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 – Sun, May 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 will open on the 10th day of the preceding month.

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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