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Osaka Science Museum and Planetarium – with details about Discounts, Fees, Access, and Parking

Osaka Science Museum and Planetarium – with details about Discounts, Fees, Access, and Parking

2023.01.18

Osaka Sightseeing Nakanoshima, Kitahama, Yodoyabashi

Osaka Science Museum is located in Nakanoshima, Osaka. It is a popular spot for families with small children, with daily programs and events to learn about science. The museum also has a planetarium that uses the latest projection system, which is popular not only with families but also with couples. In this article, we will introduce the attractions of the Osaka Science Museum.

1. The Osaka Science Museum is famous for its planetarium!
- 1-1. Planetarium Admission and Discounts
- 1-2. More spectacular than the real starry sky! Romantic starry sky viewing
2. Recommended Lunch/Cafes near Osaka Science Museum
3. Walking route from the nearest station!
- Higobashi Station, Yotsubashi Line
- Keihan Watanabebashi Station
4. Parking near the Osaka Science Museum
- Here’s a great parking spot, even if it’s a little further away.
- Here’s your chance to use it on Sundays! The best deal for Sundays only!
5. More about Osaka Science Museum
6. Summary

1. The Osaka Science Museum is famous for its planetarium!

If you are wondering about planetariums in Osaka, Osaka Municipal Museum of Science is your best choice! The planetarium has six programs a day and the themes change throughout the seasons.

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There is also a program called “Family Time,” intended for elementary school students and adults, so if it’s your first time visiting with your kids, check out the Family Time programs.

1-1. Planetarium Admission and Discounts

osaka planetarium There is an information board as you enter the museum. The entrance to the planetarium and the ticket office are located in the basement.This is the ticket office in the basement. Admission fees for the planetarium are as follows.Adults: 600 yen
University and high school students: 450 yen
Junior high and elementary school students: 300 yen

The basic fee is as above, but you can save money with the following methods.

① Enjoy Eco Card, a one-day pass for Osaka Metro

Planetarium admission fee will be discounted by 20%.

Adults: 600 yen → 480 yen
University and high school students: 450 yen → 360 yen
Junior high and elementary school students: 300 yen → 240 yen

② Free for Osaka City residents aged 65+

This may not be of help to many tourists from abroad, but both the exhibition hall and the planetarium can be viewed free of charge by presenting the necessary identification at the ticket counter.

③ Free of charge for those with a disability certificate and their accompanying persons

The person and one accompanying person will be admitted free of charge. Both the exhibition hall and the planetarium can be viewed free of charge by presenting the necessary documentation at the ticket counter.

④ Asahi Friendship Association

Membership allows a 10% discount for entrance to the planetarium.

Adults: 600 yen → 540 yen
University and high school students: 450 yen → 405 yen
Junior high and elementary school students: 300 yen → 270 yen

Since it is operated by the City of Osaka, the basic fee is not very high, but if any of the above apply to you, you can receive a discount.

1-2. More spectacular than the real starry sky! Romantic starry sky viewing

The entrance to the planetarium opens ten minutes before each show. We selected the “Secret History of the Starry Sky” program, and the planetarium hall, which can accommodate 300 people, was full. This shows how popular it is. This is what the inside of the planetarium hall looks like. osaka planetarium Photography is only allowed before the planetarium starts projecting. The ephemeral blue lights spread all over the planetarium create a fantastic atmosphere allowing you to enjoy the planetarium while reclining in the comfortable seats.The star-filled sky projected on one of the world’s largest domes is spectacular! Starting with an explanation of the starry sky visible at night in Osaka and the moon visible today, a curator will carefully explain the history of the constellations.

2. Recommended Lunch/Cafes near Osaka Science Museum

There are stores for lunch and cafes inside the Osaka Science Museum, but they are often crowded, so it is recommended to take a break somewhere nearby in the neighborhood. osaka planetarium We recommend North Shore, located a minute’s walk from the Science Museum. A very popular cafe in Kitahama is now also available in Nakanoshima, perfect for a short break.

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3. Walking route from the nearest station!

The following is the access by foot from Higobashi Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line and Watanabebashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line, the nearest stations to the Osaka Science Museum.

Higobashi Station, Yotsubashi Line

osaka planetarium The closest access from Higobashi Station is Exit No. 3.When you reach the street from Exit 3, the entrance to the APA Hotel is in front of you. Go straight to theleft, and you will see a sign on a pillar on the left hand side with directions on how to get there.

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If you zoom in, it looks like this. Just go straight and turn right once to get there. It is very easy.Go straight along past the APA Hotel.Turn right at this intersection. It is marked Tosabori 1 East. From this position, it is a little confusing, but if you go a little further…Rest assured that you will see a sign for the Osaka Science Museum. If the light is green, cross and then go right.Cross the traffic light, turn right, and then go straight.After crossing the bridge, you will see the Osaka Science Museum on your left.

Keihan Watanabebashi Station

Here are directions from Keihan Watanabebashi Station. Exit 2 is the closest, but Exit 6, which has an escalator, and Exit 5, which has an elevator, are recommended for convenience. Here are directions from Exit 5 and 6. osaka science museum Exit 6 is in front of you on the left. It exits the station by escalator. Exit 5 reaches the ground by elevator. Whichever exit you come out of, proceed in the direction of the arrow.The riverbank is well-maintained and used as a sidewalk, so please continue straight down this path.The first intersection is Taminobashi Minamizume here. Cross the street in the diagonal direction at this signal. You will see the Osaka Science Museum on the far left.After crossing the intersection on the opposite side of the street, go straight ahead.Your destination will be on your right. Go up the stairs at the end of the arrow and you will come to the main entrance. If the stairs are inconvenient, go straight a little further (to the left in the photo) and you can reach the main entrance there too. osaka science museum If you come from the stairs, you will find yourself here. There is another set of stairs leading down to the main entrance.

4. Parking near the Osaka Science Museum

Many visitors may come by car instead of by train. The Osaka Science Museum does not have its own parking lot, so here is a list of parking lots in the neighborhood.

Times Nakanoshima Number 9This is the closest parking lot to the Osaka Science Museum. However, there are only a few spaces available, so you may be lucky if there are any available. Please note that there is no maximum rate.

◆Rate

8:00-22:00 22:00-8:00	300 yen for 30 min 100 yen for 60 min
Maximum amount	none

Address: 4-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces: 6
Vehicle restrictions: total length 5m, total width 1.9m, total height 2.1m, weight 2.5t

GS Park Nakanoshima Science Museum Parking Lot

osaka science museum This parking lot is located a little further from Times Nakanoshima No. 9 mentioned earlier. This one has a maximum rate. Note that the maximum rate is different on weekends and weekdays.

◆Basic Rate

8:00-22:00	200 yen for 15 min
22:00-8:00	100 yen for 60 min

◆Maximum Rate for Weekdays

8:00-22:00	1,600 yen
22:00-8:00	400 yen

◆Maximum Rate for Weekends and Holidays

8:00-22:00	2,000 yen
22:00-8:00	400 yen

Address: 4-7-13 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces: 19
Vehicle restrictions: total length 5m, total width 1.85m, total height 2m, weight 2t, minimum ground clearance 15cm

GS Park Nakanoshima 4-chome Parking Lot

osaka science museum This parking lot is located a little further from the GS Park Nakanoshima Science Museum parking lot mentioned earlier, and is the most economical of the three parking lots, with a maximum rate of 1,400 yen on both weekdays and weekends and holidays.
◆Rate

8:00-22:00 22:00-8:00	200 yen for 20 min 100 yen for 60 min
24-hour maximum fee	1,400 yen

Address:4-1-2 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces:8
Vehicle restrictions:total length 5m, total width 1.85m, total height 2m, weight 2t, minimum ground clearance 15cm

