[Aichi ]Full of character! 7 recommended museums and art museums in Aichi!

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橋口聖子(@seiko.maria)がシェアした投稿

"It is a science museum with the motto of "See, Touch and Verify "". It is one of the most comprehensive science museums in Japan, consisting of the Astronomy Pavilion (planetarium), the Science and Engineering Pavilion (physics, principles, and technology), and the Life Pavilion (life, lifestyle, and environment). With a total floor space of 22,551.32 m2, the pavilion is fully enjoyable not only for children but also for adults. The science pavilion is designed to make learning science fun, so you will want to return again and again.

Chemistry, which I am not good at, is easy to understand!

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Dai's WORKs(@dais_works)がシェアした投稿

The dynamic hands-on exhibits, state-of-the-art planetarium, science experience, and tornado experience are so powerful that you cannot visit the museum in a day. It is a popular science museum that can be enjoyed by everyone from those with some knowledge of science to children who know nothing about it. It is also a great place for unexpected sightseeing even when you come to Nagoya but it rains.

"Facility Information "
Name: Nagoya City Science Museum
Address: Shirakawa Park, Forest of Art and Science, 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0008, Japan
Phone number: 052-201-4486
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Mondays and the third Friday of each month
Budget: Adults 800 yen/University and high school students 500 yen/Junior high school students and younger free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This science museum has one of the world's largest planetariums. Children who are not interested in science and adults who love science can enjoy science.
URL：http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

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Skane Oshima(@skane_oshima)がシェアした投稿

It is a science museum that exhibits about the history related to the sea.
Meteorites and fossils are on display to help visitors understand the history of the earth and life. Visitors can trace the evolution of marine reptiles and sea creatures by using hollow objects and other materials, allowing them to visually understand the theory of evolution from 4.6 billion years ago to the present.
Meteorites and fossils are also available for children and adults to touch.

Some specimens look like works of art!

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【公式】蒲郡市観光協会(@gamagori_pr)がシェアした投稿

There are fossils from the Cambrian period, which is even older than the age of dinosaurs, and other fossils that are well worth seeing.
Visitors can watch mini-movies in the theater, and there are also easy-to-understand exhibits about the universe, galaxies, the formation of the solar system, and the formation of the earth. There is also a craft and experiment corner for children, and various events are held for their enjoyment.

"Facility Information "
Name: Gamagori City Inochi-no-Umi Kagakukan (Sea of Life Science Museum)
Address: 17-17 Minato-cho, Gamagori-shi, Aichi 443-0034, Japan
Phone number: 0533-66-1717
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: Adults 500 yen / Children 200 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The Marine Science Museum is located in Gamagori City. There are many Cambrian fossils and other fossils to touch and enjoy.
URL：https://www.city.gamagori.lg.jp/site/kagakukan/

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トヨタ博物館【公式】(@toyota_automobile_museum)がシェアした投稿

The Toyota Museum traces the evolution of cars around the world. Starting from the rickshaw to the latest cars, everything is on display.
Visitors are able to see not only Toyota cars but also cars from all over the world. Many cars are on display for fans of old cars, such as the Toyota 2000GT and the Mazda Cosmo Rotary.
The museum also offers tours of the vehicle storage facility, which can be enjoyed by those who are not familiar with cars. Visitors can see an overwhelming number of rare cars.

Also has a Toyota café.

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トヨタ博物館【公式】(@toyota_automobile_museum)がシェアした投稿

The café is designed for visitors to enjoy, including original menu items. Souvenirs to take home are also available, and Toyota Museum Curry has become a popular souvenir.
The museum also holds Toyota-like lectures from time to time, which are sure to satisfy both children and adults.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Toyota Museum (Toyota Hakubutsukan)
Address: 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1118, Japan
Phone number: 0561-63-5151
Business hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: Adults 1, 200 yen / Elementary school students 400 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This museum is not only about Toyota but also about automobiles from around the world. In spring and fall, there are tours of the vehicle storage facility.
URL：https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/

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うらしまさん(@t_urasima)がシェアした投稿

The complex includes a retro-style red brick building, a park, restaurants, and a museum. Visitors can learn about the history of the tableware manufacturer Noritake and visit the Noritake Shop, as well as observe the actual coloring of tableware at the bone china factory. There is also a wide variety of original Noritake products that can only be purchased here. Visitors can also stroll through the park and enjoy a stylish menu at the café, and experience the world of Noritake. The restaurant is famous for its exquisite seasonal French creations.

Painting experience is also available.

