Kunigami Forest Park — Attraction in Kunigami

My family and experienced the Stargazing Tour that took all of our breaths away.

When we arrived at Kunigami Forest Park. We were greeted cheerily by Miyagi-san and Shimoji-san. They specially took us on the tour even though it was their rest day as the tour we booked the previous day was cancelled due to poor visibility.

During the tour, we were led up to an observatory tower and the entire sky was TWINKLING AND SHIMMERING. We could point out constellations, stars and asterisms. I was amazed that I could see all of them CLEARLY.

Then, we were led into a dome with a giant telescope. The dome OPENED and Miyagi-san and Shimoji-san announced that we will be using the telescope to look at planets!

What we actually saw was BREATHTAKING that as we took turns to look through the telescope we all GASPED. Saturn was so clear that I could see the zonal winds around it! Then the Moon, I saw actual CRATERS. And even a pair of DOUBLE STARS known as albireo. And then Jupiter too, as a planet some light years away!

Truly, I will never forget this night. Miyagi-san and Shimoji-san made the night so special for us. Thank...

I’m reviewing this as a person who went camping in the camping area. Staff was very, very friendly and accommodating when the plans for my stay were abruptly adjusted.

Camping areas that are on the platform require a small hike to get to it, but are more secluded camping areas in the open area. I allowed to pick your favorite spot but do not offer much shade.

There are bathrooms in multiple locations and places to fill up water throughout the park. There’s a few short trails that are not too challenging and offer some pretty good views.

There are showers at one location that are open 24 hours for your use. It’s about a 10 minute walk from some of the further away camp locations.

There’s a vending machine that takes only Japanese yen and a couple alcoholic drink options at the shop which closes at five

The treehouses looked old and worn, but the cabins...

Beautiful camping site. Has coin operated showers, toilets with bidets, easy trails, an observation point, and many cabins/tree houses to stay in if you don't want to bring a tent. Price was cheap, they take card, and you can reserve online. You can see the stars super clear at night.

You have to bring a metal container, with a mat to go under it, to burn wood in or buy their fire set. They have firewood for sale there, but don't forget a firestarter! Staff are incredibly nice and friendly. They seem to do research at this park so do not touch random pipes that are lying on the ground and not connected to anything. They...