Saitama Municipal Youth Astronomical Museum, Astronomical museum in Urawa-ku, Saitama, Japan
Description
This facility operates a hybrid planetarium system capable of projecting over 10 million stars, including those down to magnitude 13. The museum contains extensive astronomical exhibits and interactive displays that cover various aspects of space exploration and observational astronomy.
History
The facility opened in May 1988 on land that previously held a municipal crematorium. This transformation converted an industrial site into a center dedicated to space science education.
Culture
The museum displays connections to astronaut Koichi Wakata, who attended high school in the area, and shows various items from his space missions. These objects link the local community to Japan's role in space exploration.
Practical
The museum is easily accessible in the Urawa district and offers exhibits suited to different age groups. Plan to spend at least two to three hours to fully experience the exhibitions and attend a planetarium show.
Did you know?
The museum cultivates special specimens including space roses, space cherry blossoms, and space killifish that have traveled aboard spacecraft with Japanese astronauts. These unusual living exhibits demonstrate the practical applications of spaceflight beyond pure observation.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Komaba).
Urawa Parco
1.6 kmSaitama City Hall
2.1 km
Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
2 km
Saitama Prefectural Government Building
2.2 km
Saitama Hall
2 km
Gyokuzō-in
1.9 km
Kita-Urawa Park
1.9 km
新浦和橋
1.3 km
APEX TOWER浦和
1.8 km
Saitama Prefectural Urawa Library
2 km
Urawa Art Museum
1.7 km
Urawa Century City
1.7 km
Urawa Memorial Park
1.7 km
COSTA TOWER浦和
2 km
Stream Building
1.6 km
吉祥寺 (埼玉市)
2 km
廓信寺
1.8 km
大善院 (埼玉市)
1.5 km
Urawa-Kita Park
2 km文殊寺
1.9 km延命寺
1.1 km
Urawa Traditional Culture Hall Kyōkei-kan
1.8 km正樹院
2.1 km
Renshō-ji
137 m
Reds Heart-full Field Komaba
153 m圓蔵寺
1.9 km東泉寺
691 m長覚院
1.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes