Rikubetsu Starry Sky Observation Experience

Rikubetsu is known as Japan's coldest town and has been certified as having Japan's finest starry sky according to the Ministry of the Environment's continuous star sky observation survey. The Ginga no Mori Observatory features Hokkaido's largest 115cm reflector telescope, where professional staff provide expert commentary as you observe planets, nebulae, and galaxies. The awe-inspiring starry sky spreading across winter's frozen nights is truly spectacular, and auroras can occasionally be observed. The observatory also offers planetarium shows and astronomy lectures, allowing both children and adults to explore the mysteries of the universe.