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Bisei Observatory

Japan, 1723-70 Okura, Bisei-cho, Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture 714-1411

This is an astronomical observatory built on a hill in Bisei-cho, Ibara City. The “360 degree panoramic view” is a perfect location to admire the starry sky. You can enjoy stargazing at the largest public observatory in Japan, which has a telescope with a diameter of 101cm. Bisei Town, which is famous as a town where the stars can be seen beautifully, has a light pollution prevention ordinance, creating an environment where you can enjoy the starry sky under the best conditions. Many tourists come to see the beautiful Milky Way on Tanabata days.

Telephone number 0866-87-4222
Website https://www.bao.city.ibara.okayama.jp/
Access
  • ・About 40 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Kasaoka IC Parking lot: 25 regular cars ・About 15 minutes by taxi from Ibara Railway Yakage Station
Language 日本語
Other Admission fee: 300 yen for elementary school students and above
Last Update : 2024.02.19   Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation

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