Sanagochi Village Okawara Plateau Hilltop House (佐那河内村大川原高原ヒルトップハウス)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Hilltop House (ヒルトップハウス) on Okawara Plateau, at an elevation of about 1,020 m, is equipped with a 500 mm aperture astronomical telescope. Visit at night to enjoy a sky full of stars along with the night view of Tokushima City spread out below. Stargazing sessions using the telescope are held a few times a year, with fees of 540 yen for adults (university students and general public) and 320 yen for children (elementary, junior high, and high school).

Season & hours

Tips

Free parking for 300 cars. Do not rely solely on car navigation for the mountain road — follow the route on the Sanagochi Village official website. Nighttime opening hours and access are not stated on the official website, so please check with Sanagochi Village before visiting. Due to the high elevation, nighttime temperatures are 4-5°C lower than in the city, so dress warmly.

Best time to visit

After sunset (in October, it starts getting dark around 6:00 PM). Contact Sanagochi Village for specific stargazing session dates.

Access & map

Kami, Okawara, Sanagochi Village, Myodo District, Tokushima Prefecture 5-7