National Myoko Nature Center for Youth (国立妙高青少年自然の家)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An accommodation facility operated by the National Institution for Youth Education. Constellation observation programs are held at locations with few surrounding buildings and lights, such as Subaru Hall, Subaru Hill, and Tsudoi Plaza. The program takes 1-2 hours and runs year-round. You can also request an outside telescope operator or stargazing instructor. If the stars aren't visible, the program switches to an indoor DVD viewing.

Season & hours

Tips

Advance reservation is required. Please check the fee and the time for your visit by phone (0255-82-4321, daily 8:30-17:00, except year-end/New Year holidays and closure days) and apply accordingly.

Best time to visit

At night, after the surroundings get dark

Access & map

949-2235 Sekiyama ６３２３−２, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture