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Let's find stars and shooting stars in full sky at Yatsugatake, a sacred place of starry sky
A journey to develop sensitivity: First encounter with a star with a child
A quiet place away from the hustle and bustle, Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa offers a special experience that is deeply carved into the memories of your precious family. The clear air of the plateau and the location where the lights of the city do not reach are truly special seats for watching the starry sky. In particular, encounters with ** "First Shooting Star"** for children will be an irreplaceable moment for enriching their sensibilities.
The starry sky is full of itself: Observation deck that brings excitement
The hotel boasts a dedicated observation deck that has nothing to block. In the sophisticated space of the resort, the deck transforms into a natural planetarium at night.
Countless stars spread across the sky. The delicate shine of the Milky Way. And a shooting star that crosses the night sky as a flash of flash.
The sight that can never be seen in the city evokes a deep excitement and an endless curiosity in the heart of the child. “The stars really shine!” You'll hear that kind of cheer.
Meteor showers that can be seen in 2025
| Name of meteor shower | Period that can be seen | Maximum day |
|---|---|---|
| Less meteor shower | From November 3 to December 2, 2025 | November 18 |
| Gemini meteor shower | From November 19 to December 24, 2025 | December 14 |
| Ursids | From December 16 to 26, 2025 | December 21 |
Plan contents
Yatsugatake in winter is the perfect place to call it the “Holy Land of Starry Sky”. Clear air, low humidity, and less light in the city will make the stars even more visible. Especially from January to March, the season is the highest transparency of the year, and the Milky Way and the Omitsu corner in winter can be clearly seen.
Okay, let's get into the subject. According to data from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, it is said that approximately 1.5 times more stars can be seen with the naked eye in areas over 1,000 meters above sea level than flat ground. Yatsugatake also meets the conditions, and when you look up at the night sky, you can see the stars that are almost reachable. In particular, Orion, Sirius, and the Pleiades Cluster (Subaru) are the highlights of this season.
I would like to introduce one specific experience here. At the observation deck in Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa, a guest-only starry sky observation party is held. The time for parents and children to look through the telescope while listening to commentary on the stars by professional staff is a special experience in which "learning and excitement" coexist.
In the cold winter air, the starry sky seen with family and loved ones will be a lifelong memory.
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