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sakumo Saku City Kodomo Miraikan
A science museum where you can learn about space and science through play.
A science museum built around the concept of “Space, Earth, and Life,” with astronaut Kimiya Yui serving as honorary director.
Inside, you’ll find hands-on exhibits themed around rockets and space exploration, along with interactive features that spark children’s curiosity and make learning science fun. One of the most popular attractions is the planetarium. Its cutting-edge projection system recreates a realistic star-filled sky across the entire dome, creating an immersive journey through space.
The museum also offers a wide variety of special exhibitions and workshops, so each visit brings something new to discover. With content that appeals to everyone from small children to adults, it is also a popular destination for a day out on weekends. The museum shop carries souvenirs such as space food and astronomy-themed goods, adding to the fun of taking home a memory. In this futuristic space where science and play come together, enjoy a truly exciting time to your heart’s content.
Highlights
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A forward-looking science museum with astronaut Kimiya Yui serving as honorary director.
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A popular spot for families, where you can learn about space and science through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays.
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The latest planetarium lets you experience a vivid starry sky and an immersive journey through space.
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With a full lineup of workshops and special exhibitions, every visit brings new discoveries.
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The shop offers space food and star-themed goods, making souvenir shopping part of the fun.
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An all-weather experiential museum that can be enjoyed even on rainy days
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The optical planetarium, showing spectacular starry skies, is a popular attraction
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The manned Mercury spacecraft on display is an experimental model actually used by NASA
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There is also a full-scale model of Osumi, Japan’s first artificial satellite!
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Learn about the planets through tapestries of celestial bodies in the solar system
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The Moon Walker on the 3rd floor recreates the moon’s gravity
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes. (100-yen return type)
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes. (Same day only)
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- sakumo 佐久市子ども未来館
- Postal Code
- 385-0022
- Address
- 1931-1 Iwamurada, Saku, Nagano
- Phone
- 0267-67-2001
- Closed on
- Thursdays, New Year holidays
- Hours
- 9:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–4:30pm
- Admission
- 500 yen for high school students and older, 250 yen for ages 4 to junior high school students (the planetarium requires a separate fee)
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Iwamurada Station on the JR Koumi Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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