Wheretechnologyof
the futurecomestogether
ScienceCity
This is theplace to learn about various fields of sciences. For example,
outer space, topography, geology, and other aspects of the earth and
environment. Improvement of plant varieties to solve foodproblems,
variety improvement, genetic modification of plants. Physics of
molecules, atoms, andelementaryparticles. Humanoid robots for social
welfareand industrial uses. Comehereand interactwith Japan’sand the
world’shighest levelsof science.
Have funexploringtheunknown
This isoneof the centersof Japan’ saerospacedevelopmentwhich conducts research
and tests in leadingfieldsof spaceexploration. Oneof itsbiggest attractions is that
visitors canget close toactual space-relatedactivitiesby seeingwhathasbeenand is
currentlybeingdone in space, aswell asviewinganactualH-II rocket, a satellite test
model,andother fascinatingexhibits.
TsukubaSpaceCenter
2-1-1SengenTsukuba-shi
10:00-17:00 (tour for information10:00~15:00 5 timesaday)
Phone:029-868-2023
ClosedonMondays (openonholidaysandduringa longvacation),NewYear'sDay
andendof theyear, facility inspectiondays
Free looking-onora tour, reservation required foragroup tour
Guided tour :500yen foranadults (18yearsorolder,excludingahighschool student),
reservation required.
This is amuseum specializing in earth sciences. It features special
exhibitionsof the latest research resultsandhasawealthofpermanent
exhibitsofminerals.
GeologicalMuseum
1-1-1,Higashi Tsukuba-shi
9:30-16:30 Phone:029-861-3750
Closed:Mondays (or thenext day ifMonday is aholiday), Year endand
NewYearHolidays, temporaryclosingday.
Admission free.Reservations required forgroupsonly.
Featuringoneof theworld’ s largestplanetariums, hands-onexhibits, science classesandotherevents,
theExpoCenter isaplacewhereeveryone fromkids toadultscanhave fun.
TsukubaExpoCenter
2-9Azuma, Tsukuba-shi
9:50-17:00 (9:50-16:30onweekdays inDecember and January) Admissionends before30mins. before
closing time. Phone:029-858-1100
Closed:Mondays, the lastTuesdayofeachmonth,Yearend/NewYearholidays, temporaryholidays.
Admission: 410 yen for adults (310 yen for groupprice). 210 yen for children (160 yen for groupprice).
Admission to theplanetarium isextra.Reservations required forgroupsonly.
JapanAerospaceExplorationAgency (JAXA)
TsukubaSpaceCenter
Advanced Industrial
ScienceandTechnology
GeologicalMuseum
TsukubaExpo '85MemorialFoundation
TsukubaExpoCenter
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