How About a Relaxing Stargazing Experience in the Countryside?

Sightseeing

One of my favorite hotels, where I’ve stayed more than six times, is ‘Minamiaso Luna Observatory Auberge “Forest Atelier” ‘ in Shirakawa, Minamiaso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture.

The standout feature of this hotel is the largest privately-owned observatory in Kyushu, owned by the hotel’s owner. The astronomical observatory is equipped with an 82mm reflective telescope and a computer-controlled electronic system (which includes a motorized function to automatically track stars). On a clear night, you can even see Saturn’s rings in sharp detail. Hotel guests can participate in stargazing tours and enjoy a high-precision planetarium experience.

Appearances of the observatory, entrance and restaurant, Minamiaso Luna Observatory Auberge “Forest Atelier”

Another highlight is the authentic French dinner, where you can savor steak made from “Akaushi,” a famous brand of beef from Kumamoto Prefecture.

The vegetables and fruits are also home-grown, making for a very delicious breakfast.

Additionally, there is a natural hot spring on the property, and hotel guests can enjoy bathing in it by reserving a time slot in advance.

a dessert of dinner

This place truly allows you to spend a slow, relaxing time, and it’s one of my personal favorites. Tokyo and Kyoto are great, but every once in a while, it’s nice to spend time in a peaceful place where time flows slowly like this.

【公式】熊本阿蘇のホテル宿泊は「森のアトリエ」南阿蘇ルナ天文台
南阿蘇の大自然の中、思いっきり星を楽しむ「泊まれる天文台」。プラネタリウムや天文台が楽しめる星空ツアーをはじめ、創作フレンチコースが人気の宿です。

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