Sapporo City Astronomical Observatory

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This astronomical observatory is managed by the Sapporo Science Center located in Nakajima Park. The observatory uses a 20-centimeter refracting telescope to observe the sun and stars. The telescope can be used to observe the sun during the day and seasonal stars at night (night observation requires an advance application).

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Nakajimakoen 1-17 Map
Area: Central Sapporo Area
Phone: 0115119624
Hours: 10:00-12:00/14:00-16:00
Closed: Monday, Tuesday afternoon, Public holiday's next day, New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Great little observatory

Reviewed : 2020.01.26

Great little observatory in the park. Explanation is only in Japanese. Nice to check out the telescope. Too bad its only open in daytime.
Amazing place for snow sliding and telescope seeing. The host is a great guy.

Reviewed : 2019.12.30

My daughter voted this as the highlight of our Sapporo visit. Kids can do snow sliding on the slope outside, or use the telescope in the opening hours. The host guy speaks flawless English. He lends...
Quiet & Cosy Place To View the Stars & Planets

Reviewed : 2019.10.18

This small observatory is located within Nakajima Park. It is difficult to find much information of the observatory online, but they should be open most days except Mondays and on days when the...