Visit Enoura Observatory during Solstices for a Unique Experience
Creatrip Team
a year ago
The Enoura Observatory in Odawara, Japan, offers a unique cultural experience by reconnecting visitors with the rhythm of the seasons, particularly during the solstices and equinoxes. Designed by artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, the observatory includes art installations, a gallery, and authentic Japanese structures on a vast citrus orchard. Visitors can appreciate the seasonal transitions, with structures oriented to align with the sun's course during solstices and equinoxes, creating a space that encourages contemplation of nature and time. The observatory holds special events aligned with these celestial moments, offering a spiritual experience akin to that of a Shinto shrine, attracting visitors such as BTS's RM who are interested in art and timeless beauty.