🏯Attractions🛍️Shopping🏨Accommodations🍜Restaurants📦Products
Tokyo

🗺️ Shibuya Astronomical Observatoryコスモプラネタリウム渋谷

Tokyo
Shibuya Astronomical Observatory image 1
1 / 4

About Shibuya Astronomical Observatory

A popular observatory mentioned by a well-known commentator.


Details

The Shibuya Space Observatory is located within the "Shibuya Ward Cultural Comprehensive Center Owada," just a 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR "Shibuya" Station. The 17-meter diameter dome screen projects beautiful starry skies and immersive cosmic imagery. The facility is equipped with modern technology, and adult admission tickets are only 600 yen. The starry sky showcases an astonishing scale with 15,000 ordinary stars and 250,000 stars from the Milky Way. The "Tonight's Starry Sky Tour," narrated by Mr. Osamu Muramatsu, known as the "Legendary Astronomer" for his many discoveries of asteroids, along with various other narrators with unique styles, is also extremely popular. The program begins with a focus on starry sky explanations, allowing visitors to relax and gaze at the stars accompanied by music, and includes family-friendly content among various other programs. There are four showings on weekdays and about nine on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The projection schedule and remaining seat availability are announced on the official website, and the narrators for the day are updated in real-time on the official X account, so it's recommended to check before visiting. In addition to the daily screenings, there are also seasonal events and star-gazing gatherings.

Highlights

The observatory located near Shibuya Station is very accessible. There are four projection sessions on weekdays and about nine sessions on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The "Tonight's Starry Sky Tour," narrated by a well-known commentator, is very popular.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer foreign language services? (If so, please specify which languages are available.)

Sorry, we cannot provide foreign language services. *The official website uses Google Translate.

Is it possible to re-enter?

The main hall is open for free, and you can visit without purchasing a ticket. Entry to the dome screen is allowed starting from 5 minutes before the projection begins (as indicated on the ticket) until 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.

Is free Wi-Fi available in the facility?

There is au Wi-Fi. Softbank is available in some areas of the Cultural Center at Owada.

Are there coin-operated lockers?

The main building does not have lockers, but the facilities at the Cultural Comprehensive Center, Yamato, have lockers available.


Recommended Tours & Activities

Essential Information

Address
12th Floor, Owada Cultural Center, 23-21 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Phone
03-3464-2131
Getting There
About a 5 to 7-minute walk from JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu, and Keio "Shibuya" Station.
Hours / Holidays
Monday (if it is a national holiday, the closure will be moved to the following day)

Location Tags

Tokyo

🗺️ You May Also Like

Kurobe Gorge
Kurobe GorgeKurobe City
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umikawa
Oita Marine Palace Aquarium UmikawaOita City
Yūzen's Light Forest (Kimono Forest)
Yūzen's Light Forest (Kimono Forest)Kyoto
Meiji Jingu Museum
Meiji Jingu MuseumTokyo
Okayama Castle
Okayama CastleOkayama City
Nagai Honke
Nagai HonkeNumata City
Haruna Mountain Cable Car
Haruna Mountain Cable CarTakasaki City
Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
Nagahama Castle Historical MuseumNagahama City
Road Station Hagi Sea Mart
Road Station Hagi Sea MartHagi City
Marukin Soy Sauce Memorial Hall
Marukin Soy Sauce Memorial HallShodoshima-cho