Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center is a military museum located within Camp Asaka that spans indoor galleries and outdoor grounds. You walk through displays of combat vehicles, helicopters, protective gear, and defense systems from different time periods.

The center opened in 2002 to help Japanese citizens understand their defense forces after World War II. It represents a turning point when the military began reaching out directly to the public.

The center reflects how Japan's military connects with ordinary people through hands-on learning and public demonstrations. You can see soldiers in action and understand their daily work in a direct way.

The center is located inside an active military base, so you need to go through a security checkpoint when you arrive. Bring a valid form of identification and allow extra time for the screening process before you can enter the exhibition areas.

You can sit inside military vehicle simulators and try on actual combat gear to get a feel for what soldiers experience. Recent updates added modern equipment that doesn't appear in other public displays.

Location: Asaka

Inception: April 5, 2002

Official opening: April 5, 2002

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +81339244176

Website: https://mod.go.jp/gsdf/eae/prcenter/information_english.html

GPS coordinates: 35.78495,139.59973

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30