Place to visit
Yunohira Observatory, Japan: what it is and when to go
Yunohira Observatory is a natural site (湯之平展望所) in Japan (Kagoshima). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57. 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
- Natural site · Nature
- Local name
- 湯之平展望所
- Where
- Japan · 892-8677
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- FUK Fukuoka, 223 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sakurajima.gr.jp
- Coordinates
- 31.59146, 130.62998
What it is and where
Yunohira Observatory is a natural site (湯之平展望所) in Japan (Kagoshima).
It is in Kagoshima, where this site lists 54 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 31.59146, 130.62998; the nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK, Fukuoka), 223 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Yunohira Observatory is April to May and October.
- JanPossible10:09
- FebPossible10:53
- MarPossible11:46
- AprBest time12:47
- MayBest time13:37
- JunPossible14:03
- JulPossible13:52
- AugPossible13:09
- SepPossible12:11
- OctBest time11:12
- NovPossible10:21
- DecPossible9:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57. 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
- HikinohiraMountain in Japan1.4 km
- Mount OnMountain in Japan2.5 km
- SakurajimaVolcano and island located in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan2.9 km
- Public Foot BathHot spring3.5 km
- Sengan-enGarden in Kagoshima, Japan5.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Nature
- Mount Fuji: volcano in Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures, Japan
- Itsukushima Shrine: Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
- Tokyo Bay: bay in Japan
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Mount Aso: volcano in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Shiretoko National Park: national park in Hokkaidō, Japan
Every Japan place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yunohira Observatory?
It is a natural site (湯之平展望所 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Yunohira Observatory?
April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 57.
How do you get to Yunohira Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), 223 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 Hikinohira, Mount On, Sakurajima. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Kagoshima54 places to see in and around Kagoshima, Japan: Sakurajima, Shinmoedake, Mount Kaimon. Best time: February, April to May and October.
- Nature2174 places for nature in Japan, from Mount Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.