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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 onlyRecommendation paused

Sunset 17:09Astronomical dark 18:35Sunrise 06:29

67Sky conditions only

Moon for the selected night

Waning crescent

19% · Above horizon

19%

Fair

Cloud

41%

Wind 5.2 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

16%

Visibility 35 km

Poor

Humidity

93% · 9°C

Visibility 35 km

Wed, Nov 4

Road status not verified

Checks before departure

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

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· 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.

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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.