KF-Park Nakanoshima Naniwa-suji

This parking lot is located along Naniwa-suji Street on the west side of the Osaka Science Museum. It is a large parking lot with 70 spaces. This is a good place to park if you are going to park for more than 2 hours.◆Rate

8:00-22:00 22:00-8:00	200 yen for 20 min 100 yen for 60 min
24-hour maximum fee Night maximum	1,300 yen 400 yen（22:00-8:00）

Address:5-14-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces:70
Inquiries TEL:06-6949-2113
(Weekdays 9:00-18:00)

※The map shows KF-Park Nakanoshima West No. 3, but the KF-Park Nakanoshima Naniwa-suji parking lot is located adjacent to this parking lot to the south.

KF-Park Nakanoshima Nishi 3rd

This parking lot is located along Naniwa-suji Street on the west side of the Osaka Science Museum. It is located a little further north of the KF-Park Nakanoshima Naniwa-suji parking lot mentioned earlier. This is another large parking lot with a capacity of 73 cars, and the maximum rate is a bargain at 100 yen cheaper. It is a bit of a walk, but not too far, so it is recommended. osaka science museum ◆Rate

8:00-22:00 22:00-8:00	200 yen for 20 min 100 yen for 60 min
24-hour max fee Night max fee	1,200 yen 400 yen（22:00-8:00）

Address:5-2 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces:73

Here’s a great parking spot, even if it’s a little further away.

Times Nakanoshima 5-chome

This parking lot is also located along Naniwa-suji Street on the west side of the Osaka Science Museum. It is located a little further north of the KF-Park Nakanoshima Nishi No. 3 parking lot mentioned earlier. It has a small capacity of 6 cars, but what can I say, it’s cheap! Although it is a bit of a walk, the basic rate is probably the cheapest. There is no maximum rate, but it is 100 yen per 20 minutes, so parking for 4 hours will cost you 1,200 yen.

※Not reflected in Google Maps. It is located along Naniwa-suji, a little north of the KF-Park Nakanoshima West No. 3 parking lot. osaka science museum
◆Fee

Basic rate	100 yen for 20 min
Max fee 8:00-18:00 Max fee 18:00-8:00	none 500 yen

Address:5-3 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spaces:6
Vehicle restrictions:total length 5m, total width 1.9m, total height 2.1m, weight 2.5t

Here’s your chance to use it on Sundays! The best deal for Sundays only!

Nakanoshima Parking Lot

The parking lot is located on the east side of the Osaka Science Museum.There are only a few cars, but the maximum charge on Sundays is 800 yen! Saturday is 1,200 yen, very inexpensive, highly recommended!

◆Fee

Normal fee all day	200 yen for 20 min
Weekdays Sat / Holidays Sundays	2,200 yen 1,200 yen 800 yen

Address:3-chome, Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
Number of spots:9 ordinary cars, 10 light cars

5. More about Osaka Science Museum

Facility name:Osaka Science Museum
Address:4-2-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
TEL:06-6444-5656
Price:
Adult: 600 yen
High school / university student: 450 yen
3 years old and over, junior high school students and under: 300 yen
Business hours:9:30-17:00
※Planetarium final projection from 16:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 17:00)
※Admission to the exhibition hall is until 16:30
Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays and transfer waiters, closed on the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays, and other temporary closed days

6. Summary

osaka planetarium How was it? We introduced the attractions of the Osaka Science Museum, the highlight being its massive planetarium. The starry sky projected on the huge hall is more beautiful and impressive than the real starry sky. If possible, it is best to enter early, 10 minutes before the start time, and sit in the middle of the hall so you can see a more beautiful 360-degree starry sky in all directions.

We visited around noon on a national holiday, but we were able to purchase tickets for the 16:00 session even on the same day, so it is okay if you decide to go see the show on short notice. We hope you visit the planetarium of the Osaka Science Museum after reading this article.

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