What are the opening hours of Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center)?

11:00–15:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

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Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center)

Japanese title: 北斗七星と冬の夜空を作ろう！（多摩六都科学館）

Tamarokuto Science Center, Science Classroom (Hana-Koganei Sta.)

Build an 'open planetarium' tube that shows a starry sky when you look inside, and learn about star distances, brightness and how planetariums work. 12 per session, online first-come (from Oct 16, 10:00).

Dates: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Time: 11:00–15:30
Price: ¥200 + admission (adults ¥520, ages 4–high school ¥210)
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 9+
Venue: Tamarokuto Science Center, Science Classroom
Nearest station: Hana-Koganei Sta.

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Distance from major stations

From Hana-Koganei: 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
From Musashi-Koganei: 3.1 km, about 20 min by train
From Musashi-sakai: 4.0 km, about 20 min by train
From Kokubunji: 4.3 km, about 20 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

When is Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center)?: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center)?: 11:00–15:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center) cost?: ¥200 + admission (adults ¥520, ages 4–high school ¥210)
Where is Make the Big Dipper and the Winter Night Sky! (Tamarokuto Science Center) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Tamarokuto Science Center, Science Classroom. The nearest station is Hana-Koganei 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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