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Tanegashima Space Center
種子島宇宙センターKagoshima · Kyushu
The Tanegashima Space Center is Japan's primary launch site for rockets, operated by JAXA. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of rocket launches from nearby beaches, making it a unique blend of space exploration and natural beauty.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 1,209 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Free — the Space Science and Technology Museum and the guided facility tour are both free of charge (the tour requires advance reservation).
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:30–16:30Tue closedMon closedFreeStored weekly hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tags
spacebeachrocket launch
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