Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

This is the only museum in Japan specializing in both aviation and space exhibits.

【Space area】
Various exhibitions and videos introduce the challenges of human space exploration, as well as cutting-edge space development, including the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" of the International Space Station (ISS), the Japanese asteroid probe "Hayabusa2", and a full-scale model of the U.S. Mars rover "Curiosity".

【Aviation area】 Exhibitions tell stories about the history and challenges of mankind's attempts to take to the skies. There are also many pieces of original equipment and exhibits that can only be seen at this museum.
Visitors can experience piloting a life-size model of the Wright Flyer, the Wright Brothers' first plane, and a full-scale replica of the Japanese Zero Fighter, as well as other simulators for passenger planes and small jets.

Facility information

Telephone: 058-386-8500

Opening Hours: Weekdays
10:00 - 17:00

Weekends and holidays
10:00 - 18:00

Note: Admission until 30 minutes before closing

Closed: The 1st Tuesday of the month (or the following weekday if the day falls on a holiday)
Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 28 - Jan. 2)

Note: Other temporary closures for maintenance are possible.

Address: 5-1 Shimogiricho, Kakamigahara, Gifu

Transportation: About a 10-minute drive from Gifu Kakamigahara IC

Charge: Adults - 800 yen, High school students those older than 60 - 500 yen
Free for junior high school students and younger

Note: Group discount for groups of 20 or more

Parking: 600 spaces

Website: http://www.sorahaku.net

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Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

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