Yame City Star Culture Museum

Yame City Star Culture Museum is a public observatory in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, built around one of Kyushu's largest public telescopes and open to visitors most days of the week.

About Yame City Star Culture Museum

Opened in 2009 and operated by Yame City, the museum combines a working observatory with a planetarium, making it a popular stop for both casual stargazers and dedicated astronomy fans in the region.

Telescopes & research

The facility houses a 65cm telescope alongside a 100cm telescope, the latter reportedly the largest public telescope in Kyushu. Daytime observations are offered throughout the week, alongside planetarium shows.

Location & getting there

The museum sits in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in Japan's Asia region. A small on-site hotel with Japanese- and Western-style rooms lets visitors combine an overnight stay with stargazing.

Visiting Yame City Star Culture Museum

The museum is open Monday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:30 to 22:00, and Wednesday to Friday from 12:50 to 22:00. You can reach the museum by phone at +81 943 52 3000, or check current details on its official website before visiting.

See your named star from here

With telescopes this capable, staff at Yame City Star Culture Museum can help point toward the coordinates of a named star for a memorable viewing session. Name a star of your own, or browse the catalogue of stars already named through Star Register.