Use the facility's telescope to view the starry sky.
Use the facility's telescope to view the starry sky.
Explore the natural world at Unzen Suwanoike Visitor Center through interactive learning programs
See spectacular views of Mount Fugendake at Suwanoike Pond, one of Japan’s top 100 dam lakes. A variety of plants, insects, and birds call the placid waters of the pond home, and the shoreside visitor center features displays on the area’s ecology. Learn about the pond’s flora and fauna at special observation events and discover how the native plants and trees are used to make dye. The visitor center boasts a large telescope, and guests can attend constellation classes and participate in exciting stargazing sessions. Suwanoike Pond is only about 20 minutes by car from the Unzen Onsengai Hot Spring District in the direction of Kuchinotsu.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Available | Year-round |
| Duration | 1–2 hours |
| Cost | Contact the Unzen Suwanoike Visitor Center for information on events, programs and admission fees. |
| Contact | Unzen Suwanoike Visitor Center |
| Phone | (+81) 0957-76-5010 (JP) |
| unzen.suwanoikevc@gmail.com |