Place to visit
Saji Observatory, Japan: what it is and when to go
Saji Observatory is an observatory (佐治天文台) in Japan (Tottori). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Local name
- 佐治天文台
- Where
- Japan · 1, 689-1312, 鳥取市, 鳥取県
- Best time
- February.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 145 km as the crow flies
- Website
- city.tottori.lg.jp
- Run by
- 鳥取市
- Coordinates
- 35.34196, 134.11965
What it is and where
Saji Observatory is an observatory (佐治天文台) in Japan (Tottori).
It is in Tottori, where this site lists 36 more places to see, 20 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.34196, 134.11965; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 鳥取市
It is one of the Stargazing places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Saji Observatory is February.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebBest time10:43
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBetter not12:54
- MayBetter not13:52
- JunBetter not14:22
- JulBetter not14:10
- AugBetter not13:20
- SepBetter not12:13
- OctBetter not11:05
- NovPossible10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Juno ObservatoryObservatory52 m
- Pallas ObservatoryObservatory56 m
- Ceres ObservatoryObservatory66 m
- Astraea ObservatoryObservatory70 m
- Azo Koen Ski AreaSki resort8.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Stargazing
- Gekko Observatory: Observatory
- Bisei Spaceguard Center: Japanese astronomical observatory
- TAMA 300: gravitational wave detector
- Kwasan Observatory: astronomical observatory in Japan
- Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory: Observatory
- Okayama Astrophysical Observatory: Observatory
Every Japan place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saji Observatory?
It is an observatory (佐治天文台 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Saji Observatory?
February. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Saji Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 145 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Juno Observatory, Pallas Observatory, Ceres Observatory. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Tottori36 places to see in and around Tottori, Japan: Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori Castle, Jinpūkaku. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Stargazing43 places for stargazing in Japan, from Gekko Observatory to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.