Hoshi no Bunka-kan

星の文化館

Hoshi no Bunka-kan is an observatory which houses a reflecting telescope with one of the largest aperture in Kyushu. On sunny day, visitors can observe celestial bodies even in daytime. In the facility, there are also a lodge with nine guest rooms and a European restaurant, Kitajujisei so that visitors can observe stars well for a night. The materials concerning stars are available there.

Address (Japanese)	834-0201　福岡県八女市星野村10828-1
Address	10816-5 Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0943-52-3000（星の文化館）
Contact	Hoshi no Bunka-kan
Fax Number	0943-52-3001
Open	10:30am - 10pm (Admission by 9:30pm)
Closed	Tuesdays (Open during the New Year’s Holidays and schools’ spring and summer holidays)
Car Park	Available; 80 vehicles
Access	By train - About 60 minute drive from JR Hainuzuka Station By car - About a 40 minute drive from the Yame Interchange off the Kyushu Expressway
Website	http://www.hoshinofurusato.com