Museum of Astronomical Telescopes

This is the world’s first museum dedicated to telescopes. Operating out of a closed elementary school building, the museum displays over 200 telescopes of varying sizes. The museum doesn’t just display telescopes but also holds events in which they are used to look at sunspots and prominences. Situated near the border between Kagawa Prefecture and Tokushima Prefecture, from the museum’s roof visitors take in a beautiful night sky unspoiled by light pollution. Visitors note that here you can see nebulas and star clusters only visible in an area like this with such dark skies.

Spot details

Address: Kagawa Sanuki-shi Tawa Sukemitsu Higashi 30-1 Map
Area: Tosan Area
Phone: 0879491772
Hours: [Open Sunday] Saturday, Sunday (Check on official website)
[Open Hours] 10:00-16:00
Closed: Monday-Friday, Bon FestivalPeriod, New Year's holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]500yen
[High School/College Student]400yen
[Elementary/Junior high school students]300yen
[Pre-schoolers]Free
Parking Lot: Available(40spaces)
※Large bus parking available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (only 1F floor)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Can be connected outside the building