Yamanashi Science Museum, Kofu

Name: Yamanashi Science Museum
Address: 358-1 Atagocho, Kofu, 400-0023, Japan
Telephone: +81 55-254-8151

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Yamanashi Science Museum is a science museum located in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The museum specializes in astronomy, and technology. ()

Local name: 山梨県立科学館 Established: 1998 (26 years ago)Coordinates: 35°40'9"N, 138°34'48"E

Address

358-1 AtagochoKofu 400-0023 Japan

Contact

+81 55-254-8151

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Nearby attractions include: Takeda Shrine, Maizuru Castle Park, Kōfu Castle, Tsutsujigasaki Castle.

1.2 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Takeda Shrine, Kofu
30 min walk • Takeda Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, dedicated to the kami of Takeda Shingen. The shrine's annual celebration is on April 12, Shingen's death anniversary.
0.6 miSW
Park, Historical place
Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu
15 min walk • Kōfu Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2019. The castle is also known as Maizuru Castle, and the present-day surroundings are called Maizuru Castle Park.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Kōfu Castle, Kofu
15 min walk • Kōfu Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan. The site has been protected as a National Historic Site since 2019. The castle is also known as Maizuru Castle, and the present-day surroundings are called Maizuru Castle Park.
1.2 miN
Forts and castles
Tsutsujigasaki Castle, Kofu
32 min walk • Tsutsujigasaki Castle was the fortified residence of the final three generations of the Takeda clan, located in the center of the city of Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
0.6 miW
Museum
Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu
15 min walk • Kofu Toson Memorial Hall is a cultural exchange facility located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is housed in the old Mutsuzawa School building built in the early Meiji Era.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Jia fu shi zong he shi min hui guan, Kofu
31 min walk • Kofu City General Civic Hall is a multi-purpose hall located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
~1850 ftN
35°40'26"N • 138°34'41"E
Hua guang yuan, Kofu
9 min walk • Temple
1.4 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Kofu Midorigaoka Sports Park Stadium, Kofu
37 min walk • Kofu Midorigaoka Sports Park Stadium is an athletic stadium in Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan. It was formerly known as Yamanashi Prefectural Stadium until April 1988. It hosted the 1954 Emperor's Cup and final game between Keio BRB and Toyo Industries was played there on May 25, 1954.
1.5 miSE
Universities and schools
Yamanashi Gakuin Junior College, Kofu
38 min walk • Yamanashi Gakuin Junior College is one of the private junior Colleges located at Kōfu, Yamanashi in Japan. It was established in 1951, and is now attached to Yamanashi Gakuin University. It consists of two departments.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Yamanashi, Kofu
20 min walk • The University of Yamanashi, abbreviated to Nashidai, is a university that has campuses in Kofu and Chūō, Japan.
1.5 miSE
Universities and schools
Yamanashi Gakuin University, Kofu
38 min walk • Yamanashi Gakuin University is a university in Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Yamanashi Gakuin was founded in 1946.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Yamanashi Science Museum open?

Yamanashi Science Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Yamanashi Science Museum?

Nearby attractions include Hua guang yuan, Kofu (9 min walk), Teng cun ji nian guan, Kofu (15 min walk), Maizuru Castle Park, Kofu (15 min walk), Kōfu Castle, Kofu (15 min walk).

How to get to Yamanashi Science Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yamanashi Science Museum:

Train

Kanente (13 min walk)
Kofu (16 min walk)

Bus

甲府駅バスターミナル5番乗り場 • Lines: K2 (18 min walk)
丸の内二丁目東 • Lines: K2 (19 min walk)