Achi Village
🗺️ Sky Paradise: Japan's Number One Starry Sky Journey天空の楽園 日本一の星空ツアー
Achi Village
About Sky Paradise: Japan's Number One Starry Sky Journey
In a village at an altitude of 1,400 meters, encounter the "Most Beautiful Starry Sky in Japan," as selected by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.
Details
Located in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, it is known as the "Sky Park." It won first place in the "National Starry Sky Continuous Observation Project" organized by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment and was selected as a spot where the most dazzling starry sky can be seen. At the Fujimidai Plateau Ski Resort "Sky Park," a stargazing tour called "Sky Park Japan's Number One Starry Sky Journey" is held throughout the year.
The stargazing venue is set at an altitude of 1,400 meters and can be accessed by a cable car. Visitors can enjoy a vivid commentary from a starry sky guide while admiring Japan's most beautiful starry sky. The highlight of the tour is the moment when, amidst a countdown, all lights are extinguished, and the twinkling stars suddenly appear before everyone, leading to an eruption of cheers and a peak in atmosphere.
During the tour, there are also special events such as live concerts and film festivals. Visitors can enjoy a feast of stars, images, and music on the vast grasslands. If you want to see even more spectacular starry skies, it is recommended to visit during seasons with higher air transparency; generally, nights around the new moon are the best time for stargazing.
Highlights
A stargazing night tour held in Achi Village, Japan's first starry sky spot certified by the Ministry of the Environment. While listening to the guide's explanations about the stars, you can admire the sky adorned with sparkling stars like scattered jewels. The moment when all the lights go out and the vast expanse of stars appears before your eyes is truly moving.
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Essential Information
Address
3731-4 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture
Phone
0265-43-3001 (Hoshizora no Mura Achi - Achi Asahi Tourism Bureau)
Getting There
(1) Take the Achi Hirugami Bus from JR Chuo Main Line "Kamisuwa" Station (reservation required for round-trip stargazing tours), approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
(2) Drive about 10 minutes from the "Iida Yamamoto" interchange on the Chuo Expressway.
(3) Take the Chuo Highway Bus from "Igara" for about 20 minutes.
(4) Drive about 10 minutes from the "Hirugami Onsen" on the Chuo Expressway.
Hours / Holidays
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