National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Review

I went there for the first time. There are many cultural assets dotted in a peaceful atmosphere and you can enjoy it. However, there is an image of "Observatory = Look at the stars", so if you are open to the public you wanted to look into the telescope on weekdays.

Astronomical observation events are held every month. I highly recommend it.

Favorite place. When I was a kid, I looked into a 60 cm reflector telescope

I went at the meeting of the new celestial body.
In the meantime I did a 4D planetarium.

, the closest place where the universe can be felt familiar.

I let you sit down at the summer event and have valuable experiences such as Jupiter observation at a huge telescope that you never see or do not usually see

You can take a quick look at the basics of astronomy
It would be nice to have some knowledge, but it might be boring for an amateur like me
I feel good outdoors in the forest

A calm and peaceful venture through the artifacts of space. The entire area is pleasantly decorated with trees, pathways and small space gimmicks.

If you like space, you will probably spend more time than you think. Of course, the facilities are not new, but there are several exhibitions of old astronomical telescopes on the site, so it is fun just to stroll as a park.
There is a 4D2U dome theater like a planetarium where you can watch 3D electronic shutter-type solar systems and 3DCG simulations of the galaxy, and it is safer to make a reservation.

You can enjoy various historical heritage sites in a quiet place for free.

Although entry is free, you need to get a Visitor patch at the visitor's reception. On a sunny day, you can observe the state of the sunspot with the telescope of the solar observation satellite (directly, not seeing the sun). In the observation place there were people in charge and explained variously, but since I visited on Saturday, I did not know whether we can stay on weekdays either.
Because the inside of the hall is divided into several observation facilities, it takes time to look at everything as it is. Because the toilet is set up here and there, there seems to be no trouble.
When visiting by car, please stop at parking lot entering from parking garage from back gate, receptionist, bike and bicycle enter parking lot (free) when entering from the main gate, opposite side is receptionist (so we come to walk a little from the parking lot is needed).
Although there are dining halls and shops inside, sales are only weekdays, so we had to finish the holiday meal outside.

The 4D2U Dome Theater seems to be updated at any time with the latest research results, so I think I will go to see it again, but once it is enough, is it enough?
Overall it is not content for children. Cafeteria and purchasing are important except for weekdays, so be careful.

Love this place. There were not many people and the weather was super good. Good place to visit for astronomy fans. Many telescopes and exhibitions to see.

It is open to the public, experiments are fun to watch
The restaurant has a menu for public disclosure only

Only this facility is free. 4D2U is worth a look! The road from the station is very crowded, so if you go by bus or car, you may want to look at the time.

I went on Sunday. The shops and cafeteria are closed, but there are staff members at the facilities of the tour course, and they will explain in a clear way. I will devise and talk about it so that it can be understood even in elementary school lower grades, so I think that you can enjoy any age who goes there.

It is the famous National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. It seems that observations are now centered on Nobeyama and Okayama in Japan, and Subaru on the Big Island of Hawaii and Aruna in Chile overseas. It is said that the facility that used to be in Azabu was moved to Mitaka, and the observatory, telescope, camera, and observation equipment from the Meiji era remain. You can also watch many videos of history, space, and astronomical observations at the museum. I went on a holiday, but there are few people and it is in a chartered state. However, except in winter, there are many mosquitoes, and insect repellent and anti-itching for insect bites are essential. Many of the facilities are normally closed, but it is open to the public several times a year so that experts can explain and experience observations.

You can see various things for free!
The scale's greatness is amazing!

There are plenty of walking courses and exhibits, and it is a wonderful place to learn new things every time you go. You can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn. Also, reservation is required, but the planetarium 4D2U is recommended because it is of excellent quality despite being free.

Is it necessary to wash the outer wall to a minimum?

#2020/07/24
I visited Subaru Mitaka to kill time waiting for work.

The tour has resumed, but I could not enter inside the building.
However, it was enough to take a walk around the site surrounded by greenery and valuable old facilities.

