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Things to do in Hokkaido, Japan: The Best Observatories & Planetariums
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō, literally "Northern Sea Circuit") (Japanese: [hokkaꜜidoː] ( listen)), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is the second largest island of Japan, and the largest and northernmost prefecture. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. About 43 km north of Hokkaido lies Sakhalin Island, Russia, whereas to its east and north-east are the disputed Kuril Islands.
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1. Star Hall
2. Ginga no Mori Astronomical Observatory
3. Kitasubaru
4. Sapporo City Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By mauruzou
My daughter voted this as the highlight of our Sapporo visit. Kids can do snow sliding on the slope outside, or use the telescope in the opening hours. The host guy speaks flawless English. He lends sleighs for free, and shows kids around the observatory. If it's cloudy you can't see anything from the telescope but he'll introduce you around, let you play with the VR, etc. Amazing guy, I wish I had a job like his.
5. Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum
6. Sapporo Starlight Dome
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
