Geospatial Information Authority of Japan Science Museum of Map and Survey

Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / KashimaArea

"A science museum located close to the ""Kokudo Chiriin"" bus stop on the Kanto Railway Bus which leaves from Tsukuba Station in Ibaraki Prefecture. Through videos, informational panels, human body rulers, dioramas, eye measuring activities, and other exhibits, visitors can learn about the history, principles, mechanisms, and latest technologies concerning maps and surveying. At the adjoining Earth Plaza, there is a hemispherical model of the globe from the position of the Japanese islands from which visitors can get a sense of the true curvature of the planet, and Kunikaze, a former survey plane, is also on display here. The museum also holds special exhibitions, map and surveying orientations, and lectures."

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Geospatial Information Authority of Japan Science Museum of Map and Survey

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Kitasato 1 Map
Area: Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / Kashima Area
Phone: 0298641872
Hours: 9:30-16:30 (Admission reception until 16:00)
Closed: Monday(The next day if it is a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/28-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available