Museum / Science Museum Spots in Southern Tama Area

  • Buaiso, The Former Residence of Shirasu
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    Tokyo Machida-shi Nogaya 7-3-2
    "The former residence of Jiro Shirasu and his wife, Masako. Shirasu played an important role in post-World War II diplomacy in Japan. On a hill in verdant Tsurukawa, it has a museum, restaurant, and cafe on site. Once known as ""the coolest man in Japan,"" he studied English at Cambridge University, and was said to have argued with GHQ (General Headquarters of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers), even standing up to MacArthur. Although women had been barred from performing traditional Noh theater, she appeared on stage and was so successful she even had a stage name. The facility is replete with reminders of the couple, and you can even enjoy Western-style fare that faithfully recreates their meals."

    のんびりと時間を! 一人で来ても、カップルで来ても。 のんびりと時間を過ごしたい人お薦めです。 茅葺の家・田舎でも、もう中々体験できない空間を独り占め

  • Takao 599 Museum
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    56 Reviews
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    Tokyo Hachioji-shi Takaomachi 2435-3

    It was an unexpected visit, really. We were on our way back to sta. on a different route from高尾山when we chanced upon it at a road junction. So unique building perched at an open area with...

  • Konica Minolta Science Dome (Hachioji City Children's Museum of Science)
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    Tokyo Hachioujishi Oyokochou 9-13
    A science museum located in Oyoko-cho, Hachioji City, Tokyo. Remodeled and reopened in 2017, the museum has interactive science exhibits through which children can learn about science while having fun. Other interesting exhibits include a 1/10th scale model of the International Space Station and a replica of the Hachioji elephant fossil found in the city. The museum's planetarium, newly outfitted with a dome screen and other cutting-edge technologies, holds a special program for adults called the Twilight Planetarium on a Saturday every month.

    こじんまりした科学館です。 入館料が安く、幼児から小学生のお子さん向けです。 プラネタリウムもあり、アニメとコラボした作品が観れるので、子供が星に興味を持つきっかけになると思います。

  • Tama Forest Science Garden
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    Tokyo Hachioujishi Todorimachi 1833-81
    A garden located along Metropolitan Road 46 in Todori-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo. Although operated as a research facility by the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, a portion of the garden is open to the public. Consisting of three arboretums, a forest for conserving various cherry tree varieties, and a museum which presents the garden's research findings, visitors can take a guided tour and learn about how the natural environment in the area changes over the four seasons and see the birds, mammals, and insects which make their home in the garden.
  • Benesse Star Dome
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    Tokyo Tamashi Ochiai 1-34 Benesse Corporation Tokyo Building 21F
    This planetarium was established at the Tokyo headquarters of the Benesse Corporation. It was developed as part of Okutama's regional promotion. Schools and educational institutions can use it for free. Groups can reserve it on weekdays only, and there are different programs to choose from. It's available for individual use on weekends and holidays. At 11:00 and 13:30 the character Shimajiro takes the stage in a program for toddlers, and at 15:00 and 16:30 there's a program for elementary school kids.
  • Furusato Nogukan Gallery
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    Tokyo Machida-shi Nozutamachi 2288
    A museum established to pass on Machida's farming traditions to the next generation and deepen its understanding of agriculture. It has exhibits in three buildings: The Panel Hall with photographs and panel displays on agricultural themes, the Fureai Hall with tools used in daily life, and the Experiential Learning Hall. Once a month, this hall offers a workshop making oil from rapeseed harvested in the Nanakuniyama area. It also sells rapeseed oil and buckwheat harvested in the district. The Botanen peony garden across the road has 1,700 peonies of about 330 varieties. Many people visit this and the gallery as a pair.
  • Olympus Coporation Museum
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    Tokyo Hachioji-shi Ishikawamachi 2951
  • Tokyo Kaseigakuinseikatubunka Museum
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    Tokyo Met. Machidashi Aiharamachi 2600
  • Hase Ko Mansion Museum
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    Tokyo Tama-shi Tsurumaki 3-1-1
  • Tama Municipal Old Folk House / Former Kato Family
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    Tokyo Tama-shi Minamino 2-chome 13

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