University of Hyogo Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory (兵庫県立大学天文科学センター西はりま天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A University of Hyogo observatory located at the summit of Mt. Onade (elevation about 400m). The 2m-aperture Nayuta Telescope (なゆた望遠鏡) is one of the largest public telescopes in the world. A free, no-reservation-needed star and sun observation session is held during the day. There is free parking for a total of 50 vehicles (including space for 5 large buses) across three locations: the administration building, the observatory north building, and the observatory south building.

Tips

Opening hours are 9:00-21:00. About a 10-minute drive from the Sayo Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway.

Best time to visit

Afternoon, tour the facility while it's still light out

Access & map

〒679-5313 Hyogo Prefecture, Sayo District, Sayo Town, Nishikawachi 407-2