Misato Astronomical Observatory

"You don't need reservations for this astronomical observatory in Kimino Town with its 105-centimeter telescope, the largest in Wakayama Prefecture. Away from the lights of the city, on moonless nights you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Their “Starry Sky Tour"" where the resident staff will point out the constellations is popular, too. The observatory is located on the summit of Matsugamine at about 400 meters above sea level. Beautiful sunset which changes its color with lapse of time and can be viewed from the observation deck has been chosen as one of the 100 best places for the sunrise and sunset in Wakayama Prefecture."

Spot details

Address: Wakayama prefecture Seagusa County Mino Mino Matsuke Mine 180 Map
Area: Kainan / Arita / Minabe / Tanabe Area
Phone: 0734980305
Hours: [Planetarium Live Commentary (Saturday Sunday Public holidays only)] 14:30- [3D Theater Space Odyssey (Saturday Sunday Public holidays only)] 15:30- [All-sky movie screening (Saturday Sunday Public holidays only)] 16:30- [Starry Sky Tour NeXT] 1st 19:30-/2nd (Friday Saturday only) 20:30- * 6/All Hours will be delayed by 30 minutes in July.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
*Please refer to the website for the latest information
Fees: [Planetarium/All-sky movie screening]
[General] 500 yen
[Elementary, middle and high school] 100 yen
[Pre-schoolers] Free

[Starry Sky Tour NeXT]
[General] 1,500 yen (Dec.- Feb. is 1,000 yen)
[Elementary, middle and high school]200yen
[Pre-schoolers]Free
Parking Lot: Available(68spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (smoking area only)
Wi-Fi: Available(WAKAYAMA FREE Wi-Fi)
Note: * Closed for a long time due to construction
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Yes (nursing room, diaper changing table available)
Pet friendly: Possible (possible only if you can do it quietly in a cage or holding someone. Depending on the equipment, you may not be able to enter)