National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation: The Once Place to Visit in Japan
last update: February 23, 2019
Admission:: 620¥
Opening hours: 10-17
Closing days: Tuesdays
Japan, an amazing country across the globe filled with wonder and magic that surely
everyone would love to visit. In fact, it’s estimated that the number of international people
that travelled to Japan in December 2018 was around 2.6 million, which was an increase of
around 4.4%.
The total number of visitors in 2018 overall actually increased by 8.7% since 2017 to 31
million. So, what are all these people going to see? Well, for one thing, this is a place known
for its food, culture and internationally renowned brands, such as Hello Kitty and Pokémon.
However, something else Japan is known for across the world is its innovation in the
world of
technology. From companies like
Sony.
Panasonic and
RS Components to car brands such as
Subaru and
Toyota and even aeronautics, nuclear power and biomedical research – Japan has
always been at the forefront of technological innovation.
That’s why those visiting Japan should take time out to visit the
National Museum of
Emerging Science and Innovation in Odaiba, Tokyo.
The Museum
Purpose built by Japan’s Science and Technology Agency, the building was opened up in
2001. Located in the Odaiba district of Tokyo, it’s pretty easy to reach due to its popularity.
But for those looking for quick access, there’s a
fully automated driverless transit system
from downtown Tokyo every 15 minutes, known as the
Yurikamome.
The idea behind the museum was to create somewhere that you can understand the things
happening in the world today, from a scientific viewpoint. Alongside this, it also opens up the
opportunity to discuss what awaits us in the future, through the advances of science and
technology.
What’s There?
This may all sound great, but you’re probably sat there wondering exactly what you can do at
the museum. Well, this ever-popular attraction offers up so much for you to explore, we’ve
broken down a few favourites below.
Explore Frontiers
This is a permanent exhibition that allows you to explore space, the solar system, the earth
itself, and all the life there in a wide variety of scales. Take the time to wander around the
interactive exhibits such as ‘earth environment and me’ and ‘mission survival’.
Create your future
This takes a look at how the human race could apply and evolve sustainable prosperity. Here
you’ll be able to interact with robots and androids, go backward from the future and look at a
hands-on model of the internet, while imagining a future society and lifestyle that you want
for humans.
Discover your Earth
Exactly how much do you know about the planet that you live on? Well, in this permanent
exhibit the cutting-edge technology will allow you to experience and understand the links
between life and earth environment.
With all this on offer and much, much more due to the ever-changing exhibitions, it’s little
wonder that this place is so popular. So, if you’re one of the millions planning on visiting
Japan, make sure you take the time to visit this amazing place, filled with cutting edge
technology from a country that’s world-leading in this field.
How to get to the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo
The nearest station to the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is
Telecom Center station of the
Yurikamome, 600 meters away. Alternatively, the previous stop
Fune No Kagakukan station is about 800 meters away.
Guided tours, activities and other things to do
If you are planning a trip to Japan and you want to do something more than just visiting famous places and monuments, we suggest you to use
Rakuten Travel Experiences.
How to use Rakuten Travel Experiences
Rakuten Travel is a very useful website to
enrich your travel experience, especially if you are going solo or it's your first time in Japan.
Because of the language barrier (and more), in Japan it is very difficult to interact with the locals and to get off the tourist track.
Thanks to Rakuten Travel you can find a lot of interesting and sometimes unique
guided tours and activities all over Japan (and not only in Japan), that you would otherwise never be able to enjoy.
But there's more: on Rakuten Travel you can also
buy tickets for several famous attractions, events, transportation and other useful services for tourists. Last but not least, you can
reserve a table in hundreds of restaurants.
Some examples
Take a look at Rakuten Travel Experiences
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