Kochi, Kochi / 高知みらい科学館
Kochi Mirai Science Museum
A hands-on science facility on the 5th floor of Otepia. Its planetarium recreates the starry sky with about 8 million points of light, with live commentary by specialist staff. Three exhibition zones cover Kochi's science and manufacturing, space, the Earth and science experiences, and Kochi's nature and living things, with science shows and mini science classes every weekend.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Bus
- Admission
- Free entry
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-18:00 (Fridays 9:00-20:00).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed on Mondays (open on holidays), December 29-January 4, and occasionally at other times.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Free entry. Planetarium: adults 500 yen, high school 300 yen, elementary and junior high 100 yen, preschoolers free.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 3 minutes on foot from the Obashi-dori tram stop; about 2 minutes from the Obiyamachi or Otesuji bus stops.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Available (400 yen for the first 60 minutes, then 100 yen per 30 minutes; first 60 minutes free with validation).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Kochi, Kochi (Japanese address: 高知県高知市追手筋2-1-1 オーテピア5F)
Official site: https://kochi-tabi.jp/search_spot_sightseeing.html?id=16531
Location
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Crowds
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://kochi-tabi.jp/search_spot_sightseeing.html?id=16531Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.