Ichinohe Town Public Observatory (一戸町観光天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An observatory located on the Takamori Highland (高森高原) at an elevation of 762 meters. There are few large buildings or city lights nearby, and the planetarium features a live commentary on 'tonight's starry sky.'

Season & hours

Tips

Public-viewing days are defined as 'Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays that are followed by another holiday the next day.' This date (November 22) qualifies since the following day, November 23, is the public holiday Labor Thanksgiving Day, but since the official calendar of viewing days is not published, please call the Ichinohe Town Tourism Association (0195-33-1211) to confirm before your visit. Admission is 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children (elementary school age and under).

Best time to visit

18:00–21:00 on public-viewing days

Access & map

028-5302 42-21 Mega Shinden, Ichinohe, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture