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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center Ibaraki · Tsukuba · Experiences
Japanese name: 宇宙航空研究開発機構(JAXA) 筑波宇宙センター
Photo: Ofuku / CC BY 3.0 · Source ↗ WHAT TO DO Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center The space development centre in Tsukuba, with a full-size rocket model and tours for visitors.
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Address 305-0047
2-1-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Hours & fees Hours: [Space Dome] 10:00-17:00 * No reservation required
[Guided tours] Held four times a day at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00, about 70 minutes * Reservation required, paid
* Crowding is expected during the summer vacation period. Thank you for your understanding.
Closed: Irregular closures, facility inspection days, year-end and New Year (12/29 to 1/3)
The facility may also close temporarily, so please check in advance.
Fees: Free admission
Guided tours
■ General (age 18 and over) * excluding high school (technical college) students 500 yen (tax included)
High school students (including technical college students) and younger, or under 18: free
Teachers and staff accompanying school-organized educational trips for high school students and younger: free
Holders of disability certificates and one companion: free
* Identification is required at reception.
■ Teachers and staff accompanying school-organized educational trips for high school students and younger
(Please show the staff member's identification.) Free
■ People with disabilities and one companion
(Please show a disability certificate (physical disability, intellectual disability, mental disability or atomic bomb survivor).) Free
Booking & access Parking: Parking available (50 spaces, free)
Themes Local sightseeing & entertainment Contents Overview About this place Verification notes Official website Before you go Check before you visit · References Overview The space development centre in Tsukuba, with a full-size rocket model and tours for visitors.
About this place The base of Japan's space development in Sengen, Tsukuba. Opened in 1972, it carries out research, development and testing of satellites and rockets, tracking and control of satellites, operation and control of the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo," and training of astronauts. A guided tour of part of the facility (reservation required) runs 4 times a day and takes about 70 minutes. Space Dome is open 10:00 to 17:00, no reservation needed.
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