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Misawa Aviation & Science Museum, Aomori

The museum in the town of aviation.

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Misawa Airport in Misawa is the only airport in Japan where the US air force, Japan Air Self Defense force and commercial planes share. The Misawa Aviation & Science Museum is the symbol of the city deeply involved with airplanes, and its theme is the sky and flight.

Intriguing aircrafts are on display, such as Miss Veedol which made the world's first non-stop flight across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the USA, or the replica of the Wright Flyer made by Wright Brothers in the USA. In 2021, the real Honda Jet was added to the collection. Flight simulator and simulated experience of space exploration are so amusing not only for children but also for adults.

The outdoor Misawa City Ozora Hiroba (Sky Field) also has fighter jets and cargo planes displayed. Many of these are real crafts rented from the Air Defense-Force and the American Air Force. There are hours when a flight simulation or tour inside some crafts is available. Check the website for details.

Highlights

  • A host of new and classic airplanes are on display.
  • You can not only see them but have hands-on experiences as well.
  • Outdoor display of fighter jets which flew all over Japan.

Photos

  • An array of planes on display

    An array of planes on display

  • Life-size replica of Hayabusa 2

    Life-size replica of Hayabusa 2

  • Miss Veedol which flew out of Misawa on to the Pacific Ocean in 1931

    Miss Veedol which flew out of Misawa on to the Pacific Ocean in 1931

  • Exciting contents in the Space Zone

    Exciting contents in the Space Zone

  • The glass exterior which reminds you of an airport

    The glass exterior which reminds you of an airport

Reviews

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  • Yan Yan 2000

    以天空飛行為主題也能動手體驗科學的樂趣,是令人感到興奮的地方。

Details

Name in Japanese
青森県立三沢航空科学館
Postal Code
033-0022
Address
158 Misawa Kitayama, Misawa City, Aomori
Telephone
0176-50-7777
Closed
Mondays (If it falls on a holiday, closed on the following day), December 30 - January 1
Hours
9:00am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adult 510 yen, High schooler 300 yen
Directions
1) From Aoimori Railway’s Misawa Station, ride the Misawa Gurutto Bus (only Sat, Sun, & holidays), get off at the “Misawa Aviation & Science Museum” Stop and walk a little
2) From Aoimori Railway’s Misawa Station, ride a taxi for 10 min.
3) From Daini Michinoku Toll Road’s Misawa-Towada-Shimoda Interchange, drive 15 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website