SPOT
Opened on July 28, 1974 (Showa 49), total area of 2,031 square meters (including annex). The partially three-story facility is adjacent to the Noshappu Cold Current Aquarium.
Inside the facility is a planetarium, the oldest currently in operation in Hokkaido, with monthly projections incorporating the latest information, as well as an observatory and other laboratories where visitors can learn about the wonders of science while having fun.
The science museum also exhibits many Antarctic observation materials that are closely related to Wakkanai City, including large models of the icebreakers Soya, Fuji, and Shirase, a dog sled actually used for Antarctic observation, Antarctic rocks, and materials related to the Karafuto dogs Taro and Giro.
The aquarium was renovated in 2014, and now shares the same entrance as the Noshup Cold Current Aquarium, making it easier for visitors to enjoy.
In addition, the nickname "Wakkarimu" was announced in July, 2018 (Heisei 30).
Business Hours
April 29 - October 31 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
November 1 - March 31 (10:00 - 16:00)
regular closing day
April 1 - 28, December 1 - January 31 of the following year
Fee
＜Admission Fees
Individual: 500 yen (general), 100 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
Groups: 400 yen (general), 80 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
＜Annual Passport (for both the Aquarium and Science Museum)
1,000 yen (general) 300 yen (elementary and junior high school students)
parking lot
Yes 30 cars (shared parking lot with Noshapp Cold Current Aquarium)
Location
2-2-16 Noshappu, Wakkanai, Hokkaido
(1)About 10 minutes from JR Wakkanai Station to Cape Noshappu
(2)Bus: Take the Soya Bus bound for "Noshapp" from JR Wakkanai Station, get off at "Noshapp" (about 15 minutes) and walk 5 minutes.
*Posted information is current as of March 2021.
*Posted information is subject to change thereafter, so please check the official website for details.
