Kyoto City Science Center for Youth (京都市青少年科学センター)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An event featuring nighttime stargazing after a planetarium presentation on the night sky, using the observatory's large telescope and rooftop binoculars/telescopes. The 5th session of fiscal year 2026 is on Tuesday, November 24, 18:30–20:30 (reception opens 30 minutes before), with the theme of the full moon and the occultation of the Pleiades (満月とすばる食). Admission is 500 yen for adults, 200 yen for junior/senior high school students, and 100 yen for elementary school students (cash only). Open to elementary school age and older (elementary and junior high school students must be accompanied by a guardian; preschool children cannot participate), with a capacity of 100 people per session (by lottery).

Season & hours

Tips

Advance registration is required (Kyoto Itsudemo Call, 京都いつでもコール, tel. 075-661-3755; application period October 28–November 4). If observation is not possible due to rain or other conditions, the session will switch to a planetarium presentation instead, and no refunds will be given.

Best time to visit

Starts at 18:30 (reception from 18:00)

Access & map

612-0031 13 Fukakusa Ikenouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture