April 24, 2021 The Hill of Oshitoishi lies about 20 kilometers north of Mt. Aso. I discovered it on Google Earth while searching for a place to photograph the Milky Way. It has relatively dark skies (Bortle class 3), and is free from trees on top, providing a beautiful and unobstructed 360 degree view of the surrounding area . It is a power spot, with a group of mysterious rock formations.
https://www.guidoor.jp/en/places/2672
I was surprised to see a few camps set up near the parking area, as camping facilities were not mentioned on their website. I ended up taking occasional naps in the somewhat uncomfortable car. It proved to be windy all night long on top of the hill, so the time lapse was too shaky and I had to delete it. Some stills turned out okay. I also saw a fireball, but it was out of frame. A beautiful place, and I will return with a tent the next time.
The next post will be of my continuing search for the elusive Ruddy Kingfisher, as I return to the Miike Wild Bird Forest in Miyazaki prefecture. Wish me luck!
https://www.japannatureguides.com/miyazaki-prefecture/
MOSTLY BIRDS 
Wow, a fireball! Did it turn to daylight?
I noticed that in the upper left corner of the Milky Way photo, there appears to be a circle of stars.
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Sounds like a beautiful spot. Thank you for sharing, Tom. I wonder, did you see any petroglyphs? 🌿🌺 🌿
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No. Was concentrating on composing my shot and location for Milky Way.
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