Overview
Hokkaido Prefectural Sunpillar Park is a prefectural park in the city of Nayoro, Hokkaido. Home to the Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru, it is a spot where you can enjoy nature and the night sky alike across its spacious grounds.
Highlights
- ●A spacious prefectural park in Nayoro
- ●The Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru on the grounds
- ●Both stargazing and the outdoors to enjoy
- ●A green park opened in 2006
History
The park opened on 11 November 2006. Run by Hokkaido Prefecture in the city of Nayoro, it includes the Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru within its grounds.
Access
It is located in the city of Nayoro, Hokkaido. It is reachable from central Nayoro; check maps and official sources for detailed routes.
Best season
Summer is comfortable for the outdoors, while an evening visit to the observatory to enjoy the star-filled sky under clear air is a highlight in its own right.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Stroll the grounds of Sunpillar Park
- 2Visit the Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru
- 3Enjoy the outdoors and camping
- 4Watch the stars in Nayoro's night sky
Did you know?
💡 The grounds are home to the Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru.
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