access & map

〒963-3602 Fukushima Prefecture, Tamura City, Takine-machi Kamimata Nukazuka 60-1