🇯🇵Japan, Ibaraki, Tsukuba
An intellectual journey through Tsukuba's science facilities
Tsukuba, Ibaraki
2-chōme-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan
Japan's space development hub. See an authentic rocket up close.
JAXA's Tsukuba Space Center is Japan's premier space development facility. The actual H-IIA rocket standing at the entrance towers at 50 meters tall, leaving visitors awestruck by its sheer scale.
Japan, 〒305-0031 茨城県つくば市吾妻２丁目９
An interactive science museum featuring one of the world's largest planetariums
Tsukuba Expo Center is a science museum built in 1985 to commemorate the Tsukuba Expo. With many hands-on exhibits, it's a facility where you can learn about the wonders of science through direct interaction.
The world-class planetarium features a breathtaking starry sky projected onto a 25.6-meter diameter dome.
Japan, 〒305-0005 Ibaraki, Tsukuba, Amakubo, 4-chōme−１−１
A treasure trove of diverse plants managed by the National Museum of Nature and Science
Tsukuba Experimental Botanical Garden is a botanical garden managed by the National Museum of Nature and Science, where approximately 7,000 species of plants are cultivated and displayed.
There are numerous highlights including areas that recreate vegetation from various regions of Japan and greenhouses that recreate tropical rainforests.
1-chōme-１-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8567, Japan
A specialized museum where you can learn about Earth's history and geology
The Geological Specimen Museum is a geology-focused museum located within the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.
With approximately 2,000 specimens on display—including rocks, minerals, and fossils—you can explore Earth's 4.6 billion-year history.
