Sasebo City Youth Science Center (佐世保市少年科学館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A nighttime stargazing session using a 200mm-aperture telescope to observe the moon, planets, stars, and more. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and includes an astronomy talk, telescope observation, and starry-sky commentary.

Season & hours

Tips

Advance reservation is required (by phone at 0956-23-1517 or via the dedicated online form, capacity about 50 people). Fees are 320 yen for high school students and older, 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and free for preschoolers. In case of rain, the session switches to a planetarium presentation, and anyone under high school age must be accompanied by a guardian.

Best time to visit

Fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8) is planned to have 11 sessions total. Please check the official website for the schedule.

Access & map

857-0031 Sasebo City Youth Science Center, 12-31 Hodatecho, Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture