Nakagawa observatory
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Nakagawa Observatory is a public astronomical facility in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, operated by the city of Anan.
About Nakagawa Observatory
The observatory is run by Anan City as part of its local science programme, with details listed on the city's official science website.
Location & getting there
Nakagawa Observatory is located in Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku in southern Japan.
Visiting Nakagawa Observatory
For current opening hours and visiting details, Anan City publishes information on its official science website; it's worth checking there before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
If you name a star through star-register, you get its precise coordinates, which staff at a public observatory like this one can use to help you find it in the sky. Browse our star-naming packages or explore the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.