Written by TC Team
Sunshine 60 Observatory turns its 60th-floor deck into a moon-watching station for four nights, covering both the harvest moon and the full moon that arrives two days later.
What happens
Telescopes are set up indoors, so the viewing does not depend on standing about outside.
On September 25, the night of the harvest moon, you look through the telescopes directly. On September 27, when the full moon arrives — the “Corn Moon” in the North American naming — staff project the view through a mirrorless camera onto monitors so you can pick out craters. Saturn sits nearby that night and goes on the viewing list too.
Times and tickets
- September 24 to 26: 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
- September 27: 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
There is no separate charge for the viewing sessions. You pay the usual observatory admission, which starts at ¥700 for adults on weekdays and ¥900 at weekends and on holidays. Children start at ¥500 and ¥600 respectively.
Pro tip: A combined ticket covers entry on any two of the four days from 4 p.m. and saves up to ¥480, which is worth it if you want to see both the harvest moon and the full moon.
Getting there
The observatory is on the 60th floor of Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, about a 10-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
