Enoura Observatory (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Enoura Observatory?
What makes it 8% Kids-Friendly: Children under twelve are expressly forbidden by the observatory’s policy, so families with kids cannot enter and must select another Hakone site.
Positives:
- Interactive Light Alignments: Seasonal sun paths transform stone corridors into natural light sculptures.
- Outdoor and Indoor Installations: Free roaming between galleries, tea room and gardens keeps older kids engaged.
- Sagami Bay Vistas: Stone frames and glass platforms offer direct views of the bay.
Challenges:
- Age Restriction: All visitors must be 12 or older; children under 12 are not admitted.
- No Child Facilities: There are no stroller parking spots, changing stations or family restrooms.
What is Enoura Observatory?
- A contemporary observatory-gallery conceived by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, merging Ōya-stone architecture with celestial alignments on Hakone’s Sagami Bay coast
- Architectural installations including the Summer Solstice Light Worship Gallery and Winter Solstice Light Worship Tunnel, precisely oriented to channel seasonal sunrises through stone structures
- A curated collection of over forty stone artworks by Sugimoto, set within indoor galleries, open-air courtyards, and a restored Heian-style garden
What is so special about Enoura Observatory for with kids?
- Seasonal sun alignments through stone galleries create a unique art-light show.
- Over 40 stone artworks by Hiroshi Sugimoto sit against Sagami Bay backdrops.
- Strict age policy: children under 12 cannot enter.
- Reserved adult tickets cost ¥3,300 each; buy in advance to guarantee entry.
Note: Enoura Observatory is 8% Kids-Friendly. You may want to consider other Kids-Friendly Things to Do in Hakone for a more suitable experience.
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About Enoura Observatory
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