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Research the Forest! Try Nature Surveys and Woodcutting (Minato Science Museum)

Japanese title: 森をリサーチ！自然環境調査と木こりを体験しよう（みなと科学館）

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

Quizzes on wildlife in Minato's forest in Akiruno, a sensor-camera activity, and sawing thinned logs like a woodcutter (90 min at 10:30 and 14:00, 9 pairs each). Lottery closed Oct 13; open seats go first-come until 23:59 the day before.

Date: Nov 8 (Sun)
Time: 10:30–15:30
Price: Free
Kids: Ages 6–12
Venue: Minato City Science Museum, Lab
Nearest station: Toranomon Sta.

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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 Research the Forest! Try Nature Surveys and Woodcutting (Minato Science Museum)?: Nov 8 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Research the Forest! Try Nature Surveys and Woodcutting (Minato Science Museum)?: 10:30–15:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Research the Forest! Try Nature Surveys and Woodcutting (Minato Science Museum) cost?: Free
Where is Research the Forest! Try Nature Surveys and Woodcutting (Minato 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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