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Tourist Attractions and Experiences

Chihaya Star and Nature Museum

The beauty of the stars seen from the roof of Osaka, Mt. Kongo. Enjoy nature experiences with a friendly professional guide.

Chihayaakasaka Village is located in the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture and is the only village in the prefecture. At the top of Mt. Kongo, which can be reached by the village ropeway to an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters, lies the vast ``Fumin no Mori Chihaya Park'', and the Chihaya Star and Nature Museum is built as its central interaction facility. The museum has an eco-loop, wind power generation system, and other eco-friendly designs, and is filled with photographs, videos, audio, and document displays about Mt. Kongo's plants, wild birds, and animals. There is also a study space where you can use computers and books. A 400mm astronomical telescope is installed on the star observation deck with a sliding roof, and stargazing sessions are held once or twice a month except in winter. In addition, various nature experience programs are also available. The park also has a campground, bungalows, and a village-run accommodation called Kokusu-so.

Basic information

Business hours
April to September: Weekdays 10:00-16:30/Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-17:00
October-November: 10:00-16:30
December to March: 10:00 to 16:00
Holidays
Tuesdays (or the next day if it's a holiday), New Year's holidays 12/29-1/4 *However, admission is free.
*No closing days during the summer camp period (7/15-8/31)
Price
Free
Access
From Tondabayashi Station on the Kintetsu Nagano Line, take the Kongo Bus bound for Chihaya Ropeway. Take the Mt. Kongo Ropeway and get off at Mt. Kongo Station, then walk for about 10 minutes.
Address
1313-2 Chihaya, Chihayaakasaka Village, Osaka Prefecture, 585-0051
Telephone
0721-74-0056
Fax
0721-74-0056
URL
http://1000m.chihayaakasaka.osaka.jp/

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