Nice place with lots of hands on displays. Also, free parking and free admission. Worth the trip.

I went for the planetarium around 15:00 on Saturday, so it was quiet. Parking, admission, craft activities, and the planetarium are all free, so it is a welcome facility where you can have fun without spending money. I didn't have much time and only saw the exhibits on the 2nd floor, but the content was difficult and didn't seem geared toward children. I wanted to see a starry sky in the planetarium, but the content was completely different and a little boring, which was disappointing. It felt more like a theater than a planetarium. I recommend checking the website beforehand for programs that might interest you and their schedules.

My child really liked it, so we arrived at opening time and took part in activities until lunchtime. We ate lunch at nearby なか卯, then came back to play some more. Finally, we also tried ミニタコ and did some crafts, then went home satisfied. All the staff were very kind, too. Thank you.

First visit during Obon in August 2025. It was sooo hot outside, and there aren't many places to go during Obon, so the kids were bored. We figured we'd head to the science museum. This place seems to specialize in optical exhibits. So the exhibits were a bit so-so, but the planetarium and craft activities were pretty good. Everyone had the same idea, so it was popular in summer. The nearest parking lot was full. The farther one seems to have plenty of spaces. The planetarium is free too, which is pretty nice. They had craft activities as well. For the most popular attraction, the planetarium, 3 shows a day during summer vacation might be a bit too few. Since the exhibits mainly focus on optics, about half are fairly difficult and you can't really understand them at a glance. The other half are things kids can enjoy, roughly speaking. Quite a few are broken too, which is pretty much par for the course at older science exhibition facilities. The planetarium was very popular and almost full. If the film isn't for children, the kids don't seem interested. So checking the screening schedule before coming is essential. Even if it's not your thing, everyone can sleep soundly if they're tired enough (haha). Also, with the timing, there were lots of babies visiting with families home for the holidays, while the film was for adults—chaos (haha). It's not suited to people wanting to enjoy things quietly, but well. It is free, after all.

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The wait for the planetarium is far too long. There are staff present, but no announcements at all about how many minutes are left or anything like that. If children make noise, they are made to leave. The exhibits weren't particularly geared toward children. The spaciousness was nice, but including the treatment at the planetarium, it wasn't a comfortable facility. It's safer to avoid going while your children are still young.