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Tsukuba, Ibaraki / JAXA 筑波宇宙センター

JAXA Tsukuba Space Center

Japan's space development base since 1972, where satellites and rockets are developed and tested, the Kibo module of the ISS is operated and astronauts are trained; the exhibition hall is free and guided tours can be booked.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

Reports open in Phase 2

Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

Decide before you go

A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train / Bus / Car
Admission
Free entry
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)
Booking
Some things need booking (see the rows below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Space Dome 10:00-17:00 (no booking). Guided tours at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00, about 70 minutes (booking required, fee).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Irregular closures, maintenance days and December 29 to January 3; may also close temporarily.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Free entry. Guided tour: 500 yen for adults 18+ (excluding high school students); free for high school students and under 18.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

10 minutes by Kanto Railway bus bound for Arakawaoki Station from Tsukuba Station (Tsukuba Express) to Busshitsu Zairyo Kenkyu Kiko; about 7 minutes by car from Sakura-Tsuchiura IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

50 free spaces.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Payment

Credit cards and e-money accepted at the shop only.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

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Address: Tsukuba, Ibaraki (Japanese address: 茨城県つくば市千現2-1-1)

Official site: http://fanfun.jaxa.jp/visit/tsukuba/

Location

We have not confirmed the location on an official source yet, so there is no map.

Crowds

Crowd level

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Best time to visit

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Peak time

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Busiest days

Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

Busiest season

Crowds are expected during the summer holidays.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Latest traveler report
None yet

Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesVisitors must enter through the main gate.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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