Ibara Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Ibara

Bisei Town (美星町) is an administrative district of Ibara with a long history and many achievements in light pollution prevention, including enacting Japan's first Light Pollution Prevention Ordinance in 1989. The name Bisei — which translates to "town of beautiful stars" — comes from the first letters of the names of two rivers that run through the town, the Miyama (美山) and the Hoshida (星田). There is a legend that three shooting stars fell in the town a long time ago, and shrines were built at each of those sites to worship the stars.

Top Attractions in Ibara

Explore the best things to see and do in Ibara:

• ★Bisei Astronomical Observatory
• ★Chusei Yumegahara
• ★Denchu Art Museum
• ★Narutaki Gorge

Where to Eat in Ibara

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Indian Dining Sukoon

Where to Stay in Ibara

• 🏨Business Ryokan Daisho
• 🏨Ibara Denim Hotels Maizururo

Ibara Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: