Hamamatsu City Observatory

Flow of the course

About this spot

A public observatory operated by the City of Hamamatsu. Using the rooftop observation dome and main telescope, it holds a stargazing event every Saturday evening. The 3rd floor of the Kyodo Center also has an exhibition hall and a library.

Season & hours

Tips

Free to join, reservations prioritized. Reception opens at 13:00 on the Wednesday three days before the event, accepting up to 20 groups every 30 minutes, so early reservation is recommended.

Best time to visit

After sunset, once the sky has darkened

Access & map

242-1 Fukushima-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka 430-0836