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Saji Astro Park

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Saji Astro Park

佐治天文公園

Tottori · Chugoku

Saji Astro Park is a unique astronomical park that offers visitors a chance to learn about the stars and planets through various exhibits and a planetarium. The park features beautiful landscapes and is an excellent spot for stargazing due to its low light pollution.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers overlook this park in favor of more famous attractions in Tottori.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 284 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Thu 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Inaba-Yashiro Station
Website
city.tottori.lg.jp/www/contents/1425466200201

Today

Tue closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Thu 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sun 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

How to get there

From Hiroshima Station · ~3h 51m by car

Tags

astronomystargazing

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