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Ibara Hoshizora Park

A public stargazing park on the summit of Okura Ryuo, where the parking area is normally open.

Bright stars may show. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 19:16Astronomical dark 20:57Sunrise 05:07

78Good

Moon for the selected night

First quarter

41% · Above horizon

41%

Excellent

Cloud

19%

Wind 1.5 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 18 km

Poor

Humidity

92% · 26°C

Visibility 18 km

Mon, Jul 20

Checks before departure

There is no toilet. Verify the dark mountain road and current weather before travelling.

Road status not verifiedOfficial warning not verified

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck local wind, cloud, temperature, and official warnings just before departure.
· Verify roads, public transport, the walking route, and your return separately from the sky score.

Checked: Jul 10, 2026, 00:00 · Review by: Jan 6, 2027, 00:00

Checked: Jul 10, 2026, 00:00 · Review by: Aug 9, 2026, 00:00

Checked: Jul 10, 2026, 00:00 · Review by: Jul 11, 2026, 00:00

Checked: Jul 10, 2026, 00:00 · Review by: Jul 11, 2026, 00:00

Before you stargaze

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.

· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.

· Recheck local wind, cloud, temperature, and official warnings just before departure.

· Verify roads, public transport, the walking route, and your return separately from the sky score.