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𝕸𝖆𝖘𝖆𝖙𝖔 𝕴𝖘𝖔𝖌𝖆𝖎(@i_matt78)がシェアした投稿

You can even paint your own Noritake tableware. Not only plates, but also cups and mugs are available and can be customized to your own taste. You may paint a picture or write a message on it, making it a memorable and recommended experience.
Visitors can also enjoy picnicking in the forest with a packed lunch.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Noritake no Mori (Noritake Forest)
Address: 3-1-36 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 451-8501, Japan
Phone number: 052-561-7114
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
I give the calculation: adults 500 yen / college students 300 yen / junior high school students below no material
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a complex facility of the tableware manufacturer Noritake. There is a large park, a red brick warehouse, and other atmospheric features, and you can even paint Noritake tableware.
URL：https://www.noritake.co.jp/mori/

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森井 浩之(@hiroyuki_morii)がシェアした投稿

This is a Meiji-era theme park located in Inuyama City.
There are many historical buildings, and the site area of the theme park is the third largest in Japan. There are many important cultural properties such as the residence of Saigo Oshimichi, St. John's Church, and the Sapporo Telephone Exchange. Many movies and TV dramas have been shot on location here, making it a popular tourist spot for those who have seen it before.

You can also go inside St. John's Church.

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みゆき(@_yukiyukifurefure)がシェアした投稿

The museum has many attractions, including access to the historical buildings.
The scenery can be enjoyed all year round: plum and cherry blossoms in the spring, fireworks in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and snow in the winter. Curry buns from a best-selling foodie novel from the Meiji era have also been recreated, and there are so many restaurants in the area that you will have a hard time deciding what to eat.
There are also steam locomotives that were actually used, and can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

"Facility Information "
Name: Museum Meiji-mura (Meiji Village)
Address: 1, Inuyama Cityyama, Aichi Prefecture, 484-0000, Japan
Phone number: 0568-67-0314
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. November to February: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: Adults 1,700 yen/University students 1,300 yen/High school students 1,000 yen/Elementary and junior high school students 600 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The museum has many historical buildings, including important cultural properties, on its 1,000,000 m2 site, where visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Meiji era.
URL：https://www.meijimura.com/

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koiwa(@tk_paysage_photo)がシェアした投稿

This railroad museum exhibits 39 actual vehicles from steam locomotives to linear trains.
There is even a corner where visitors can experience driving at 500 km/h and a corner where they can experience being a conductor, not only outside, but also inside. There is also a children's corner for the enjoyment of small children and adults.
And the N700 Series Shinkansen allows visitors to actually eat lunch. Because it can be enjoyed regardless of the weather, it has become popular as a sightseeing tour of Aichi that can be enjoyed even on rainy days.

From retro-inspired vehicles to the latest

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Kazuma.N(@kaznak1005)がシェアした投稿

The actual vehicles that were used in the past are placed here, so you can feel as if you have gone back in time.
Visitors can also see the progress of high-speed rail technology and feel the history of railroads. Visitors can experience the principles of running and floating on a superconducting linear train using hands-on equipment. The museum is designed to provide visitors with an enjoyable learning experience through the use of models and videos, as well as actual items.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Linear and Railway Pavilion (Linear Railway Museum)
Address: 3-2-2, Kinjo-futo, Minato-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 455-0848, Japan
Phone number: 052-389-6100
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed: Tuesdays, Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: Adults 1,000 yen / Elementary, junior high and high school students 500 yen / Infants 200 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The museum exhibits 39 actual vehicles from steam locomotives to linear trains. Visitors can experience the principle of linear motion and levitation through hands-on equipment.
URL：https://museum.jr-central.co.jp/

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misato(@misatchi3310)がシェアした投稿

It is the world's first full-scale art museum for children. Of course, there are many tricks that adults can enjoy as well, and numerous works of art from the childhood of famous artists and folk art are on display.
Classes on art are held daily and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. There are also walking trails and parks to enjoy a sense of openness. Of course, there are art objects everywhere, making it possible to stroll around while appreciating them.

Special exhibitions are always on view.

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ベルン(@bern219100)がシェアした投稿

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also holds special exhibitions for limited periods of time that are deeply moving even for adults.
We show them in a way that allows them to have the power to see and create.
The museum has many highlights, including childhood paintings by Monet, Picasso, and Kiyoshi Yamashita. It will bring out the best in your child from now on.

"Facility Information "
Name: Okazaki World Children's Museum of Art
Address: Okazaki Regional Culture Plaza, 1-1 Toriido, Okamachi, Okazaki, Aichi 444-0005, Japan
Phone number: 0564-53-3511
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: Varies with each exhibition
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is the world's first full-scale art museum for children, satisfying both adults and children. There are childhood paintings by Monet, Picasso, and Kiyoshi Yamashita.
URL：https://www.city.okazaki.lg.jp/1200/1251/1242/p010841.html