Sapporo Science Center (札幌市青少年科学館)

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About this spot

A hands-on science facility in Shin-Sapporo. Many exhibits are not only for looking at but can be operated yourself, so children understand how force travels and how light behaves with their bodies before they even read the explanation — which is exactly what delights them. True to Hokkaido, there are also exhibits about cold and snow that only this science center offers. There is a planetarium too, so if the timing works, watching one star show before heading outside is a fine way to spend the visit. The building is air-conditioned, which also makes it well suited to a morning when the sun is strong.

Tips

Check the admission fee, opening hours, closed days and planetarium show times on the official information in advance. Popular exhibits can build a queue, so entering right after opening makes it easier to get around. If you are carrying a lot, check whether lockers are available so you can move freely. Science Center Park is right next door, so leaving your bags in the car before you enter makes the afternoon easier.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 40 minutes. The morning right after opening is the least crowded.

Access & map

〒004-0051 2-20, Atsubetsu-chuo 1-jo 5-chome, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido