Saitama City Youth Space Science Museum

Flow of the course

About this spot

A municipal science museum in Komaba, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, themed around getting close to science. The exhibition rooms are lined with devices you can move by hand and try out, so children touch first and are surprised before they even read the explanation, which is the very best way to learn. The dome-shaped planetarium projects the seasonal night sky, and lying back in the dark to look up at the stars is a special kind of time. Being indoors, it also suits a cool escape from the strong sunshine of late morning. The exhibition rooms are free to visit, with a separate fee only for the planetarium, which is another welcome touch.

Tips

The planetarium has fixed showing times, so checking them on the official website before you go will cut your waiting time. Closing days and fees can change, so we recommend checking in advance. Popular exhibits can get crowded, so aiming for just after opening lets you play at a calm pace.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. Spending the sunny late morning indoors is comfortable

Access & map

〒330-0051 2-3-45 Komaba, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama (埼玉県さいたま市浦和区駒場２丁目３−４５)