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Tokai observatory

Japan · Asia
✦ 35.0412, 137.3535

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About this observatory

Tokai observatory is listed as an astronomical site in Tōkai, Japan, part of the wider Asia region.

About Tokai observatory

Public information specifically describing this observatory's history, instruments, or operators is limited. Tōkai is also home to major physics research facilities, but it isn't confirmed whether this observatory is directly connected to them.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Tōkai, Japan, part of the Asia region, within the country's well-connected Chūbu area.

Visiting Tokai observatory

No public opening hours or visitor details are confirmed. Check for a current website or local listings before planning a visit.

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Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
In Tōkai, Japan.
No public visiting information is confirmed, so check locally before planning a trip.
It isn't confirmed; Tōkai hosts major physics facilities, but public sources don't clearly link them to this specific observatory.
Location
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