【Official】Seiwa Kogen no Yado

7/30 The Kumamoto spread prevention declaration was issued, and Yamato Town was also targeted as an infection spread area.
As a result, Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory will be changed as follows.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.
■Target period　:From July 31st until the epidemic prevention declaration is lifted
■Opening hours　:From 14:00 to 21:00　*The museum closes early on bad weather.
■Astronomical observation meeting:From 20:00 to 21:00
　　　　　　　　　　*We will change the contents depending on the reservation status.　
　　　　　　　　　　*During the period, there are days when the general public cannot be accepted.
　　　　　　　　　　　Please be sure to contact us.

We are taking the following measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection.
Please understand to all users.
1. Last reception Please check in by 17:30.
2. Supper time ends from 17:30 to 19:30
　　　　　　　　　*We will inform you of the start time between 17:30 and 18:30.
　　　　　　　　　*We will specify the start time on days when congestion is expected.
　　　　　　　　　*We will respond in accordance with the standards of the Kumamoto Prefecture Infection Prevention Measures Certification System.
3. Astronomical observation meeting 1 time capacity / 15 people or less　　　
　　　　　　　　　*It will be held in 3 sessions from 20:00.

Thank you for visiting the Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory.
The property is open from 14:00 to 22:00 and is not allowed to enter the premises outside business hours.(Excluding guests)
Regardless of whether or not you participate in the astronomical observation society, we ask for your cooperation in exiting after the business hours are over.
　Those who wish to use the facility after 22:00 for the purpose of astrophotography, etc. need to apply for a license.Please contact the observatory in advance.

◆Astronomical observation party
For the time being, the following operations will be carried out to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
・By appointment only:Up to 30 people a day(Including guests)
・The observation time will be limited to prevent three-way traffic.
・If you do not have a reservation, please contact us as we may decline observations.
・Observation time(2 times in total:Please let us know your preferred time zone when making a reservation)
　(1) From 20:00 (2) From 20:30　
The observation time may change depending on the weather conditions on the day.
・Up to 15 people per observation

We also provide information on Instagram.

★Reservation for accommodation applying the GoTo Travel Campaign
To make a reservation using the GoTo Travel Campaign, please register as a member from "Jalan net" and apply.
You can book at a discounted room rate.
Please note that this does not apply to reservations made by phone or made through the website reservation site.
(For details, please see the "Seiwa Kogen no Yado Page".)

★Measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection
As a business operator participating in the GoTo travel business, we fully understand and thoroughly implement the "Measures to prevent the spread of infection" that is a condition for participation.
(For details, please see the "Information Page".)

Aso Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory is located on the south outer ring of Aso and is located in Minamoto-machi Inaokahara (commonly known as Seiwa Plateau), with an altitude of 700 m and a good 360-degree view.
You can enjoy Mt Aso the north side and the 1000 m class Kyushu Mountains on the south side, and enjoy the best location.
There are few city lights and the air is clear, so you can enjoy a lot of starry sky.

・Mark:700m
・east longitude:131.06
・north latitude:32.44

This lodge type accommodation is located on the west side of Seiwa Plateau Astronomical Observatory.(A total of 10 buildings)
Why don't you stay overnight at Seiwa Kogen no Yado and play with the stars all night long?

An accommodation plan with dinner and astronomical observation is also available.

At restaurant Seiza no Mori (woods), super-sized yakiniku is a standard menu.
It is served as dinner for in-house guests.

Snacks and coffee are also available.
Please drop in when you come to Seiwa Plateau.

Big Dipper and Ursa Major