Paradise in the Sky, Japan's Best Starry Sky Tour (天空の楽園 日本一の星空ツアー)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The 'Paradise in the Sky Night Tour' held at Heavens Sonohara in Achi Village. Ride the ropeway (2,500m long, about 15 minutes) up to the 1,400m elevation point, and look up at a sky full of stars from the dimly-lit summit. In November, the ascending gondola operates from 17:00 to 20:00, the program ends at 21:00, and there are three dimmed-lighting sessions at 19:20, 20:00, and 20:40.

Season & hours

Tips

Reservations are required in advance for a specified date and time. Sales open at 10:00 AM two weeks before the visit date, so book early on the official website.

Best time to visit

The 19:20 session

Access & map

395-0304 3731-4 Chisato, Achi, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture