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Find the Chirimen Monsters! Make Your Own Specimen (Minato City Science Museum)

Japanese title: チリメンモンスターをさがそう！～オリジナル標本づくり～（みなと科学館）

Minato City Science Museum, Lab (Toranomon Sta.) · Free

Observe the tiny sea creatures mixed in with dried baby sardines and make your own specimen (10:30 and 14:30, 60 min each, 18 per session). The lottery closed Oct 13; any remaining seats can be booked first-come until the day before.

Date: Nov 22 (Sun)
Time: 10:30–15:30; Nov 22 (Sun): 10:30–15:30
Price: Free
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 6+
Venue: Minato City Science Museum, Lab
Nearest station: Toranomon Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Distance from major stations

From Toranomon-Hills: 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot
From Kamiyacho: 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
From Toranomon: 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot
From Onarimon: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

When is Find the Chirimen Monsters! Make Your Own Specimen (Minato City Science Museum)?: Nov 22 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Find the Chirimen Monsters! Make Your Own Specimen (Minato City Science Museum)?: 10:30–15:30; Nov 22 (Sun): 10:30–15:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Find the Chirimen Monsters! Make Your Own Specimen (Minato City Science Museum) cost?: Free
Where is Find the Chirimen Monsters! Make Your Own Specimen (Minato City Science Museum) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Minato City Science Museum, Lab. The nearest station is Toranomon Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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