Yatsugatake-Kobuchizawa observatory

Yatsugatake-Kobuchizawa observatory is an astronomical facility set high in Japan's Yatsugatake Mountains, registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 386.

About Yatsugatake-Kobuchizawa observatory

Sitting at an elevation of roughly 1,105 metres, the observatory shares its mountain range with the nearby Yatsugatake South Base Observatory (code 896). The region's name lives on in the sky: asteroid 4033 Yatsugatake was named after these mountains.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in the Yatsugatake Mountains of Japan's Asia region, at coordinates 35.89°N, 138.32°E, and at an altitude that puts it well above the surrounding lowlands.

Visiting Yatsugatake-Kobuchizawa observatory

Public visiting details, including opening hours and access, are not confirmed for this site. Check local tourism resources or a search engine before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

High in the mountains, far from city lights, is exactly the kind of setting where a named star becomes easiest to find. Name a star or explore the catalogue of stars already registered with us.