Hokumo Kitami Culture Center

Flow of the course

About this spot

A stargazing event held in the astronomical observation room on the 3rd floor of a complex cultural facility housing a science museum, museum, art museum, and planetarium. Planetarium talks and telescope observation are conducted by the Kitami Astronomical Society, the Hoshi no Kai (Star Club), the Kitami Institute of Technology Astronomy Club, and the museum curator. The 3rd floor observation room is open only during stargazing events.

Season & hours

Tips

Free to participate, but advance registration is required (first-come basis on the official website, capacity varies from 30 to 60 people per session). In case of bad weather, only planetarium commentary is held. Please use the Nopputsumi Park parking lot (60 spaces, free).

Best time to visit

Held about once a month, mainly on Saturdays from 19:00 to 20:30. The 2026 official schedule lists an event on Saturday, October 17.

Access & map

〒090-0015 Hokkaido, Kitami City, Koenmachi 1