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Dodaira Observatory ‘Star & Green Creation Center’ (堂平天文台「星と緑の創造センター」)
Flow of the course
Previous stop: Visit Jikoji Temple (慈光寺)
About 120 min here
About this spot
A full-scale stargazing session using a 91cm reflecting telescope at the observatory atop Mount Dodaira.
Season & hours
Name: 堂平天文台「星と緑の創造センター」
Venue: 堂平天文台「星と緑の創造センター」
Tips
Only those with reservations or overnight guests can enter the grounds at night. Please complete a phone reservation (capacity 50 people) starting 10 days before your visit before heading out. The elevation is high, so it gets cold at night.
Best time to visit
19:00–21:00
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Access & map
〒355-0366 1853 Ono, Tokigawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture
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2026 Full-Day Stargazing Course at Dodaira Observatory ‘Star & Green Creation Center’ (堂平天文台「星と緑の創造センター」)
Saitama
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