Kiso Observatory, Kiso Valley

#3 among attractions in Kiso Valley

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Kiso Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at Mt. Ontake in Japan. The observatory was founded in 1974, originally as a branch observatory of the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory, with the express objective of studying extra-galactic astronomical objects. Since 1988, it has been maintained by the Institute of Astronomy, Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo. It is home to the 105 cm Schmidt Telescope. It is currently open for use by astronomers from all over the world. ()

Local name: 東京大学大学院理学系研究科附属天文学教育研究センター Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 35°47'39"N, 137°37'41"E

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Kiso Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Makio Dam, Nezame no toko, Kiso Dam, Kiso.

2.7 miNW
Reservoir, Dam
Makio Dam, Kiso Valley
68 min walk • Makio Dam is a dam in the Nagano Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1961.
4.2 miE
Outdoor activities
Nezame no toko
109 min walk • Nezame no toko, meaning "Bed of Awakening" is a scenic spot in Japan, located in Agematsu, Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture. It is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
3.3 miNE
Dam
Kiso Dam
85 min walk • Kiso Dam is a dam in the Nagano Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1968.
5.4 miNE
Town
Kiso
138 min walk • Kiso is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 5 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,045 in 4892 households, and a population density of 23 persons per km². The total area of the town is 476.03 square kilometres. Kiso Town is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

Kiso Observatory, Kiso Valley

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Kiso Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Makio Dam, Kiso Valley

Nezame no toko

Kiso Dam

Kiso