Assalamualaikum brother, we came to this place with my family. This museum has a lot of preserved animal especially kind of birds. Parking cars and entrance is free. The only difficult thing is the way to come to this place is very far and uphill.
It's located on the outskirts of Rokuroshi Plateau, further away from the city center of Ono, so it takes a while to get there by car. There are steep slopes, so you'll need to be very careful when driving when it snows. I'm not sure how much snow is removed, but if you're going in winter, be careful!
In winter, this facility hosts a "Winter Wild Bird Restaurant" where wild birds are fed. There are bird feeders lined up outside the observation room window, and wild birds that can't find food in the snow-covered forest come here.
You could watch it for hours and never get bored!
In spring, you can apparently see adonis flowers blooming nearby.
The starry sky visible from Rokuroshi High is incredibly beautiful and calming.
I've also seen it from a nearby observation building, but it's dark at night and there's a possibility of animals being present, so please drive carefully and cautiously when coming to see the stars.
It's said to be the place with the most beautiful starry sky in Japan and is also recognized as a dark sky reserve, making it a truly wonderful place.
This local nature conservation center offers a variety of nature-related activities, including nature observation, various exhibits, opportunities to interact with insects, and stargazing events including a planetarium.
One of the most popular activities at the center is the bird observation room, also known as the "Wild Bird Restaurant," which I've heard about from friends and family, and it seems that many people go to see it.
There are also walking paths around the center, so you can get around on foot.
There are also information boards, so it feels like a short hike.
Toilets and refreshments are available within the center.
Despite all these activities, the center is rarely crowded with people, even on holidays, perhaps because it is overwhelmed by other events and tourist facilities. In that sense, I think it's a hidden gem.
Parking is available on the center's grounds and on the opposite side of the entrance. There is also parking available back from the center.
Visited August 13, 2022
This nature conservation center puts a lot of effort into its exhibits.
At the time, there was a rhinoceros beetle hut right next to the entrance, and visitors were free to enter and exit! (Many of the beetles were missing, probably from children playing with them...)
Upon entering the building, there were clearly organized animal sheets, and visitors were welcome to take one home.
At the time, the center featured invasive species, and not only mammals but also plants were on display!
The facility also operates a planetarium, so the stars are apparently beautiful. There's a booth displaying personal photos of stars and photos taken here!
In addition, the permanent booth displays taxidermy specimens adapted to their environment, allowing visitors to see what creatures live in each location. ๐ง
You can see live diving beetles and toads being kept in captivity. ๐
Outside is a walking trail, and further in, you'll find a marshland. The reeds made it hard to spot aquatic life, but we did manage to spot some insects like dragonflies and grasshoppers. ๐( ยจฬฎ๐ช)
It was a free and very fulfilling experience. ๐
