At Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, visitor parties of more than 8 people can get discounts for their admission fees regardless of whether it is a school organization or a general group.
In case of visiting in groups, please make reservations in advance.

Method and flow of group reservation

1. Reservation

Please make a reservation by entering the necessary details via the website below.
For group visits from special needs schools, etc., if it is not possible to present disability handbooks (or copies), please fill out the Reduction and Exemption Application Form.
When booking, please note that Miraikan is closed on Tuesdays.

Go to an external websiteClosure Calendar (April 2023 - March 2024)

Go to an external websiteClosure Calendar (April 2024 - March 2025)

Inquiry form

2. Booking confirmation

As a reservation is arranged, the person in charge of the group will receive a notice certifying the completion of the reservation from the reservation desk by phone or E-mail.

3. Day of visit

If you are representatives, please pay the admission fee or bus parking fee (in case of using the parking lot) at the information desk. Immediately, after the fee is paid, we will disperse the admission tickets.

Admission fees

Adults: 500 yen, 18 years old and under: 160 yen

  • Free admission for preschoolers, every Saturday for 18 years old and under and for those in possession of a Disability Book and one accompanying person.
  • Escorting staff members (teachers), conductors, crewmembers of the bus, and interpreters can also receive free admission.
  • Regarding the viewing of the Special Exhibition, extra charges may apply.

DomeTheater

  • Please purchase in advance online separately.
  • You may book up to seven seats per booking.
  • Once you have booked your seat, select the following ticket types.
    [to see twice]Adult(¥310)/Age 18 & under(¥100)/Preschooler(¥100)
  • Wheelchair seat applicants/Person with a disability certificate holder
    • Please make a booking by telephone up to one week before your session, and by 17:00 on the day before your session (unless it is a museum holiday).
      Tel: +81-3-3570-9151 (Hours: 10:00-17:00 on days Miraikan is open)
      *Two wheelchair seats are available at each session.

Full-sized bus parking

There is a parking lot for full-sized buses (for 20 buses) in the museum.

  • Fee (same amount for full-sized, standard-sized and micro buses): 3,150 yen/1 bus (advance reservations not possible)

Eating space

During weekdays only, we have a lunch space (50-80 seats) for private groups. Please reserve the lunch space by selecting it on the online Web Reservation Form. (Reservations can be made one year before the desired date, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.)

  • Limited to 30 minutes, including exit and re-entry times.
  • Limited to 1 hour for special needs schools, nursery schools, and/or kindergartens.
  • Lunch space cannot be specified.
  • May not be reserved during weekends, holidays, events, or when open to the general public.
  • If you arrive after your reservation time, your reservation may be cancelled.
  • Please bring your lunch, or have your lunch delivered directly to the orientation room through individual orders made through box lunch caterers.
  • All garbage must be taken with you.

Worksheet

A worksheet is available for school children to explore questions and interests through the exhibitions.

  • If you intend using the following worksheet, please check the “Hope” box under “Worksheets for school groups” when filling out the “Apply for group reservation” form online.
  • Please print the necessary number of worksheets at your school and bring them with you.
  • If you wish to use a worksheet other than the one below, please let us know the content in advance. (Depending on the content of the worksheet, in some cases it may not be possible to use it).

PDFファイルを開きますWorksheet [PDF, 2.49MB]

Target age
Grade4 (recommended)
Place
Permanent Exhibitions (3F and 5F)
Required time
Approximately one hour.
(This is only a suggested amount of time – please set a time for the experience in line with your school’s circumstances).

Contact for preliminary inspection/shipping of reference material

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Group Reservation Desk
TEL: +81-3-3570-9188 (10:00 - 17:00 for opening days)

Inquiry form

Code of Conduct
*Please be sure to read this:

Before your visit, please keep in mind the important items mentioned below. In addition to this, when escorting, please make sure your members understand and follow these items. Should a non-compliant visitor trouble other guests, we may ask that person to leave the museum.

  • Do not run or yell inside the museum.
  • Please handle the exhibits gently since they are fragile.
  • Since it is dangerous, do not run or play on the escalators or stairs.
  • Please be quiet while viewing the image content such as that presented in the Dome Theater GAIA.
  • Please eat or drink at the designated areas.
  • There are also parking lots nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)