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Fushiki Weather Station Museum, Science museum in Takaoka, Japan

The Fushiki Weather Station Museum is a repository of meteorological research in Takaoka, displaying measurement equipment and records from over a century of scientific observation. The collection includes original instruments used to gather climate and weather data from the region.

The facility was founded in 1883 as a private initiative during Japan's Meiji Restoration, when the nation was adopting modern scientific methods. It served as the first privately operated weather observatory in the country and contributed to the growth of meteorology in Japan.

The museum shows how people in this region observed and understood weather, displaying the tools they used for measurement over time. The exhibits reveal how scientific practice changed through successive generations.

Visitors can reach the location near central Takaoka on foot or by public transport. The best times to visit are early morning or afternoon hours when fewer visitors are present.

The building itself holds official heritage status, preserving its original structure since the facility's founding. This makes the visit an experience with the space itself, not just with the objects inside.

Location: Takaoka

GPS coordinates: 36.79236,137.05581

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43

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