Yamanashi Science Museum

Yamanashi Science Museum

山梨県立科学館
Established	1998
Location	Atago-cho, Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Type	Astronomy, and Technology
Website	Yamanashi Science Museum

Yamanashi Science Museum (山梨県立科学館 Yamanashi-kenritsu kagaku-kan) is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum introduces mainly the topics related to Astronomy, and Technology.

History

The museum was originally located at Kofu Castle but was moved to its present place in 1998 when plans for work to reconstruct Kofu Castle started.

Facilities

The museum includes a planetarium, astronomical observatory dome, exhibition room, experience study room, and a library.

Access

• The museum is located approximately 25 minutes walk from north exit of Kōfu Station.

References

Yamanashi Science Museum (Japanese)

Coordinates: 35°40′10″N 138°34′49″E / 35.66944°N 138.58028°E