Kwasan Observatory Weekend Opening: Solar Spectrum Course (Saturdays)

Before you go

A Saturday viewing course centred on observation, with a mini-lecture and visits to four buildings. The observatory's Main Building, Annex and Meridian Hall were designated a Japan Astronomical Heritage site in 2025.

• Same-day applications close 30 minutes before each session

Getting there

About 20 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station (about ¥3,000); free parking for 10 cars. The page notes the nearest station on foot is Keage, but the Higashiyama Driveway has no sidewalk, so walking is not advised.

Booking

Apply through the date links in the official page's opening calendar, which lead to an external application site; same-day applications are accepted until 30 minutes before each session.

Good for

For visitors interested in space and solar observation; elementary and junior-high pupils must be accompanied, and preschool children may not join.