Osaka Science Museum, Osaka
The Osaka Science Museum or the Ōsaka-shi Ritsu Kagakukan is an interactive museum showcasing the latest gadgets and advancements in different scientific disciplines. It offers hours of enjoyment for children and adults.
The Osaka Science Museum was founded in 1989. It was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city. Besides showcasing gadgets and computer aided displays, the museum has a planetarium that hosts 4 shows daily. There is also an Omnimax Theater where images are projected on an overhead dome like screen that offers a rotating selection of science based IMAX films.
The Osaka Science Museum has a range of hands on science exhibits and displays covering four floors. It provides science related educational programs including aeronautics and space science displays. There is also a multimedia corner that is very popular among visitors of all ages. Admission to the museum is free but a fee is charged for some shows including the show at the Omnimax Theater. It usually takes about three hours to view all the exhibits but the interesting games and objects may entice children to spend the whole day.
The Osaka Science Museum was founded in 1989. It was established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city. Besides showcasing gadgets and computer aided displays, the museum has a planetarium that hosts 4 shows daily. There is also an Omnimax Theater where images are projected on an overhead dome like screen that offers a rotating selection of science based IMAX films.
The Osaka Science Museum has a range of hands on science exhibits and displays covering four floors. It provides science related educational programs including aeronautics and space science displays. There is also a multimedia corner that is very popular among visitors of all ages. Admission to the museum is free but a fee is charged for some shows including the show at the Omnimax Theater. It usually takes about three hours to view all the exhibits but the interesting games and objects may entice children to spend the whole day.
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Sight Name: Osaka Science Museum
Sight Location: Osaka, Japan (See walking tours in Osaka)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Osaka, Japan (See walking tours in Osaka)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Osaka, Japan
Create Your Own Walk in Osaka
Creating your own self-guided walk in Osaka is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Osaka Introduction Walking Tour
Osaka is the third largest city and second largest metropolitan area in Japan. The city has a long history that dates to the earliest days of Japan. In fact, it is thought that the area was the location where the first inhabitants of the island settled. Archaeological evidence shows there were settlers in the area more than 2,000 years ago.
The beginning of the third century brought many more... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
The beginning of the third century brought many more... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Osaka Shopping and Dining Walking Tour
As well as being an exciting Western-style city full of cool entertainment and cultural attractions, Osaka is a great place for shopping. The appealing range of shopping venues here includes covered arcades, malls, thoroughfares, and more. Let's take a closer look at some of these locations.
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street is a bustling retail district renowned for its upscale stores and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street is a bustling retail district renowned for its upscale stores and... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Osaka Castle Park Walking Tour
Sprawling on the south bank of the Ōkawa (Yodo) River, Osaka Castle Park occupies a vast territory in the heart of Osaka. The second largest park in the city, it covers nearly two square kilometers with lots of greenery, sports and other facilities.
Apart from being an urban public venue, the area is also a historical site, dating back more than half a millennium. Back in 1496, during the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Apart from being an urban public venue, the area is also a historical site, dating back more than half a millennium. Back in 1496, during the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tennoji Shrines and Temples Walking Tour
Osaka is Japan’s third largest city. It is therefore not at all surprising to find within its boundaries many religious sites. Tennoji, a district of Osaka steeped in cultural and historical significance, is particularly rich in terms of beautiful temples and shrines.
Ikukunitama Shrine, nestled amidst the city's clamor, is a dedication to the deity Ikukunitama-no-mikoto, offering... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Ikukunitama Shrine, nestled amidst the city's clamor, is a dedication to the deity Ikukunitama-no-mikoto, offering... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles