Go, Japan’s Planetary Exploration! Uncover Earth’s Sibling Planets
Professor Takehiko Satoh of JAXA’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science introduces planets, rockets and probes through explanations, video and touchable objects.
Full event details
- Dates
- 2026-10-31
- Time
- 10:30–12:00 / 14:00–15:30
- Venue
- Science Museum, 4F, Room I
- Age
- Grades 4–9. Parent drop-off/pickup required; parents cannot observe. Accompanying adults entering the museum also need admission tickets.
- Price
- Members ¥1,500; non-members ¥2,000. Museum admission extra: adults ¥950; ages 65+ ¥850; junior/senior high students ¥600; ages 4–elementary school ¥500.
- Participation
- Apply online by Oct 19; cutoff time unannounced. Members have priority; oversubscription by lottery. Confirmation may be required within 24 hours. Official result-notification dates conflict; form visible, no place guaranteed.
- Category
- Science & technology
- Area
- Chiyoda
- Venue setting
- Indoor
- Address
- 2-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Access
- About 550 m from Takebashi Station Exit 1b (Tozai Line), or 800 m from Kudanshita Exit 2; the Shimizumon route has long stairs.
- Organizer
- Science Museum; instructor: JAXA Professor Takehiko Satoh
- Capacity
- About 40 per session
Editorial introduction
Professor Takehiko Sato of JAXA’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science uses explanations, videos and touchable objects to introduce the characteristics of planets and the technology behind rockets and space probes.
Full program and participation conditions
Check the organizer for current prices, availability and changes.
Times
- 10:30–12:00 / 14:00–15:30
Venue
Science Museum, 4th floor, Room I, Experiment Stadium L
Address
- 2-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Access
About 550 meters on foot from Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Takebashi Station Exit 1b; about 800 meters from Kudanshita Station Exit 2 (the Shimizu-mon route has a long staircase)
Age and eligibility
Elementary-school grade 4 through junior-high grade 3
Fees
Members: 1,500 yen/person; nonmembers: 2,000 yen/person, plus museum admission (adults 950 yen; visitors aged 65 and older 850 yen; junior-high/high-school students 600 yen; children aged 4 through elementary school 500 yen)
Participation and booking
Apply online in advance; members have priority, with a lottery if oversubscribed; watch for the acceptance email, as confirmation may be required within 24 hours
Booking deadline
- 2026-10-19 (exact time not published)
Booking verification
The application form linked from the official page was directly opened in read-only mode; form fields were visible and no registration-closed notice was seen. Nothing was entered or submitted; the lottery does not guarantee a place
Capacity
About 40 people/session
What to expect
Professor 佐藤毅彦 of JAXA’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science introduces the characteristics of planets, rockets and spacecraft technology through explanations, video and objects that participants can touch
Accompanying adults
Parents must drop off and pick up their children; nonparticipants cannot enter the room, and parents may not observe; accompanying adults entering the museum need separate admission tickets
Facilities
Strollers can be stored on the first floor; elementary-school children and younger must be accompanied by a guardian for regular museum visits; rest areas on floors 2 and 4 give priority to groups and events. Check museum guidance before using strollers or the large elevator on the second floor and above
Organizers
Science Museum; instructor: Professor 佐藤毅彦, JAXA
Weather arrangements
If canceled because of wider societal circumstances, notice will be given by email and on the official website
Language information
event: Official activity information is in Japanese; no separate on-site language information published; english: Not published; chinese: Not published; korean: Not published; note: Website translation does not imply on-site service
Information sources
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