Activities

Yatsugatake Starlight Night Tour

This is a private activity where, after learning about the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan's Nobeyama Radio Observatory, one of the largest in the country, you can enjoy stargazing with a telescope under the clear night sky of Yatsugatake.

Yatsugatake Starlight Night Tour
PeriodMon, Dec 1, 2025 – Mon, Aug 31, 2026* Weekdays only
Time

7:30 PM~9:00 PM

Duration

60 min

Appropriate age
For all ages
Price

33,000JPY/per group

Capacity

One Group (Up to 10 Guests)

*Children of pre-school age (or younger) are not included in the total number of participants.

Meeting spot

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Nobeyama Guard Station (MAP)

Belongings

Seasonally appropriate warm clothing / Outerwear

Schedule

① Meeting

② Explanation of the radio telescope and the night sky

③ Stargazing

Hosted in
Japanese
Reservation

WEB RESERVATION (Deadline 5:00 PM, 10 days prior)

・Please note that your reservation is not confirmed at the time of application. We will check availability and contact you within 5 business days regarding the status of your reservation.

・Reservations open by the 10th of the previous month. Please check the "Yatsugatake Starlight Night Tour" booking page for the latest information.

Notes

・This is a guest limited program.

・Guests are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting location, which is approximately a 30-minute drive by private car or taxi.

・In the event of cancellation due to poor weather, we will contact you around 2:00 PM on the day of the event.

・From October to April, roads may freeze at night. If you are traveling by private car, please ensure you have non-slip preparations (e.g., snow tires or chains).

・During winter, nighttime temperatures can drop to as low as -20°C. Please attend with warm clothing.

■Cancellation

・14 to 3 days before: 10% of total amount

・2 days before to the day: 100% of total amount

Yatsugatake Starlight Night Tour Reservation

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