字麻津, Kukinaga, Minamitane, Kumage District, Kagoshima 891-3703, Japan
Japan's largest rocket launch facility. Renowned as the world's most beautiful launch site.
This is the hub of Japan's space development. The facility has launched large rockets including the H2, and functions as one of the world's premier launch sites thanks to its location facing the Pacific Ocean.
At the Space Science and Technology Museum, visitors can see actual rockets, robots, and space station-related exhibits while learning about the history of Japan's space development.