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Yotane Square

A walkable open square above Kozushima village, suited to self-guided stargazing.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 18:53Astronomical dark 20:33Sunrise 04:46

93Excellent

Moon for the selected night

First quarter

41% · Below horizon

41%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 17.2 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 24 km

Poor

Humidity

90% · 27°C

Visibility 24 km

Mon, Jul 20

Checks before departure

Walkable from the village. Verify ferry operations and JMA warnings before setting out.

Transport 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

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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.