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Angel Land Fukui
A hands-on facility where you can learn science through play and physical activity.
A large interactive facility where astronaut Mamoru Mohri, who has local ties, serves as honorary director. Combining functions of a children's museum and a science museum, it offers a variety of experiences and activities both indoors and outdoors.
Inside, you can explore scientific principles with fun exhibits on numbers, shapes, and forces. There's also the "Spaceship" for a virtual space journey, "Geo-Angel" showcasing Earth from space, and a planetarium with the largest dome screen in the Hokuriku region. Regular events include programming workshops and science shows.
Outdoors, there's a large grassy area with athletic playground equipment where children can play freely. The facility also includes indoor play areas for younger children, ensuring fun regardless of the weather.
Highlights
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A combined children's hall and science museum tailored for kids.
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Features include a virtual space journey and a planetarium with popular dome screenings.
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The outdoor area includes large playground equipment for active fun.
Photos
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![Various large athletic playground equipments modeled after houses.]()
Various large athletic playground equipments modeled after houses.
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![Experience a simulated space journey on the "Spaceship."]()
Experience a simulated space journey on the "Spaceship."
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![Experience the grandeur of the planetarium on Hokuriku's largest dome screen.]()
Experience the grandeur of the planetarium on Hokuriku's largest dome screen.
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![Facilities like the "Child Care Plaza" cater to younger children.]()
Facilities like the "Child Care Plaza" cater to younger children.
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![A fun and educational exposure to science.]()
A fun and educational exposure to science.
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![A hands-on facility that blends the features of a children's hall and a science museum.]()
A hands-on facility that blends the features of a children's hall and a science museum.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
English is available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, you can re-enter (re-entry is allowed in the paid exhibit areas).
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available. (No smoking is allowed on the premises)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 福井県児童科学館 エンゼルランドふくい
- Postal Code
- 919-0475
- Address
- 3-1 Haruechohigashitaromaru, Sakai City, Fukui
- Telephone
- 0776-51-8000
- Closed
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Mondays (Except for public holidays）, the day after public holidays (Except for weekends and holidays）, New Year’s holiday period. (From December 28 to January 4)
※No holidays during summer vacation (From July 21 to August 31) - Business Hours
- 9:30am - 5:00pm (From July 1 to August 31 9:30am - 6:00pm）
- Admission
- Space Theater Adults 520yen, Elementary, junior high, and high school students 260yen, Toddler 100yen, Exhibition area Adults 100yen, Free for high school students and younger, ages 70 and older
- Access
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(1) About 15 minutes walk from Echizen Railway’s TAROMARU ANGELLAND Station.
(2) About 20 minutes walk from HAPI-LINE FUKUI's Harue Station.
(3) Get off at "Angel Land Fukui" on the Keifuku Bus Driver Training Center Line or Angel Land Line.
(4) About 15 minutes by car from Maruoka IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)