It looks like “2025 Autumn Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens” will be held at Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens on Saturday, October 25.
Quoted from Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens （星のソムリエ?＠西宮）
2025 Autumn Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens Overview
When is it?
Saturday, October 25
*May be canceled in case of bad weather. Announcements will be posted on the official page.
Where is it?
Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens 4F (Rooftop)
Sky Garden & Gardens Hall
Here it is on the floor map↓
What will they be doing?
Autumn Starry Sky Observation Event🔭
You’ll be able to see Saturn, autumn constellations, and more〜🪐💫
- A. 18:30〜18:55
- B. 19:00〜19:25
- C. 19:30〜19:55
- D. 20:00〜20:25
*During time slot A, Saturn may be a little hard to see.
Location: Sky Garden
“Make a Mini Planetarium” Craft Experience✨
You can try a fun and simple papercraft activity to make a mini planetarium. Use your smartphone light to project a starry sky onto your room’s ceiling or walls♪🌌
Time: 15:00〜16:30
Instructor: Hiromi Takeuchi from the University of Hyogo Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory
Location: Gardens Hall
Participation Fee?
Free
Capacity?
- Observation event: 65 people per session (260 total across 4 sessions)
- Workshop: 30 people (for elementary school students, with a guardian)
How to Join
Both the observation event and workshop require advance registration through the dedicated website〜
Registration period↓
Observation event: Friday, October 3, 10:00〜Sunday, October 5, 14:00 *Lottery system
→Apply from hereWorkshop: Friday, October 3, 10:00〜Saturday, October 12 *First-come, first-served (ends once capacity is reached)
→Apply from here
*Phone applications are not accepted.
*Applications may be temporarily paused if there are too many. They may reopen if cancellations occur.
Event details are →here
Finally
Lately, the nights have been getting a little cooler, haven’t they〜🍃 There’s something that really touches the heart about looking up at the starry sky in the crisp night air🌟 For children who don’t usually get the chance to take a close look at constellations, this is sure to become a special memory. Why not join in and enjoy the autumn night sky together as a family〜😄
