Winter Solstice Light Viewing Gathering

About this event

Hosted by the Odawara Art Foundation, the "Winter Solstice Light Viewing Gathering" is a special event where visitors observe the winter solstice sunrise over Sagami Bay from the Enoura Observatory on the day of the year with the longest night. As founder Hiroshi Sugimoto reflects, the winter solstice marks both an end and a beginning of the year, a turning point of recurring death and rebirth revered by ancient civilizations around the world. Held in time for the sunrise (6:48) on this mystical day, attendees can witness sunlight rising from Sagami Bay penetrate a 70-meter tunnel for approximately three and a half minutes, turning a colossal stone placed opposite deep red. Free shuttle bus service will operate on the day, and facility tours are available after viewing the sunrise. However, visitors below junior high school age are not admitted. The event operates on an advance application lottery system, with the application period running from November 20 (Fri) to November 26 (Thu).

Venue

Odawara Art Foundation Enoura Observatory

362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0025