Geminids Meteor Shower Stargazing 2026

About this event

The "Stargazing Event," where participants gaze at sparkling stars spread across the clear winter night sky, will be held over two days on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Kasama City's Atago Tengu no Mori Cherry Blossom Plaza / Workshop in Ibaraki Prefecture. Held in conjunction with the Geminids meteor shower season, this event combines an entertaining lecture on stars and outer space by an expert instructor with a hands-on night-sky observation session. The lecture starts at 17:00, and the stargazing starts at 18:00. This is an event parents and children can participate in together, open to children up to junior high school age (must be accompanied by a guardian). Families can spend a special moment gazing up at the stars on a winter night. The participation fee is 500 yen (tax included), which includes coffee or cocoa from Panorama Cafe. Cold-weather clothing, flashlights, and leisure picnic mats are required. The capacity is 30 participants, and the application deadline is Monday (national holiday), November 23. Applications are accepted by Kasama Tourism Association via phone, email, and fax.

Venue

ATAGO FOREST HOUSE

99-15 Izumi, Kasama, Ibaraki 319-0209