Observatory Stay

Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest

Mie, JP. Bortle 3 sky, scheduled programming, and astronomy-forward stay context.

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$210/ night est.
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Last verified
2026-05-26

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Observing Fit

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20 in maximum aperture from current source evidence or Stella launch estimate.
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Category
Observatory Stay
Tier
stella prime

Planning Notes

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Last verified
2026-05-26
Verification note
Updated Japan launch card; official hotel and Shima tourism evidence support the 50 cm guest telescope facility.
Highlights3
  • Astronomical facility with 50 cm telescope
  • Free access for overnight hotel guests when conditions permit
  • Official hotel facility evidence attached

The sky during your stay

What you can expect overhead at Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest through the year — Moon phases and eclipses are exact dates; the Milky Way and aurora are seasonal likelihoods. Pick a month to plan around it.

Dark window Milky Way Meteors Eclipse★ Best months to visit

July 2026 · recommended

  • Darkest skies

    New Moon on Jul 14 — the best window for the Milky Way and faint objects.

  • Milky Way core — peak seasonseasonal

    The galactic core is high overhead and well placed here.

  • Delta Aquariids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Jul 30, up to ~25/hr. A steady southern-hemisphere favourite.

Dark-sky parks & sites near here

Certified parks, reserves, and observing sites within reach of this stay.

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