Akashi Municipal Planetarium |
East Harima
Akashi
Akashi Municipal Planetarium is a museum focusing on the themes of 'Time' and 'Universe,' as it is located on the Japan Standard Time Meridian at 135° east longitude.
The highlight of the museum, the Planetarium Dome, is on the second floor. Left unscathed by the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the currently in-use planetarium projector is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Projections of faithful re-creations of the sky, including the stars, planets, the Sun and the Milky Way are accompanied with live commentary.
On the third floor lies the exhibition hall with displays under the themes: the Meridian, Astronomy, Astronomical Observation, and Calendar & Time. Exhibits displayed include the model dioramas, meridian instruments for observation of star transit, mechanical Japanese clocks for telling traditional Japan time, meteorites and many more. There is also a Special Exhibition Area where astrophotography is exhibited and an Observational Data Area where visitors can learn about the history of astronomical observation. In the open space on the fourth floor, visitors can observe various types of sundial in different forms.
Visitors can access the observation decks on the 13th and 14th floors of the high tower via the elevator. The observation decks provide 360° views which include the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world.
INFORMATION
- Name
- Akashi Municipal Planetarium
- Annual Closures
- Mondays and every second Tuesday of the month
*The museum is closed during the New Year's holiday periods.
(If Monday or Tuesday falls on a national holiday, the museum is open on that day and is closed on the following day.)
- Opening Hours
- 9:30AM – 5:00PM (last entry at 4:30PM)
- Address
- 2-6 Hitomaru-cho, Akashi City, 673-0877
- Access
- 15 minutes on foot from JR Akashi station or Sanyo-Akashi station.
- Admission Fee
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Adults: 700 yen
High School students and under: Free - URL
- http://www.am12.jp/
- Remarks
- An elevator, multipurpose bathrooms (ostomate friendly) and wheelchairs are available.
*6 wheelchairs are available for borrowing.
This is a facility which symbolizes Akashi as a Town of Time. There’s no doubt that the planetarium and the precious exhibits are spectacular, so do also enjoy the breathtaking scenes which you can view from the observation decks located 40 meters above ground. (Yusuke Okudaira)
Last updated: May 31, 2017
Event information and place details are subject to change. Please confirm in advance.
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