Shinkamigoto Stargazing

Held every month! Same day reservation available!

Being a remote island town, Shinkamigoto and its islands offers breathtaking sights of the night sky unmatched by anywhere else in Japan thanks to its near total lack of light pollution. With its mountainous geography, there are countless highly elevated, isolated spots to enjoy a night of stargazing in the great outdoors. Tours are available, such as the Kamigoto Airport Starry Night Tours in August - November, in which participants can access the runway of the normally inaccessible Kamigoto Airport runway on the historic Kashiragashima Island to tour the night sky with a variety of astronomical equipment. Other popular spots for stargazing include the Mount Ryukanzan Observatory on Wakamatsu Island, Kurosaki Park in Arikawa, and Yagatame Observatory in Kamigoto. Explore the island’s mountains for yourself and create your very own stargazing adventure.

Address		長崎県南松浦郡友住郷７４４
TEL		0959-42-0964
Contact		Shinkamigoto Tourism Association
FAX		0959-42-0967
Website		Inquiry Form
Meeting time		8:15 PM (May vary based on season)
Meeting place		Available at many locations around the island. Choose the one closest to your lodging! ※ Our starry night guides will find the perfect spot for you. Examples: Kurosaki Park, Fureai-land, Hamagurihama Beach, Aokata Port, Narao Exercise Park, Wakamatsu Exercise Park,
Price		Adult: 4000 yen Child: 2000 yen Wakuwaku Jousen-ken (Experience coupons) can be redeemed here!
Reservation deadline		Consult by phone up until 12 PM of the desired day ※ Deadline is 5 PM of the previous day if filling out the application form.
Minimum number of participants		2 people (up to a maximum of 20)
Note		Tours can be cancelled based on star visibility conditions, such as in the even of heavy rain