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Tamarokuto Science Center

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Tamarokuto Science Center

Experience the mystery of the universe at one of the world's largest planetariums!

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The planetarium dome "Science Egg", equipped with the projector "CHIRON II", projects more than 140 million stars, allowing visitors to enjoy a realistic starry sky with a sense of depth and powerful images on the dome screen that is 27.5m in diameter. In addition to the starry sky that can be seen in Tokyo on that night, visitors are guided through a different theme approximately every two months. Light-hearted live commentary by an astronomy group is also popular.

There are about 100 hands-on exhibits in five themed rooms. The "Meet the Science" has exhibits that are very user-friendly for visitors with simple questions about space, such as "What's the Moon like?”, “How do we go to space?”, etc. In the "Body & Senses," visitors can try various sensory games, such as a tactile game and a scent-guessing quiz, to rediscover the functions of the body.

Take-out is available at the café, which offers meals made with koji (malt) and local vegetables, as well as handmade sweets. The rest area also allows visitors to bring in their own meals, making it an ideal outing for the whole family.

Highlights

  • The museum is famous for its planetarium, one of the largest domes in the world, where visitors can enjoy the stars in the sky.
  • The museum is composed of five exhibition halls: "Meet the Science," "Body and Senses", "System and Mechanism", "Life and Environment," and "Geoscience”.
  • Visitors can learn about the wonders of the universe and the human body through hands-on experience.
  • The rest area is suitable for a family outing, as visitors can bring their own food.

Photos

  • The large white dome is a landmark.

    The large white dome is a landmark.

  • The dome is sloped. You will feel as if you are surrounded by the stars and images from your head to your feet. ©GOTO

    The dome is sloped. You will feel as if you are surrounded by the stars and images from your head to your feet. ©GOTO

  • Moonwalker, popular in the "Challenge Room" (weight 22-70 kg, height 110 cm and up)

    Moonwalker, popular in the "Challenge Room" (weight 22-70 kg, height 110 cm and up)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

Information signs (English), pamphlets (English, Korean, Chinese) *Not available in the exhibition rooms.

Q

Is parking available?
A

Available: 30 minutes free, 100 yen per 30 minutes thereafter (maximum 700 yen per day)

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Not available.

Q

Can I make reservations for the planetarium?
A

Reservations are not possible. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting from the opening time on the day of the event.

Q

Do you have strollers and wheelchairs available for rent?
A

Yes, we do. Four strollers and three wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reviews

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  • Sunny Wang
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    Tamarokuto Science Center is located in Nishitokyo City and is a great spot for families to have fun together. There are five exhibition rooms inside, each with its own special theme. Super enjoyable!

Details

Name in Japanese
多摩六都科学館
Postal Code
188-0014
Address
5-10-64 Shibakubocho, Nishitokyo City, Tokyo
Telephone
042-469-6100
Closed
Mondays (open on national holidays and substitute holidays, and closed the following day), the day after national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, and closed on certain days for equipment maintenance *The museum is open on Mondays during spring, summer, and winter vacation periods.
Business Hours
9:30am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
Admission fee
Exhibition room: 520 yen for adults, 210 yen for children (4 years old to high school students)
※Planetarium and large-screen images are not included in the admission fee.
Directions
(1) 18-minute walk from Hana-Koganei Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line
(2) Short walk from “Tamarokuto Kagakukan” bus stop on the Hana Bus [No. 4 North Route] bound for Tanashi Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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