Kyoto University Okayama Observatory (京都大学岡山天文台)

Flow of the course

About this spot

You can view East Asia's largest 3.8m new-technology telescope, the “Seimei Telescope,” for free through the windows of the 3rd-floor corridor (daily 9:00-16:30, except around New Year, during maintenance periods, and in bad weather).

Tips

There is no elevator or escalator. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Best time to visit

Afternoon, while it's still light out

Access & map

3037-5 Honjo, Kamogata-cho, Asakuchi-shi, Okayama 719-0232