Stargazing at the Astronomical Observatory in Asakuchi City

Okayama Prefecture's Asakuchi City is known as one of Japan's premier locations for astronomical observation and is home to the National Astronomical Observatory's Okayama Astrophysical Observatory. At the municipally-run Chikurinjiyama Astronomical Observatory, stargazing sessions using large telescopes are held regularly. While listening to explanations from expert staff, you can observe celestial sights such as Saturn's rings, Jupiter's bands, star clusters, and nebulae that are not visible to the naked eye. It is a stargazing experience that can be fully enjoyed thanks to Okayama's high frequency of clear skies.