The Shizukuishi Galaxy Night Ropeway takes you to an altitude of around 730m, and due to the unique topography where it is difficult for the city light to reach you, you can see a sky full of stars.
One of the attractions is the starry sky guide's explanation of the starry sky, and the stories related to the stars.
You can also watch and experience Morioka's representative summer festival, "Sansa Odori."
The instructor will explain the charm and origin of Sansa in a kind and easy-to-understand manner.
basic information
Access: 45 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station, 20 minutes by car from JR Shizukuishi Station
Contact: Shizukuishi Prince Hotel (Takakura Onsen, Shizukuishi Town)
Phone number: 019-693-1115
FAX:019-693-2336
Homepage: https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shizukuishi/
Experience menu
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Shizukuishi Galaxy Ropeway Starry Sky Guided Tour | A starry sky observation tour accompanied by a professional guide (former teacher, science major). Access the 730m altitude point by night ropeway. | All year round (maintenance closed in spring and winter) | Unlimited (The ropeway can transport approximately 50 people at a time. Riding time is 5 minutes each way) | Approximately 45 minutes (including 20 minutes of explanation) | Inquiry required |
| Local performing arts Morioka Sansa dance experience | Experience the “Morioka Sansa Odori”, one of the Tohoku summer festivals. Along with explanations of traditional performing arts, we will provide practical instruction to the sound of drums that echo high in the sky. At the end, all the students dance together creating a sense of unity. |
All year round (maintenance closed in spring and winter) | 50 to 100 people (need to discuss) | Approximately 60 minutes | Inquiry required |