Astronomical Observatory

With its scarcity of artificial lights, Kumakōgen-chō is an optimal location for viewing the beauty of the starry skies. The Milky Way can be seen in summertime as well.

The observatory is set up with a reflecting telescope with 7,000 times the light-gathering power of the naked eye. With its 60-cm aperture, it is one of the largest in all Shikoku, and allows observation of planets, nebulae and star groups far in the distance. Come stop by for a look at stars in a form you’ve never seen before and send a dreamy thought off into outer space.

The observatory also includes a planetarium offering seasonally-changing programs to introduce visitors to discussions and mythology regarding the night skies of all four seasons.

Come enjoy moments of romantic charm together with family or friends and let your affinity for the universe grow. You may get a sense of just how vital it is to preserve the environment of space and of the Earth in order to safeguard the beautiful stars and planets for eternity.

Come spend a soul-soothing time here with explanations provided not by machines or computers, but in person by observatory personnel.