Tsukuba Space Center — Attraction in Tsukuba

Highly recommended.

Easy to reach from Tokyo main station with the almost non-stop bus used by commuters of the Tsukuba research / university area.

Book in advance the private tour! I did not but got lucky as one person did not show up and got their place. As I was the only non Japanese on this tour, I got a private tour guide providing information in English. We visited real operational buildings (ISS control center and astronauts training center).

The rest of the museum is great as well and free. It is full of life-size models of spacecrafts, engineering models or back-up...

I recently visited the Jaxa Tsukuba Space Center and I must say, it was an amazing experience. The center is well-maintained and has a lot to offer for visitors of all ages.

Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Jaxa Tsukuba Space Center if you're interested in space exploration or just looking for a fun and educational experience. It's definitely...

This is great educational experience for kids and adults alike. I strongly recommend it. Ample parking and very friendly Staff. Please ask at the front desk for tickets to the free tours. Although they are free you can't go on the official tours without a wristband ticket. The other areas except the tours are...