Discovery Park Yaizu

Discovery Park Yaizu is a science museum and astronomical center featuring an 80-centimeter telescope and a planetarium equipped with advanced computer graphics projection. The facility combines observation capabilities with indoor exhibition spaces for learning about the cosmos and natural sciences.

The facility was built with a focus on astronomical research in the Tokai region and includes a telescope crafted by renowned telescope maker Sojiro Norizuki. This instrument became central to the site's mission of sharing knowledge about the night sky with the public.

The exhibition halls feature interactive displays where visitors can learn about astronomy, physics, and natural phenomena through hands-on experiments. This hands-on approach lets people of all ages explore and understand scientific concepts directly.

The site is set among a pine forest with multiple levels to explore, from exhibition halls to a rooftop observatory. Plan to spend time on the interactive displays and allow for opportunities to observe the sky on clear evenings.

From the rooftop observatory, visitors can see Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the Izu Peninsula stretching across a pine forest landscape. This distant view connects the astronomical goals of the site with the surrounding regional landscape.