Museum of Science and Research 1-Day Course
Experience science and culture in Chiba!!
1. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Institute of Developing Economies
At the JETRO research institutes, basic and comprehensive studies are carried out into issues related to the economies, politics and societies of developing countries and regions, starting with Asian countries, and it contributes to the expansion of harmonious trade and investment with Japan and to promoting economic cooperation with developing countries.
| Tour times | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tour duration | 30 - 60 minutes |
| Location | 3-2-2 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 261-8545, Japan |
2. Seiko Instruments Inc.
(SII Makuahri Building 1F) You can see an introductory video of the history of watch manufacturing and manufacturing processes, and a product exhibition with watches, electronic dictionaries and electronic equipment. Also, there is a timing system for competitive swimming.
| Tour times | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tour duration | 30 minutes |
| Location | 1-8 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 261-8507, Japan |
3. Chiba City Science Museum
Chiba City Science Museum captures science from an everyday point of view, and is an interactive science museum that children to adults can enjoy. Through the staff and volunteers who support the activities, it is a facility that places importance on person-to-person communication and in which “people play the leading role”.
| Tour times | 9:00 - 19:00 |
| Tour duration | 90 minutes |
| Location | 4-5-1 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 260-0013, Japan |
4. Chiba City Museum of Art
The Chiba City Museum of Art has been built to encompass the former Kawasaki Bank Chiba Branch which was built in 1927. Colorful special exhibitions with a unique perspective attract attention, and many art fans visit from outside the prefecture.
| Tour times | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tour duration | 60 minutes |
| Location | 3-10-8 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 260-8733, Japan |
5. Chiba Municipal Kasori Shell Mounds Museum
This is a museum inside the Kaori Shell Mound, which is known as one of the largest shell mounds in the world. While going around the ruins, you can enjoy learning about the way of living and culture of people in the Jomon period. A guided tour is provided by museum volunteers and Jomon experiences such as starting a fire are available.
| Tour times | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Tour duration | 90 minutes |
| Location | 8-33-1 Sakuragi, Wakaba-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 264-0028, Japan |
6. Chiba City Archaeological Research Center
Within Chiba City, there are around 1,300 sites of ruins. At these ruins, excavation research will be carried out on various factors. After the research, organizing tasks and write-ups of reports are carried out, the results are stored and managed, information related to buried cultural properties is publicized and dissemination activities carried out by this facility. Not only tours, but also class work to take home (such as experience making jewels or making fires) is carried out, and a variety of ancient experiences can be done.
| Tour times | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Tour duration |
60 - 120 minutes |
| Location | 1210, Minamioyumicho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba, 260-0814, Japan |
