Yamagata Observatory (やまがた天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A public observatory run by the Faculty of Science of Yamagata University and the 'Association of Little Astronomers' (小さな天文学者の会). It is open to the public, in principle, every Saturday, where you can observe stars and celestial objects through a telescope. In winter hours, doors open at 18:00, with tours departing at 18:15, 18:45, and 19:15.

Season & hours

Tips

Each session operates on a check-in basis (about 10 people per session), and telescope observation is only conducted when the sky is clear. It may be suspended in bad weather, so please check the official website for that day's status.

Best time to visit

At one of the tour departure times between 18:15 and 19:15

Access & map

〒990-8560 Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata City, Kojirakawa-machi 1-4-12, Faculty of Science Building 2