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Ibara Hoshizora Park

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

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 19:17Astronomical dark 20:58Sunrise 05:06

85Excellent

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

32% · Below horizon

32%

Excellent

Cloud

11%

Wind 3.9 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 13 km

Poor

Humidity

97% · 23°C

Visibility 13 km

Sun, Jul 19

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

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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.