Rikubetsu Space and Earth Science Museum (Galactic Forest Observatory)

Info

Address:

Utori, Mutsu-cho, Ashoro-gun, Hokkaido

Public Transportation:

Nyman Separate Airport → 1 hour 20 minutes by car

Car Access:

45 minutes from Dodo East Road Ashoro IC via National Route 242

Phone Number:

0156-27-8100

Parking Number:

50 units

Business Hours

14-18 noon time, 18-22: 30 noon time (10-March 13-17 noon time, 17-21: 30 noon time)

Price

Entrance 300 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students (at night time, 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students)

Spot Category

Museums・Science Museums・Archives

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