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Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture
Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture · 栃木県立日光自然博物館
Nikko Natural Science Museum’s exhibits introduce Oku-Nikko’s nature through water flows, wetlands and wildlife. The history displays explain its development as an international summer resort. Beside Chuzenji Onsen Terminal, the museum can be visited before or after a lakeside walk.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is JPY 510 for high school students and older and JPY 260 for ages four through junior high school. Separate rates apply to groups of 20 or more.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–17:00 from April 1 through November 10 and 10:00–16:00 from November 11 through March 31. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Open daily from May through November.
What to see at Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture
Water flows, wetlands and wildlife
The nature exhibits cover water flows, wetlands and wildlife. To learn more about the landscape you have seen around Lake Chuzenji, explore the displays about Oku-Nikko.
Oku-Nikko’s development as a summer resort
The history exhibits explain Oku-Nikko’s development as an international summer resort. After visiting the lakeside villas, explore the region’s history at the museum too.
How to get to Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture
The museum is beside Chuzenji Onsen Terminal, about a one-minute walk from the stop. If starting from your hotel, allow additional time to reach the terminal.
Visiting tips
Closures from December through April
Closed Mondays from December through April. If Monday is a public holiday, check the substitute closure date. Also closed December 29–January 3; temporary operating changes are possible.
Questions about Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture
Can I visit the natural science museum in winter when the embassy villas are closed?
Yes. The museum operates in winter, with hours of 10:00–16:00 from November 11 through March 31. Check Monday closures from December through April, substitute closures after public holidays and the December 29–January 3 closure. Its operating conditions differ from the two villas’ December–March winter closure.
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