Kirara Muroneyama Observatory

Ichinoseki City

Southern Iwate

Kirara Muroneyama Observatory

An astronomical dome installed on the roof of the observation rest area near the summit of Mt. Murone. With a reflecting telescope with a diameter of 50cm and a solar telescope with a diameter of 15cm, you can enjoy astronomical observation day and night.
During the day, you can see prominences with a solar telescope.

basic information

Access: 30 minutes by car from JR Orikabe Station, approximately 90 minutes by car from Ichinoseki IC

Contact: Ichinoseki City Hall Murone Branch Industrial Construction Division (1-146 Muroneyama, Murone Orikabe, Ichinoseki City)

Phone number: 0191-64-3700

Experience menu

Experience menu Content period Number of people Time required Fee
Kirara Muroneyama Observatory Kirara Muroneyama Observatory April to November (Closed: every Tuesday and Wednesday) Adults: 310 yen (210 yen), elementary and junior high school students: 150 yen (120 yen), infants free ( ): For groups of 20 or more people