National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, commonly known as Miraikan, opened in Odaiba, Tokyo, in 2001. It is operated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and was established as a place to understand science and technology as a culture and to think about future possibilities. In addition to exhibitions, a variety of programs such as talk sessions and workshops are offered.
The museum consists of three zones: "Exploring the World," "Creating the Future," and "Connections," where visitors can experience cutting-edge science and technology up close. In particular, "Geo-Cosmos" allows you to observe the Earth in over 10 million pixels of high resolution, and you can also enjoy a life-size model of the manned submersible "Shinkai 6500" and demonstrations of the robot "ASIMO."
The audiovisual theater features the Dome Theatre Gaia, which combines full-dome visuals with a planetarium, and a VR theater where you can experience virtual spaces. Through these facilities, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation stimulates interest across all fields of science and technology, from everyday questions to the latest technologies, the global environment, and the exploration of space. Miraikan is a wonderful place to share the role of science and technology in society and the possibilities for the future.
The museum consists of three zones: "Exploring the World," "Creating the Future," and "Connections," where visitors can experience cutting-edge science and technology up close. In particular, "Geo-Cosmos" allows you to observe the Earth in over 10 million pixels of high resolution, and you can also enjoy a life-size model of the manned submersible "Shinkai 6500" and demonstrations of the robot "ASIMO."
The audiovisual theater features the Dome Theatre Gaia, which combines full-dome visuals with a planetarium, and a VR theater where you can experience virtual spaces. Through these facilities, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation stimulates interest across all fields of science and technology, from everyday questions to the latest technologies, the global environment, and the exploration of space. Miraikan is a wonderful place to share the role of science and technology in society and the possibilities for the future.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
- Location
- 〒135-0064 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from Rinkai Line "Tokyo Teleport Station"
4 minutes walk from Yurikamome "Telecom Center Station"
5 minutes walk from "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station" - Parking
- Parking for 175 cars.
(First hour costs 310 yen, then 100 yen for every additional 30 minutes.
Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.) - Business Hours
- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Admission tickets are sold until 30 minutes before closing time. - Regular Holiday
- Closed on Tuesdays and during the New Year holidays. If Tuesday is a holiday, the venue will be open. New Year holidays: December 28 to January 1.
- Fees
- Adults: 630 yen; Under 18: 210 yen (Free for under 18 on Saturdays only)
Group rate (8 or more): Adults 500 yen; Under 18: 160 yen
*Special exhibitions and dome theater have separate fees. - Contact Information
- Phone Number：03-3570-9151
- Official Website
