National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

Cafeteria / Shop

Offering Foods & NAOJ Merchandise

The cafeteria and the shop will be closed on August 8th, 2025.
Notice of closing of the observatory store (The University of Tokyo Co-op)

Cafeteria / Shop

The NAOJ cafeteria and store, operated by the University of Tokyo Co-op, open on weekdays.

The shop offers an assortment of NAOJ-related merchandise, miscellaneous goods, stationery, drinks, and snacks.

For Visitors

We ask for your understanding and co-operation as we work to provide a comfortable eating environment and to reduce food loss and waste.

To Alleviate Congestion

  • The cafeteria may be congested with staff and students during lunch hour. To alleviate the congestion, we kindly ask general visitors to use the cafeteria after 12:30 p.m.

To Reduce Food Loss and Waste

If you are planning to eat in the cafeteria with a group of 10 people or more:

  • Please call the University of Tokyo Co-op Observatory Branch and make a reservation. However, depending on availability, it may not be possible to accept the reservation.
  • If you need to cancel your reservation, please call the University of Tokyo Co-op Observatory Branch at least three business days prior to the reservation date.

Contact: University of Tokyo Co-op Observatory Branch
+81-422-31-8391
*NAOJ cannot accept table reservations and cancellations.

The University of Tokyo Co-op (Japanese language only)

About

Open Hours
Shop10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed on Weekends and Holidays (Note: Mitaka Campus closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Cafeteria11:40 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Closed on Weekends and Holidays (Note: NAOJ staff and students have priority until 12:30 p.m.)