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Prefectural Gunma Observatory

Tourist attraction Observatory

👍👍 It is a prefectural observatory in Takayama Village, Gunma Prefecture. There is one of the world's largest telescopes that you can directly observe, and the celestial bodies that you can see through it are worth a visit. When I went there, the weather and atmosphere were bad and I couldn't see it... People often mention observatory, parking, walk, astronomical, stairs, telescope,


Address

6860-86 Nakayama, Takayama, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-0702, Japan

Website

www.astron.pref.gunma.jp

Contact

+81 279-70-5300

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (634 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm, 6 to 9 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: (Mountain Day (Observed)), 10 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: observatory (15) parking (9) walk (8) astronomical (7) stairs (6) telescope (6)
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  • 5/5 星野 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a prefectural observatory in Takayama Village, Gunma Prefecture. There is one of the world's largest telescopes that you can directly observe, and the celestial bodies that you can see through it are worth a visit. When I went there, the weather and atmosphere were bad and I couldn't see it very well, but an expert will show me the stars I can see at that time. In addition to facility tours and astronomical observations, we also provide video guidance to the starry sky several times a day, so you can enjoy various things even in the daytime. Walk for about 10 minutes from the parking lot to the observatory. It is also recommended to go in a light hiking mood. If you look toward the bright city along the way, you can also see Ikaho Onsen. In fact, it takes about 30 minutes. (Original) 群馬県高山村にある県立の天文台です。 直接目で観察できる世界最大級の望遠鏡があり、それで覗く天体は、一見の価値ありです。 自分が行ったときは天気と大気のコンディションが悪く、あまり良く見えなかったけど、専門家の人がその時に見える星を映してくれます。 施設見学と天体観望に加え、1日に数回、映像による星空案内を行っていて、昼間に行ってもいろいろ楽しめます。 駐車場から天文台までは10分くらい歩きます。 軽いハイキング気分で行くのもオススメです。道中明るい街のほうを見ると、伊香保温泉も見えます。実際30分くらいで行けちゃいます。
    20 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 池崎廣行 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was interested in astronomical objects, so I decided to visit this place because it was used for the filming of Hinatazaka46's music video. When I climbed the slope in front of the observatory, there was a ditch in the road, and when I ran over it, I could make a wish on a Disney star, but there were places where the pitch was slightly out of tune, so I was a little disappointed. There is a 600m slope from the parking lot to the observatory, so I thought it would be difficult, but the steps on the stairs were low and it was easy to walk, so I took pictures while climbing, so it wasn't that hard. There are places to rest on the way up, so I think it's okay even for people who don't have physical strength. For those who have difficulty walking, there is a direct dial phone next to the toilet, so they can help. When climbing, the bell to avoid bears is the bell to avoid bears at the entrance and on the way? Although there have been bears, it seems that bears have never appeared. It was fun just to look at the astronomical observatory building in India and the monument imitating Stonehenge in England in the square. It was very interesting to participate in the monument tour and have an explanation. When I clapped my hands in the center of Stonehenge, the sound resounded and I was surprised and it was fun. If you are interested in celestial bodies, we recommend joining the monument tour. After that, I went inside and looked at the exhibits and looked at the 150cm telescope, which was a lot of fun. It was just the autumn leaves season, so I was able to enjoy walking up and down the promenade. It was a great day. But personally, I thought that the car should go to the observatory. I can't do it at night because the light from the car lights gets in the way, but I thought it would be nice during the day. Also, please note that mobile phone signals cannot be received from the parking lot. (Original) 日向坂46のMVの撮影に使われた場所という事で凄く印象的な映像で行ってみようと思い、もともと天体にも興味があったので来てみました。 天文台の手前の坂道を登ると道路に溝が掘ってあって上を走るとディズニーの星に願いをが流れたが、ちょっと音程がずれている所があってちょっとズッコケました。 駐車場から天文台まで600mの坂道があって大変かなと思ったけど階段の段差も低くなっていて歩きやすく写真撮りながらのんびりと登って行ったのでそれほど苦にはならなかったです。 登る途中で所々に休む所もあって体力がない人でも大丈夫だと思います。 歩行が困難な人はトイレ脇に直通電話があるので対応してくれるとの事です。 登る時一応熊避けの鈴が登り口と途中で熊避けの鐘?があったりはしますが熊が出た事はないそうです。 広場にはインドの天体観測の建造物とイギリスのストーンヘンジを模したモニュメントがあり見ているだけで楽しかった。 モニュメントツアーにも参加して説明をしてもらい凄く面白かったです。 ストーンヘンジの中心で手をたたくと凄く音が響いてビックリしたりして楽しかった。 天体に興味がある人はモニュメントツアーは参加をお勧めします。 その後中に入って展示物を見たり150㎝の望遠鏡を見たりして凄く楽しめました。 ちょうど紅葉時期だったので遊歩道の登り降りも楽しく歩けたので 凄くいい一日でした。 でも個人的には車は天文台まで行ければいいと思いました。 夜は車のライトの光が邪魔になるから無理ですが、日中はいいんじゃないかとは思いました。 後、携帯の電波が駐車場から入らないので注意して下さい。
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 菊地章人 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can observe the moon and Venus in the daytime with a telescope. If there are no clouds, the craters of the moon can be clearly observed. I was impressed. It is a romance of the universe. I walk up the observatory, which is a well-maintained sidewalk of about 600 meters. This is also a medium squeeze. If you are worried about your physical strength, you can climb while taking a rest on the way. Let's walk at a slow pace. The girlfriend of the couple who passed each other had a pale face. You have to train your lower body normally. But you can see wonderful scenery and exhibits just a short walk away. Now you too are Astro Notes. Oh, I heard that you may come across a bear on the sidewalk. (Original) 望遠鏡で昼間の月や金星を観測出来ます。 雲が無ければ月のクレーターもはっきりと観測出来て 感激しました。 宇宙のロマンです。 天文台という場所柄600メートル程の整備された歩道を歩いて登って向かうのですが、 これがまた中々のキツさがあります。 途中で休み休みしながら登りましたが体力に不安のある方は、 ゆっくりしたペースで歩きましょう。 すれ違ったカップルの彼女さんが顔面蒼白でした。 普段から下半身を鍛えないとですね。 でも歩いた先には素晴らしい景色や展示物も見られます。 これであなたもアストロノーツ。 あ、歩道で熊ちゃんに出くわす場合があるそうです。
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 AR P. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The staff present on the premises are friendly. They didn't open the dam and didn't see it, probably because it was raining. But I was able to enjoy the moon outside the regist. (Original) 敷地内に立ち会うスタッフはフレンドリーです。 おそらく雨が降っていたので、彼らはダムを開けて見ませんでした。 でも、レジントの外で月を楽しむことができました。
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 伊藤二三男 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) How, Kamen Rider Build was also used for shooting, It was used in the previous episode of the final episode, the last scene of Evolto, where Manjo and Evolto were sucked into the space-time space. Besides, since it is the location of Kamen Rider Blade, I will go on exploration 😳 From the parking lot, walk in the direction of the stairs Reminiscent of Ikaho's stairs! ️ Admission fee is 300 yen for the general public (@ _ @) The weather is cloudy, so the scenery is gas! (⊃ Д) ⊃ ≡ ゚ ゚ (Original) なんと、仮面ライダービルドも撮影に使われていました、 最終話のひとつ前の回にて使用です、エボルトの最後のシーン万丈とエボルトが時空の空間へ吸込まれてる所でした その他に、仮面ライダーブレードのロケ地なので探索に参上っす😳駐車場から徒歩で階段の方向へ進入です 伊香保の階段を彷彿させます‼️ 入館料、一般300円なり(@_@) 天気も曇り空なので折角の景色もガスってます!!(⊃ Д)⊃≡゚ ゚
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ロードトリップ 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for celestial lovers. We hold star observations even in the daytime. Stars in the daytime? I thought, but I was able to see it firmly with a high-performance telescope. It's a valuable experience. Of course, the staff were also familiar with the stars, so the story was very interesting. (Original) 天体好きな人には最高です。 昼間でも星の観測会をやっています。 昼間に星?と思ったのですが、高性能の望遠鏡でしっかりと見る事が出来ました。 貴重な体験です。 勿論、職員さんも星に詳しいので話がとても面白かったです。
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 村上進 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is an observatory about 800 meters up the stairs from the parking lot. Elderly people and those who are not confident in climbing can pick up and drop off because there is an intercom. (Original) 駐車場から階段状の道を800メートルくらい登った所に天文台が有ります。お年寄りや登るのに自信の無い方はインターホンが有りますので送迎して貰えます。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SURANGA K. 4 years ago on Google
    wow whata place ...... Nice.... Cool....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 5 years ago on Google
    This national facility hosts two large telescopes which the public can get a view of the night sky through on throughout the week. During the day there are tours of the large telescopes and the exhibits outside. There are also interesting exhibits about the work of astronomy which will inspire any 10 year old child. It's a 10 minute walk from the car park to the domes along a scale model of the solar system. Bear bells for your safety are provided. There is an intercom for requesting a ride up the hill for those that cannot cope with steps. It's a lovely place with friendly and accommodating staff who aren't afraid of trying to speak with foreigners (in Japanese). There's space to eat a pack lunch (no food sold on site, but there are drinks machines). Groups can book private nights with the on-site smaller telescopes. This is a small but very well run facility. For the day time you'd need 2-3 hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dustin B. 5 years ago on Google
    This Observatory is a little difficult to get to from Tokyo but its totally worth the trip. The trek up the mountain to the observatory is fun. But air is a little light, so tread carefully. Approaching the building is exciting, the outside of the premises has constellation themed structures. I know them from many Japanese tv programs, but seeing them in person was way cooler. The observatory features a very inexpensive tour of the museum floor that will take you up to their telescope that has been in operation since 1997. You can also walk around the outside of its dome and get a wonderful view of the structures outside and all the surrounding towns. A must see if you are in Gunma or passing through, Please visit this location for some great views and educational adventure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 山下秀一 8 months ago on Google
    好きな作品の撮影に使われていたので、近くに旅行がてら訪れました。 とてものどかな場所で涼しく、美しく居心地が良いです。 中の展示もよくわかりやすく、なかなか見応えがありました。スタンプラリーなどもあり楽しめると思います。 ここまでのバスもないため自分は最寄りの渋川駅からタクシーを使ったのですが、片道8500円ほどでした。レンタカーを借りて、ロックハート城も一緒に回るなどの方がいいかもしれません。ご参考までに。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 金田一英孝(nice) 9 months ago on Google
    道の駅「 中山盆地」へ行った帰り道沿いに(🚗約10分)ある「県立ぐんま天文台」へ寄ってみた。 10数年前に2度程✴️天体ショーtimeで夜🌃来たことがあり、宇宙の神秘的な世界が天体望遠鏡から目に飛び込んできた感動は未だに忘れられない思い出になっています。 昼間に単独で来たのは初めて、長い階段を(10分と表示がありますが・・)登るのも初めて、、 足腰が鍛えられるので頑張ってみた・・が、20分位掛かった気がしました。 親子連れでの天文台巡り(母親が多かった)で子供達が興奮気味で探索しておりました。 一生忘れられない思い出になることでしょう。 天体観測の趣味もロマンがありますよね🎵 帰り道の階段の数を数えながらス~イ~スイと、530段ありました😨 2023.06.03(土)pm. 2023.06.10(土)am【追加】写真📸8枚
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 baby s. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The promenade, which takes about 10 minutes from the parking lot, is quite tough, but it is very cool even in the middle of summer. (Original) 駐車場から約10分かかる遊歩道が結構しんどいですが、真夏でもとても涼しいです。

