It looks like “2025 Summer Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens” will be held at Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens on Saturday, August 23.
Quoted from Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens (Hoshi no Sommelier? @ Nishinomiya)
2025 Summer Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens Overview
When is it?
Saturday, August 23
*May be canceled in case of bad weather (announcements will be made on the official page)
Where is it?
Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens 4F (rooftop)
Here it is on the floor map↓
What will they be doing?
Summer Starry Sky Viewing Event
Take your time observing summer constellations through a telescope!
- A. 19:30～19:55
- B. 20:00～20:25
- C. 20:30～20:55
Capacity: 65 people per session / lottery system / canceled in bad weather
Location: Sky Garden
Planetarium Projection Event 🪐
Enjoy original programs and starry sky explanations inside a handmade dome by the Kobe University Astronomical Society!
- a. 15:00〜15:20 “Cook the Squirrel’s Great Adventure”: A journey by a squirrel who has never seen the stars🐿️
- b. 15:40〜16:00 “Following the Path of the Stars”: Two people fascinated by the night sky are enveloped in darkness…🌌
- c. 16:20〜16:40 “Today’s Starry Sky Guide” (general audience): Seasonal stars and fun space trivia too!✨
- d. 17:00〜17:20 “The Town Beyond the Sky”: From boring days to an adventure among the stars🚀
- e. 17:40〜18:00 “Two Dreams”: On a night when a meteorite falls, two people make their final wish🌠
- f. 18:20〜18:40 “Today’s Starry Sky Guide” (general audience): A full explanation with stories about space✨
Capacity: 15 people per session / about 20 minutes / lottery system
Location: Gardens Hall
Let’s Look at Summer Nebulae and Star Clusters!” 🔭
Observe star formation and star clusters using a telescope equipped with a CMOS camera!
- ① 19:35～20:05
- ② 20:20～20:50
No application required / canceled in bad weather
Location: Konoha Stage
How much does it cost?
Free
How to apply
Applications for the “Starry Sky Viewing Event” and “Planetarium” will be handled by lottery application.
Please apply through the dedicated form here. *Applications by phone are not accepted
Application periods are below↓
- Viewing event: 8/1(Fri)10:00～8/3(Sun)13:00
- Planetarium: 8/1(Fri)10:00～8/2(Sat)22:00
*Even if applications are temporarily suspended because capacity has been exceeded, applications may reopen if cancellations occur.
Event details are → here
Lastly
From looking at real stars on the rooftop of Gardens to hearing stories and explanations about the stars in the planetarium, this event sounds really packed with fun content🌟 Why not bring the kids and look up at the sky as a perfect way to wrap up summer vacation?🌌
