What other travelers are saying about Enoura Observatory
Simply amazing and well worth the ¥3,000 ticket. A great place to practice your photography skills. We were lucky enough to snag walk-in tickets on the same day for 10:30am. There is a complimentary shuttle bus from the nearby train station (JT line). You can call ahead to make your reservation, the receptionist spoke a little English.
Visitors can reach the observatory by taking a train to Nebukawa Station on the JR Tokaido Line, followed by a short taxi ride. Shuttle buses are also available from Odawara Station.
Yes, there is limited parking available on-site. However, since parking is limited, visitors are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible.
Photography is generally allowed in outdoor areas, but flash photography and the use of tripods are prohibited. Certain indoor exhibits may have restrictions, so it's best to check the specific guidelines upon arrival.
The observatory has some areas that are accessible to visitors with mobility issues, but due to the natural terrain and architectural design, certain parts may be challenging to navigate. It's advisable to contact the observatory in advance to discuss specific accessibility needs.
The observatory offers unique experiences throughout the year. Spring and autumn are particularly popular due to the mild weather and beautiful seasonal changes in the surrounding landscape.
Great views and location. Very peaceful experience, and somewhat spiritual. Would love to meet whoever created the space. Lots of walking, but good exercise. Would be nice if they don’t use sugar for their drinks, but apart from that, their Mikan Juice is fire. 🔥
A true gem. Worth a visit to get away from the routine Japan overload. But go only if you trip is long enough to have covered other major attractions as this takes away half of your day. It's more a peaceful orange orchard located in an amazing location. Wish there was some good to enjoy while taking it all in. They do have lemonade kind of drinks, coffee and tea and honey made granola.
I called the morning of to ask if they have walk-in tickets and they said yes, they also put my name down for the shuttle from Nebukawa station
Beautiful architecture, very quiet/not busy in December. Definitely stop by if you’re heading to Hakone for a night
This place is tucked away in the countryside about 1.5hrs drive from Tokyo. It's best to book in advance for admission and free shuttle bus or parking permit, 3300 yen each person. It's closed at 4:30pm and the access to the bamboo forest is closed at 4pm. Some very exquisite architecture details, as well as spaces (Mies and Philip Johnson glass house vibe), displaying works by the designer/photographer himself. It's quite a little gem esp. if you can manage to visit during a cooler day.