Bees were flying, so you should avoid black clothes and perfumes.
You should also have insect repellent.

When visiting the Observatory it is better to see if you can visit in advance. I do not know for any reason you can decline visit. But I am thankful to the receptionist, gentleman who handed Japanese touches gifted to such an observer.

Here is a window to dreams, romance and the universe

I appreciate the moon. When I observed it with a good telescope, I was surprised that it looked so bright and dazzling.

There is a tour course and you can enjoy old facilities.
In particular, regular exhibitions to be held at the 4D2U Dome Theater require a reservation in advance on the Internet, but the starry sky is reproduced as a stereoscopic image, and its beauty is well worth watching once. In the spring cherry blossom season, cherry blossoms in Taichung are also beautiful, so you can also enjoy cherry blossom viewing (I think alcohol drinking and eating are prohibited)

Orion in the winter night sky
One of the "Betelgeuse"
explode? that is
It will be the first supernova in the Milky Way Galaxy for about 40 years.
The life of
And a few days or hundreds of thousands of years
No one can predict.
The starry sky darkens! What is hoax information?
What

I think that it is a wonderful spot where you can feel green, sky and the universe in Tokyo (^ ^)

The observatory with the old telescope, the first equator room, is very good.

I was wrong the day I came, just looking out of the telescope is a bit boring.

Please note that the general parking lot is not a front entrance! !

One of the best observatories you will ever see. Lovely place.

There is a 4D 2 U Dome Theater, there is a planetarium where you can enjoy high-tech 3D video & expert commentary. You can also see elderly astronomical stations and huge telescopes. Reservation required. Astronomy mania, ruin mania will not be dying. To what mind this place is as rich as natural as Tokyo, you can refresh.

The cherry blossoms are beautiful. Researchers will be commentators at the facility

The cherry blossoms are still beautiful (2019/4/7). It is near from Shindaiji. I can walk. (About 30 minutes walk on Google map)

I went on a holiday daytime. Because the daytime exhibition is not very interesting, it seems good to go to the observation meeting of the night application system.

I have been doing it many times.
The regular observation party of the night is always full. Stars can be seen thanks to young researchers' easy-to-understand presentations and helpful staff. It is also a good place to feel my smallness in a large site. There is also a question corner, and it answers politely to foolish questions unique to amateurs.
A day observatory is also good. Anyway it is wide and full of nature.

We are holding a public observation society several times a month, and we can enjoy both family members and adults alone

Excellent facility with a lot of astronomical items of the past to see.
The guard at the Gate House was very friendly and gave us some brochures. He actually came running after us a few minutes later when he realised he gave us the wrong language. I wish guards in other parts of the world were that caring.
I strongly recommend the facility to any Astronomer or Astronomy enthusiast.

If you go from the first equatorial room to the large equatorial room, you can feel the progress of science. After that, a world incomprehensible to outsiders. Surrounded by a large site and greenery, it is an active research facility, but an extremely luxurious space if you think of it as a space park.

I think that it is the center of charm of Mitaka. Well so far from the station.

On the large site, the latest science technology and buildings of the Taisho period coexist, and it is a place full of romance.

A very nice place, but alas not so much to do. I think I arrived on a day off because the place was pretty empty. Gladly we met an instructor that explained everything (half in Japanese and half in English) and we surely enjoyed our time there. Besides the two active observatories there is also a huge park you can take a stroll in and a small museum and library if you want to enrich your knowledge a little bit, yes it is all in Japanese, sorry.
We spent there a couple of hours. You can go here after or before the visit in the Studio Ghibli Museum.

You can enjoy the four-dimensional world with rich nature.

Visited on a dusky evening at work. There is only an observatory, the outside light has only a minimum, and it stumbled. When visiting, be careful.

You can observe the telescope of the Observatory for free.

I reserved a 4D 2U Dome Theater and went.
There was only the National Astronomical Observatory, and we enjoyed this theater with a scientific commentary for maniacs than a romantic planetarium.
For me who usually wear glasses I think that it is somewhat worried that 3D eyeglasses put on top of glasses sometimes slide off, but I think that people who do not have glasses can enjoy it enough.
Although there are places to visit the observatory and its surroundings, there is no facility to play, so I think that it is better to use it in a short time to narrow down the purpose.

Excellent place for star gazers! You can book the facility for star gazing party and you can check their 20 inch telescope

Come to join a winter school here. There are free areas for visitors to enjoy and see the telescope dorms. Every month they hold the star gazing in the evening, but you need to register first on the website.

Fun historical observatories. Lots of good science is happening here.

There is a large, thick forest in front of the Chofu Airfield and in front of the Higashihachi Road. You can tour but pay for parking.

He / she does astronomical observation several times a month. It is a lottery, but you can have a very good experience.

4D2U is easy to book and there are several smoking areas. In the old days there was no back gate, but it was a spot where locals were watching flowers in their own way, but it would be the trend of the times. .

We were able to talk directly with the staff at each exhibition location, and spent a very meaningful time. I was very interested in astronomy and observation. Just watch out for insect bites.

It seems to be more crowded but it's free so you can relax.

The person in charge will tell you carefully. The mechanism to move the big telescope is spectacular.

I was able to see the retro telescope and observation equipment as a cultural heritage.

There was a national observatory at such a place.
You can only visit the tour course that is open to the public with a visitor badge.

Free. (I thought I could take a little money to keep the materials etc.)

Old buildings from the Taisho era are dotted in the forest.
There are many old quaint buildings.

Many old telescopes and observation devices are on display.
There were many tangible cultural properties and important cultural properties.

An active university student at the University of Tokyo was in the first equator room and the Astronomical Observatory History Museum.

The tour course is an old building that actually played a role, telescopes are mostly observation devices, but you can learn the history of Japanese astronomy and feel the thoughts of the people involved.

I hope that many children will come to see us and be interested in astronomy.

The adjoining House of Stars, Forests and Picture Books was the official residence of the family of staff working at the observatory.

I'm a astronomical fan!
Thank you to all the volunteers!

I went to a free public release once a year but memories of walking a lot for the stamp rally. Moreover, it seems interesting that there are quota limits, so it is advantageous for a healthy group to see it. Many of the staff members are only speaking to children and groups. A firm student thought that it was great without calling discrimination. The toilet was beautiful.
Although I listened to some lectures, I was laughing with an amiable gag with either of them being told to sandwich a gag. I listen in front of my eyes so I can only laugh. I did not compel such a thing, I thought it might be good with the will of the lecturer.
Even though the National Astronomical Observatory it is an impression of an immature event. Impression that it is not a big deal. If you are wearing five, just wanting to think that it was a good event because you came all the time? That will not change anything. You better write it if you want to come back again.

People who universe, stars, and those longing for space travel should visit. There are various events of the year

The tour is free. You can go to the guardian office and accept the reception. Everyone has retired facilities as an observatory, but the sun observation telescope seems to be visible if there are people and the sun is out. I thought that I would like to go again as well as studying things like stars and astronomical telescope.

Because the inside of the hall is cold, it is better to visit with measures against cold!

The astronomical telescope can be observed (^^) The autumn leaves and the flowers of the four seasons are beautiful!

I went there for the first time and enjoyed it very much. If you are a star lover, this is irresistible.

Please experience the world that cannot be seen in the sky of Tokyo once.
Even so, the nearest station is far

It looks like a university campus. There is green and is healed very much.

You can see the historical telescope in the spacious environment.

Awesome, I can understand the history of astronomical observations

You can learn about the history of astronomy in Japan. A lot of instruments that are no longer usable are displayed now. It is a facility that is impressed that science and technology advances in this way.