Hoshi to Mori no Romantopia Soma Observatory (星と森のロマントピアそうま天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Hirosaki City Observatory (弘前市天文台), located at Oaza Mizuki-zaike, Aza Sakurai 66-1, Hirosaki City. Stargazing is possible with the 40cm reflecting telescope in the third-floor dome. It is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 18:00 to 22:00 (last entry 21:30), with free admission. It is operated by Hirosaki City Central Community Hall, and the building has no air conditioning or vending machines.

Season & hours

Tips

Closed Monday through Thursday and during the New Year holidays (December 29-January 3). This schedule falls on a Saturday, so it is open. Please bring warm clothing.

Best time to visit

After sunset, around 20:00

Access & map

〒036-1505 Mizuki-zaike Sakurai 66-1, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture