Starry sky observation tour at an altitude of 1400m in Achi Village|Smartphone "Google Pixel" rental with astrophotography function

Fujimidai Kogen Ropeway Heavens Sonohara, a ski resort in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, is holding a stargazing event "Paradise Night Tour in the Sky" until Sunday, March 26th. The event was organized by the Star Village Achi Visitor Promotion Council.

In 2012, Achi Village in Nagano Prefecture was selected by the Ministry of the Environment as the number one suitable place for stargazing. Since then, it has become a nationwide location for stargazing. Stargazing is around the summit at an altitude of about 1,400 meters, which is reached by taking a gondola for about 15 minutes from the foot of the ski resort. There is also a production that illuminates the snowfield with projection mapping.

During the event, event sponsors Google and SoftBank will lend out Google Pixel, a Google smartphone with an astrophotography function, to the first 100 pairs per day, and staff will give lectures on starry sky photography techniques. Photographs can be transferred to your smartphone with a Google Drive QR code. In addition to smartphones, warm clothes and tripods are also available for free. Those who wish to do so need to purchase a "Google Pixel Plan" ticket.

The event will be held from 19:00 ~ 20:30 (gondola ascent 18:00 ~ 19:30). The fare (including gondola ride) is 2,000 yen ~ 2,800 yen for high school students and older, and 1,000 yen ~ 1,400 yen for elementary and junior high school students. The amount fluctuates depending on the time of year and day of the week. The Google pixel plan is also the same price. Tickets can be purchased on the official website or at the venue on the day of the event.

In addition, SoftBank will hold an Instagram photo contest until March 31 (Friday) In the field 。 If you apply by the prescribed method, such as a photo taken with Google Pixel, you will win a Google Pixel Watch and other gadgets by lottery.