Tamba Astronomical Observatory (丹波天文館)
Flow of the course
About 120 min here
About this spot
An observatory dome equipped with a 50cm-aperture Cassegrain reflecting telescope, with a limiting magnitude of 15.5. Nighttime stargazing is held only on Saturdays (Tuesdays and Saturdays from July to September), free of charge.
Season & hours
Name: 京都府立丹波自然運動公園 丹波天文館
Venue: 京都府立丹波自然運動公園 丹波天文館
Tips
Nighttime observation requires advance reservation by 3 days before your visit date (TEL 0771-82-0300). The daytime observatory (13:30-16:00) requires no reservation, but nighttime sessions require a separate reservation.
Best time to visit
Starting at 19:00, on clear Saturday nights
How was this spot?
Access & map
622-0232 110-7 Sone-Kuzureshitadai, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Full-Day Course: Starry Skies at Tamba Astronomical Observatory (丹波天文館)
Kyoto
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