Japan Quests
This page lists 11 planetariums in Japan, drawn from the "Planetariums of Japan" collection in a Japan travel app. The collection covers domes of artificial starlight, ranging from large science centres to halls with retro projectors. These locations are spread across nine prefectures, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south.
The list includes facilities such as the Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, the Misato Observatory in Wakayama, and the Osaka Science Museum. Other notable entries are the Akashi Municipal Planetarium in Hyogo and the Sendai Astronomical Observatory in Miyagi. Each entry provides details about the specific planetarium.
Travellers can use this information to locate and learn about these planetariums across the country, whether they are interested in modern digital projections or older, traditional star-gazing experiences. The collection aims to provide a factual overview of these distinct astronomical facilities.
Hokkaido 北海道
Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum
岩見沢郷土科学館Explore the wonders of the cosmos at Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum, a captivating planetarium located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Asahikawa Science Center "Sci-Pal"
旭川市科学館サイパルAsahikawa Science Center “Sci-Pal” in Hokkaido, Japan: Discover the wonders of the cosmos at this captivating planetarium.
Wakkanai Youth's & Children's Science Museum
稚内市青少年科学館Wakkanai Youth's & Children's Science Museum in Hokkaido offers an engaging look at the cosmos, a planetarium in Japan.
Miyagi 宮城
Sendai Astronomical Observatory
仙台市天文台Immerse yourself: Miyagi's Sendai Astronomical Observatory brings the universe closer.
Tokyo 東京
Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science
八王子市こども科学館Explore the wonders of the universe at Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science, a planetarium in Tokyo, Japan.
Kanagawa 神奈川
Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama
コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMAExperience the wonders of Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama, a captivating planetarium in Kanagawa, Japan.
Ishikawa 石川
Yanagida Observatory Mantenboshi
星の観察館満天星Yanagida Observatory Mantenboshi: Gaze at the stars from Ishikawa's dedicated planetarium.
Osaka 大阪
Osaka Science Museum
大阪市立科学館Osaka Science Museum, where curious minds explore the wonders of the universe through captivating exhibits and a state-of-the-art planetarium.
Hyogo 兵庫
Akashi Municipal Planetarium
明石市立天文科学館Immerse yourself: explore the cosmos at Akashi Municipal Planetarium, a stellar destination for all in Hyogo, Japan.
Wakayama 和歌山
Misato Observatory
みさと天文台Misato Observatory, in Wakayama, Japan, is one of Japan's planetariums. Discover the night sky.
Okinawa 沖縄
Ishigakijima Hoshinoumi Planetarium
いしがき島 星ノ海プラネタリウムIshigakijima Hoshinoumi Planetarium: Okinawa’s Starry Seas. Discover the cosmos in Ishigaki, Japan.
Photo credits
- Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama — NEO-NEED — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Misato Observatory — 紀美野町 みさと天文台 — CC BY 3.0 · source
- Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum — ja:利用者:Dddeco — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Asahikawa Science Center "Sci-Pal" — 下記参照 — Public domain · source
- Akashi Municipal Planetarium — どがさん — CC0 · source
- Yanagida Observatory Mantenboshi — 運動会プロテインパワー — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Wakkanai Youth's & Children's Science Museum — Mamusi Taka — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ishigakijima Hoshinoumi Planetarium — Paipateroma — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science — LERK — BY-SA · source
- Sendai Astronomical Observatory — Kinori — Public domain · source
- Osaka Science Museum — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
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