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Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural Science Museum
Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural Science Museum · Nikko Natural Science Museum, Tochigi Prefecture · 栃木県立日光自然博物館
Nikko Natural Science Museum explores Oku-Nikko’s nature through water flows, wetlands and living things. History displays introduce its development as an international summer resort. Beside Chuzenji-onsen terminal, it is convenient for exhibitions before or after a lakeside walk.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission costs 510 yen for high-school students and older, or 260 yen for ages four through junior high school. Groups of 20 or more have separate rates.
Opening hours
April 1–November 10: 09:00–17:00; November 11–March 31: 10:00–16:00. Admission ends 30 minutes before closing. Open daily May–November.
What to see at Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural Science Museum
Water flows, wetlands and living things
Nature displays explore water flows, wetlands and living things. Visit to learn more about Oku-Nikko’s nature after seeing the landscape around Lake Chuzenji.
Oku-Nikko’s development as a summer resort
History displays introduce Oku-Nikko’s development as an international summer resort. After visiting lakeside villas, explore the region’s history at the museum too.
How to get to Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural Science Museum
The museum is beside Chuzenji-onsen terminal, about one minute on foot from the stop. If starting from your accommodation, allow extra time to reach the stop.
Before you visit
December–April closures
Closed Mondays in December–April. If Monday is a public holiday, check the subsequent substitute closure. Also closed December 29–January 3, with possible temporary changes.
Questions about Tochigi Prefectural Nikko Natural Science Museum
Can I visit the natural science museum in winter when the embassy villas close?
Yes. The museum operates in winter, with hours of 10:00–16:00 from November 11–March 31. Check December–April Monday closures, substitute public-holiday closures and December 29–January 3. These differ from the embassy villas’ December–March winter closure.
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