We visited the museum on a Monday morning. Not too many people. We purchased the basic ticket. Lots of interactive science stuff which was labeled in Japanese so we used Google Translate a lot. We went around trying out the different areas and collected stamps.
On the ground floor of the same bldg is a grocery/restuarant, where we bought food for lunch. From there, it’s a short walk to Ohori park.
It's a very interesting experience, with many scientific games and explanations. Even if you don't understand Japanese, you can easily understand the underlying principles. I especially want to recommend the astronaut zero-gravity training device; it's a great experience, and I highly recommend it.
good place for kids and adult. they display interesting things and some hands-on items which we can try it out ourself. many kids seems have a good time here while they are playing they also gain knowledge. the science museum start from 3rd floor up to 6th floor. to watch scheduled show inside the dome on 6th floor, we will need to pay additional admission fee. when we came here, we got discount for admission fee by showing our one day subway pass. there were some other promotional discount too.
We purchased a combination ticket that included access to the 3rd and 5th floors of the science museum. The 3rd floor was entirely in Japanese, which was a bit limiting, as there weren’t many interactive activities available. However, the 5th floor offered a wide range of engaging and educational activities that were particularly well-suited for children. These activities were unlike any we had encountered at other science museums in Japan and other countries.
One thing I wish they had done was provide English instructions, descriptions, and labels for the exhibits. We had to rely on Google Translate the entire time we were there, which was a bit frustrating. Despite this minor setback, my son thoroughly enjoyed the museum and spent four hours exploring the various exhibits. The temporary exhibit on the 5th floor was particularly interesting and worth checking out.
This place is perfect for children. There are numerous creative and entertaining activities available. I believe the admission fee for high school students is 300 yen. The museum spans across 3 floors with a plethora of things to see and do. I highly recommend it for children under 12 years old.
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