  • 5/5 하진일 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This observatory is relatively accessible from Tokyo. The road to the parking lot is also very easy. However, from the parking lot to the observatory, you have to walk up the stairs for about 10 to 15 minutes. Even if you visit at night, it is well lit, so you don't need a separate lantern. The observatory was not crowded as only reservations were allowed to enter. Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day we visited, so we couldn't actually observe it, but we were able to actually tour the astronomical telescope. (Original) 도쿄에서 접근성이 비교적 좋은 천문대입니다. 주차장까지 가는 길도 매우 편하게 되어 있습니다. 다만, 주차장에서 천문대까지는 10~15분 정도 계단을 걸어올라가야 합니다. 밤에 방문하더라도 조명이 잘 되어 있어서 따로 랜턴이 필요하진 않았습니다. 예약자만 입장이 가능하기 때문에 천문대 안이 붐비지는 않았습니다. 아쉽게도 방문한 날에 구름이 많아서 실제 관측을 할 수는 없었습니다만, 천체망원경을 실제로 견학할 수는 있었습니다.

  • 4/5 おいちゃんー 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An astronomical observatory where you can directly see an astronomical telescope. It seems that you can see astronomical observation in the daytime, but I couldn't see it when I went. I would love to see it next time. It is an observatory at the end of a long flight of stairs from the parking lot. The square with the Stonehenge-like monument attached to it was a little different world. (Original) 天体望遠鏡が直に見られる天文台です。昼間の天体観測も見ることができるらしいのですが、行って時は見れれませんでした。次回はぜひ見てみたいです。 駐車場から長い階段を登った先にある天文台ですね。併設されているストーンヘンジ風のモニュメントのある広場がちょっと別世界っぽかった。

  • 4/5 Weka M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cycle Road will eventually go past gere if they ever finish it ..then it will b cool

  • 5/5 野沢尚 8 months ago on Google
    駐車場から森のなかを10分ほど登ると写真のような素敵な風景が現れます。 某漫画のような十二星座を表した建造物、ベンチ、コロッセオ?、遠くの山並み。 日本に(群馬に)こんなところがあるのかと感動します。 夜は星空も綺麗でしょう。 天文台に入ると、星空の写真パネルや実際に使われている巨大な望遠鏡が観覧出来ます。 夏休みにお子さんを連れて訪れることをオススメします。

  • 5/5 BON 9 months ago on Google
    素晴らしいロケーションです。この場所から星空を眺めてみたいと思わずにはいられません。施設内は見学できてちょっとしたお土産も買えますし、設備の一部を利用するための講習も開かれているようです。


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