Takanezawa observatory

Takanezawa observatory is an astronomical observatory in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, situated in the town of Takanezawa on the Kanto plain north of Tokyo.

About Takanezawa observatory

Little public information is available about Takanezawa observatory beyond its location. We have not verified details such as its founding date, operating body, or instruments, so we won't speculate here.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in Tochigi Prefecture, part of Japan's Kanto region, an area of farmland and low hills north of the capital. Tochigi's more rural stretches tend to offer somewhat darker skies than central Tokyo.

Visiting Takanezawa observatory

We don't have confirmed hours or visitor information for this site. If you're travelling to the area, check current details through local Tochigi tourism resources before you go.

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