Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Iryuda that displays geological formations, regional plants, and animal specimens across multiple exhibition rooms. The facility also includes research areas where scientists work with the collections.

The museum was founded in 1995 as a scientific institution to systematically record and present the natural history of Kanagawa Prefecture. It opened with the goal of making these collections accessible to the public.

The museum displays the natural treasures of the prefecture through collections of plants and animals that inhabit and have inhabited the region. Visitors can see how local nature is documented and studied over time.

The museum is accessible to visitors and located near Iriuda Station on the Hakone Tozan Line. It is a good idea to check the exact opening times in advance since these can vary seasonally.

The research facility is known for its work with collections from the Ogasawara Islands, where scientists regularly identify new species. This remote island group provides rare specimens that expand understanding of local biodiversity.

Location: Iryūda

Inception: January 1995

Official opening: March 20, 1995

Address: 499 Iryuda, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0031

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30

Phone: +81465211515

Website: http://nh.kanagawa-museum.jp/index_en.html

GPS coordinates: 35.23950,139.12145

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24