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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.

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Sunset 18:10Astronomical dark 19:35Sunrise 05:50

82Sky conditions only

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

37% · Above horizon

37%

Good

Cloud

26%

Wind 6.6 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 33 km

Fair

Humidity

74% · 20°C

Visibility 33 km

Thu, Sep 17

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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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.