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Let's find stars and shooting stars at Yatsugatake, a sacred place of starry sky
A journey to develop sensitivity: First encounter with a shooting 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, encountering "First Shooting Star"** for children will be an irreplaceable moment to nurture sensibility richly.
The starry sky is full of itself: Observation deck that brings excitement
Our pride is a dedicated observation deck that has nothing to block. In the sophisticated space of the resort, the deck will turn 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 deep excitement and endless curiosity in children's hearts. “The stars are really shining!” You will hear that cheer.
2025 Meteors that can be seen in the future
| Meteor shower name | Period that can be seen | Maximum day |
|---|---|---|
| Meteor shower | From November 3 to December 2, 2025 | November 18 |
| Gemini meteor shower | From November 19 to December 24, 2025 | December 14 |
| Ursids | December 16-26, 2025 | December 21 |
Plan contents
Yatsugatake in winter is a place worthy of calling the “Holy Land of Starry Sky”. The clear air, low humidity, and the lightlessness of the city make the stars even more stand out. In particular, January to March is the most transparent season 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 exceeding 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 stars that are almost reachable. In particular, Orion, Sirius, and the Pleiades Cluster (Subaru) are the highlights of this season.
Here is one specific experience. At the observation deck in Grand Mercure Yatsugatake Resort & Spa, a "starry sky observation party" is held exclusively for guests. The time for parents and children to look through the telescope while listening to the 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 memory of a lifetime.
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