Let’s Enjoy Summer Nights at the Planetarium
Gotanda Cultural Center Planetarium
Located on the fifth floor of Education Cultural Center, the Gotanda Cultural Center Planetarium can display powerful video of the entire sky with a whole-sky digital system—meaning the display covers 360 degrees—so you can enjoy viewing the night sky while indoors. In addition to a realistic show using an excellent projector that re-creates the color and brightness of the stars, there are various events. The entire family can enjoy the world of the stars at this facility. Why not experience the summer night sky at the planetarium? (Please note that the explanations are all in Japanese.)
General Shows
Dates and time:
 |
Time |
Program |
| First show |
11:00 a.m. |
Show for families (Note: Children in the third grade of elementary school or younger and their parents) |
| Second show |
1:30 p.m. |
Show for a general audience |
| Third show |
3:30 p.m. |
Show for a general audience |
Days: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays (three shows per day)
Show length: About fifty minutes per show; the first half of the program explains the stars currently appearing in the sky.
Notes:
1. The program changes every two months.
2. Admission tickets are sold from 9:00 a.m.
3. If there is a special show, these programs will be canceled. Please call in advance to confirm the program.
Admission:
| Adult |
Between Four Years of Age
and Junior High School Age |
Three Years of Age or Younger |
| 200 yen |
50 yen |
Free of charge unless a seat is used, in which case admission is 50 yen. |
Stargazing
The planetarium offers a stargazing program focusing on the moon and planets using an astronomical telescope in the stargazing section on the roof after studying the objects to be observed. These gatherings are held once a month, and the capacity is up to eighty persons. Admission is free. However, if stargazing is not possible due to inclement weather, the program will be a lecture (approximately one hour long) in the planetarium.
Special Show
A lecturer will give a easy-to-understand presentation (approximately ninety minutes long) on such subjects as basic knowledge of the stars, the history of the constellations and how to find them, and special heavenly bodies. These gatherings are held once a month, and the capacity is up to 86 persons. Please note that general admission is ¥300, and ¥100 for elementary and junior high school students.
An Evening of Stars and Music
You can enjoy the stars while listening to a live performance, such as of classical music. These gatherings are held twice a year.
Astronomy Lectures
Twice a year you can listen to a lecture by a specialist on the heavenly bodies and outer space while enjoying pictures and a projected show.
Notes:
- Children younger than elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Food and beverages are not permitted in the planetarium.
- For all programs other than the general shows, you must apply to the Gotanda Culture Center after confirming the schedule and program by calling or via the Shinagawa City website. Please file an application by the deadline with a return postage-paid postcard (for up to four persons), giving the lecture name and the names (with furigana), addresses and telephone numbers of all participants.
Description of the Facility
Dome diameter: 12 meters
No. of fixed stars: Approximately 9,500 stars of up to the 6.5 class
Capacity: 86 persons
Note: There are family seats and space for wheelchairs.
Address: Gotanda Cultural Center, 6-5-1 Nishi-Gotanda 141-0031
Tel: 3492-2451
How to get there:
・A 15-minute walk from Gotanda Station on the Yamanote Line, Asakusa Line or Ikegami Line.
・A ten-minute walk from Osaki-Hirokoji Station on the Ikegami Line.
・A seven-minute walk from Fudomae Station on the Meguro Line.
