he observatory has a 65cm reflector astronomical telescope, the largest in Fukushima Prefecture, from which you can stargaze. In addition to the observation room with this telescope, there is also a planetarium. You can experience the mystery of the universe under the clear Abukuma Kogen sky lauded as a stargazing treasury.
Information
- Phone
- +81-247-78-3638
- Address
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Fukushima-ken, Tamura-shi, Takinemachi, Kanmata, Nukatsuka 60-1
- Opening Hours
- April.1~October.31 9:00~17:00
November.1~March.31 10:00~16:00Also open on Saturday Night
April.~October. 19:00~21:00
November.~ December. 18:00~20:00*Closed for night on Saturday night from visits January-March due to risk of freezing.
- Admission
- Adults and high school students 500 yen/ Junior High school students and elementary school students 300 yen
- Closed
- The observatory is closed on different days each month. Please check the website for details.
*Closed on Saturday nights January-March due to sub-zero temperatures .
Transport
- Train
- Approx. 5 minutes by taxi from Kanmata Station on the Banetsu East Line
- Car
- Approx. 15 minutes by car from the Ono IC on the Banetsu Expressway
Senior discount applies to groups of 15 or more. The planetarium is next to the main building with the reception desk.
Accessibility Information
- Disabled Parking
- ○
- Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
- ○
- Foreign Language Staff
- ×
- Wi-Fi
- ×
Disabled parking 〇
Accessible Toilet 〇
Nursing Room ×
Foreign language sutaff ×
Foreign language Website ×
Rental Services
Parking
- Parking
- ○
- Disabled Parking
- ○
駐車場から建物まで段差あり その段差1段の高さ8 cm
Entrances
- Entrance Width
- 160cm
- Entrance Steps
- 8cm × 1steps
Type of door: Manual (hinged)
Width of opening: 160cm
Steps at entrance: One 8cm step
Step removed: No
Wheelchair Accessible Toilet 1
- Baby Changing Table
- ○
Sliding door
Width 88㎝
Other Facilities 1
- Other Facility Information
- Planetarium