Inagawa Observatory Astropia |
Hanshin
Inagawa
Opened in 2002, the Inagawa Observatory is located on the lofty apex of Mt. Oya (753 meters in height), which lies on the border of Inagawa Town and Sasayama City of Hyogo Prefecture. The mountainous area is named the Oya Alpsland. There are plenty of things to do there: camp at the free camping sites or take the hiking course which runs past the gigantic stones scattered around the side of the mountain.
On the second floor, there is a 50-centimeter, high-performance, reflecting telescope which allows you to see clearly not only the rings of Saturn or the stripes of Jupiter, but also the Andromeda Galaxy lying 2.5 million light-years away. On the first floor is the Digital Planetarium where explanations for seasonal stars are accompanied by automated commentary.
Director Sugazi Tanaka will guide you through the starry sky with his warm and welcoming personality. Find out the weekly special observation options such as "Look at the stars in the afternoon" and "Find X on the surface of the moon." It is guaranteed that even first-time visitors can realize how charming the stars can be.
With the town's specialties of the starry sky and locally produced vegetables, the Association of Commerce and Industry and the Tourism Association in Inagawa Town run a collaborative project known as the Star Food Project (See its website). There are 16 restaurants in the town providing menus featuring 'stars'. A variety of food ranging from full-course menus to noodles or desserts are available. Don't miss out before stargazing.
INFORMATION
- Name
- Inagawa Observatory Astropia
- Annual Closures
- Every Monday through Wednesday (open on national holidays)
- Opening Hours
- 1:30PM – 9:30PM
- Address
- 1-1 Onogadake Kashihara, Inagawa-cho, Kawabe District, 666-0292
- Access
- - Approximately 90 minutes' drive from Kobe.
- Approximately 70 minutes' drive from Osaka.
*There are 50 free parking spaces available on the hill. - Admission Fee
-
High School students and above: 200 yen
Junior High School students and below: Free - Telephone
- Please contact the Inagawa Observatory office at 072-769-0770 during its opening hours; otherwise, contact Inagawa Town Hall, Industry and Tourism Division at 072-766-8709.
- URL
- http://www.astropia.jp/
- Remarks
- Ramps are installed between the parking lot and the observatory. A wheelchair friendly restroom is available.
Last updated: February 7, 2018
Event information and place details are subject to change. Please confirm in advance.
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