Starry Sky Hiking
星空ハイキング
Ride the night lift up and go on an adventure seeking shooting stars.
Starry Sky Hiking is a fun event that will take you on a night hike under the starry skies of Wakasugikogen Oya Camping Ground.This camp site in the city of Yabu of Yoka was chosen as "the best place to see the stars" by the Ministry of the Environment in 2004.
From the "Star Plaza" you are given a 360 degree view of the sky and you can even see the milky way in good conditions. There is also a "Starry Sky Lift" that is lit up with colorful lights and you can have fun crafting until the evening at a "Star Lantern Workshop". At registration you can shop for goods at the "Starry Night Corner" shop.
Address | 99-2 Wakasu, Oya, Yabu-shi, Hyogo 〒667-0323 兵庫県養父市大屋町若杉99-2 |
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Nearest station Bus stop |
JR Yoka Station (JR八鹿駅) Zentan Bus: Oku Wakasu (全但バス 奥若杉) |
Access info from nearest station / bus stop | About a 65 minute walk from Zentan Bus stop Oku Wakasu |
Price (e.g. entrance fee) | Adult (13y.o.+): 600yen Child: 3y.o.+) 400yen |
Opening Hours | Only Saturdays from late April to mid November and during the busy summer vacation seasons from 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. *Canceled for rain (Not operating during the winter season.) |
TEL | 079-669-1576 |
FAX | 079-669-1591 |
HP | http://www.ooya-ski.jp/ (Japanese) |
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