About 20 minutes by car from JR Shibetsu Station. Take Hokkaido Prefectural Route 1040 (Shishibetsu-Kumaushi-Genya Line) or the Shibetsu-cho municipal bus Isowai Line and get off at the "Tawadaidaira Entrance". Show route
Op.Hours
Open 24 hours
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
Free
INFO
Parking is free. Restrooms are available in the rest house.
HP
Overview
Tawadaidaira Observatory is a spectacular spot to experience the vast nature of Hokkaido. The panoramic view of the endless grassland stretching as far as the eye can see is truly awe-inspiring. With nothing obstructing your view, the sky feels vast and the feeling of openness is overwhelming. Near the observatory, you'll find a rest house (with a shop and food; closed in winter) and a campground. Enjoy the magnificent scenery during the day and camp under a breathtaking starry night. With minimal streetlights and clean air, you can enjoy a star-filled sky at night. Witness the Milky Way and shooting stars – a celestial spectacle unseen in most cities. Tawadaidaira Observatory is a unique Hokkaido sightseeing spot where you can fully enjoy the majestic nature and starry sky.