🏛 Enoura Observatory

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🏛 Enoura Observatory

📍 Enoura Observatory
(Enoura, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture / Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Nebukawa Station)

Introduction

Opened in 2017 after 10 years of planning, contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto is a "place where art interacts with nature." Scattered throughout the facility are a gallery building, stone stage, optical glass stage, teahouse, and garden, allowing visitors to experience the land itself as art while immersed in the sea, sky, and seasons.

Basic Information

Visiting Hours: Morning: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / Afternoon: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Periods rotate, approximately 3 hours)

Admission Fee: Reservations: ¥3,300 / Same-day tickets (if available): ¥3,850

Reservation Method: Reserve your date, time, and bus seat online. Walking tickets are also available with phone confirmation between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on the day of the event.

Age Limit: 12 years and older only (for safety and organizational reasons).

Access & Price Summary

Transportation: Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from JR Nebukawa Station. It's best to reserve a bus seat when making your reservation.

Reservations: Required (online or by phone on the day of the event). A sunny day with a reservation is the best option.

Estimated Price: ¥3,300-¥3,850 (including admission and shuttle)