Question 1

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Excellent access: about 1 minute walk from the west exit of JR Koriyama Station. By car, it's about 20 minutes from Koriyama IC or Koriyama Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway, and about 20 minutes from Koriyama Higashi IC on the Banetssu Expressway.

Question 2

What kind of experiences are available in the Exhibition Zone?

Accepted Answer

On the 21st floor, the Exhibition Zone offers experiences to simulate space, including 'Moon Jump' where you can experience the moon's gravity and 'Triple Spin,' a space shuttle training device. Science shows and robot shows are also held regularly.

Question 3

What kind of facility is the planetarium?

Accepted Answer

The planetarium is located in the Space Theater on the 23rd–24th floors and holds a Guinness World Record as the world's highest planetarium above ground. It reproduces starscapes from past to future from locations around the world. Each showing operates on a rotating basis.

Question 4

Is there an annual pass?

Accepted Answer

A one-year pass is available, valid for 12 months from purchase and allowing unlimited visits to the exhibition zone and space theatre. ¥4,000 (adults), ¥3,000 (high school and university students), ¥2,000 (elementary and junior high students).

Question 5

Do I need to book the planetarium?

Accepted Answer

The space theatre (planetarium) operates on a per-show entry basis; tickets are purchased at the window on the day. Early arrival and purchase are recommended, especially on weekends, public holidays and school breaks.

Question 6

What are the hours and closure days?

Accepted Answer

Exhibition Zone: 10:00–17:45 (last entry 17:00); Observation Lobby: 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30). Space Theater: weekdays 10:00–16:15, Friday 10:00–19:45, Saturday/Sunday/holidays 10:00–17:45. Closed Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and December 31–January 2.

Question 7

Can children enjoy it?

Accepted Answer

The facility has plenty of programs children can enjoy: space experiences, science experiments, craft workshops and more. Infants enter the exhibition zone free (space theatre ¥100). Popular with school excursions and family trips.

Question 8

Can I pay by credit card or electronic money?

Accepted Answer

Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB) and electronic payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, au Pay, d payment, IC cards like Suica and PASMO) are accepted. Some payment methods are only available at ticket machines.

Question 9

What is the admission fee?

Accepted Answer

The Space Theater and Exhibition Zone each have separate fees: general ¥400, high school and university students ¥300, elementary and junior high school students ¥200, young children and ages 65+ ¥100 (Exhibition Zone only: young children and ages 65+ free). The Observation Lobby (22nd floor) is free. Groups of 20 or more receive a 20% discount.

Question 10

Can I use the Observation Lobby for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Observation Lobby on the 22nd floor is free to enter. You can overlook Koriyama city from 96 meters above ground and enjoy one of Japan's largest N-gauge railway dioramas.

Question 11

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

The facility does not have its own parking lot. Please use nearby paid parking lots around Koriyama Station.

Question 12

What are the hours of operation?

Accepted Answer

Exhibition Zone: 10:00–17:45 (last entry 17:00)
Observation Lobby: 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30)
Space Theater: weekdays 10:00–16:15, Friday 10:00–19:45, Saturday/Sunday/holidays 10:00–17:45 (rotating showtimes)

Question 13

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 1 minute walk from the west exit of JR Tohoku Shinkansen/Tohoku Main Line Koriyama Station. By car, about 20 minutes from Koriyama IC or Koriyama Minami IC on the Tohoku Expressway.

Question 14

Where is the address?

Accepted Answer

Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama City, Ekimae 2-11-1

Question 15

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

We do not have one available.

Question 16

What are the admission fees?

Accepted Answer

Space Theater and Exhibition Zone: general ¥400, high school and university students ¥300, elementary and junior high school students ¥200, young children and ages 65+ ¥100 (Exhibition Zone: young children and ages 65+ free). Observation Lobby is free.

Question 17

When are the closure and regular days off?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), and December 31–January 2. Temporary closures may occur for equipment maintenance.

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