Museum / Science Museum Spots in Miyagi Area

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Travel / Tourism

History / Culture / Tour

Museum / Science Museum

Sendai City Museum

4.0

160 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Kawauchi 26 (Sendai castle Sannomaru trace)

This museum primarily displays items related to the history and culture of the Sendai Clan, based on materials donated from the Date family. The trademark golden crescent moon crested helmet is a piece of the black lacquer five-layered body armor (an important cultural property) used by Lord Masamune Date, which is housed here along with the 8-meter-wide large painting of the ''Tempo Kuniezu Mutsu-no-Kuni Sendai-ryo.'' Also on display are many treasured archives related to the national treasures of the envoys to Europe during the Keicho Era, which are UNESCO World Heritages. Special exhibits and other scheduled exhibits are also held 3-4 times a year.

This is a small but interesting museum, largely focusing on the history of Sendai and how it came to be. A lot of the displays have English translations which is handy. You can also get an audio...
Sendai City Tomizawa Site Museum

4.0

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku-ku Nagamachiminami 4-3-1

A museum where you can experience the Paleolithic located a five minute walk from the subway Nagamachi-Minami Station. The museum conserves and displays the actual Tomizawa Site, an archeological site and one of only a few in the world dating back 20 thousand years to the Paleolithic. The museum also has exciting exhibits which recreate what life looked like for human beings at that time. In the basement gallery, visitors can view the remains for a bonfire and forest from 20 thousand years ago. In the outdoor ice age forest exhibit, visitors can view seasonal flowers and insects in a recreated ice age forest.

年代とともに何重にも積み重なった地層をていねいにはぎ取って、２万年前のたき火のあとを見せてくれています。当時のようすを再現した映像や、子供にもわかる説明もあってとても勉強になりました。長町南駅から５分ほどで歩けます。
Sendai Astronomical Observatory

4.5

40 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Nishikigaoka 9-29-32

10 minutes by car from the Sendai-Miyagi Interchange, this Sendai City municipal observatory is located in Nishikigaoka, Aoba Ward. It was relocated and rebuilt in the suburbs of Sendai City in 2008. It features a planetarium, 1.3 meter-diameter Hitomi telescope, and exhibits that let you observe the universe through models and videos. You can experience planetarium programs like “Kids Time” with notable children’s characters, enjoy excellent Saturday night entertainment in “Night Planetarium”, and participate in events like star-gazing or workshops.

夏休みの一日に、伺いました。子供さんが多くにぎやかではありました。目的はプラネタリウムだったのですが、常設展示もいろいろな方向から天体などをとらえており楽しめました。小さいお子さんにはムツカシイ内容かもしれませんが・・・・・プラネタリウムも、季節の夜空が楽しめ、普段は見えない自分の頭上の夜空が実はこんなに明るいものだと知ったものです
Tohoku History Museum

4.0

53 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Tagajoushi Takasaki 1-22-1

Located directly in front of JR Kokufu-Tagajo Station, the Tohoku History Museum aims to help people rediscover what the Tohoku region was like in times gone by, and to spread awareness of the region throughout the world. There are nine galleries that provide an overview of the history of the Tohoku region from the Paleolithic era through to modern times. There are also three in-depth thematic exhibitions that examine distinctive aspects of the region’s culture. The Children’s History Museum has an activity table area where children can handle real earthenware vessels and try on traditional clothing. Tohoku History Museum is an experience-oriented museum where visitors can learn about the Tohoku region’s history through hands-on activities.

宮城県立の施設で、開業は1999年だそう。アクセスは東北本線（仙石東北ライン）国府多賀城駅を降りてすぐ。館へは裏側から入る格好となるので、JRで来たかたは正面からの立派な外観を見ずに終わってしまう可能性あり。私がまさにそうだった。地元の方々はマイカー利用だろうから、正面側の広い駐車場に停めれば問題なく館の姿が拝める。ちなみに、仙台からJR電車でここへ来る場合、仙石線に乗って多賀城駅で降りな...
3M Sendai City Science Museum

4.5

38 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Sendaishi Aoba-ku Dainoharashinrinkouen 4-1

3M Sendai City Science Museum, which is located in the northeast corner of Dainohara Forest Park, is a municipal science museum that developed out of a science education facility originally founded in 1952. The Museum has interactive displays relating to the sciences, natural history, and everyday life. By enabling visitors to “see, touch and try” the latest technologies (and natural history specimens), the Museum aims to foster an interest in science. 3M Sendai City Science Museum also has science shows and experimental “laboratories”; a real effort has been made to ensure that a visit to this Museum is fun and enjoyable for both children and their parents.

A nice museum for demonstrating scientific concepts to children. Very fun. We stayed an hour and a half but you could eaily spend much longer. Some of the displays and exhibits have aged badly but...
Sant Juan Bautista Museum

4.0

28 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Ishinomakishi Watanoha Omori 30-2

"The museum is located about five minutes by car from JR Watanoha Station. Visitors can learn about the achievements of the Keicho Diplomatic Mission to Europe and the culture of sailing ships during the Age of Discovery by viewing a large screen showing the interior of the restored ship, the San Juan Bautista, a galleon that sailed the Pacific Ocean and back in the 1600s, and an aerial view of the ship. The adjacent ""Ishinomaki City San Juan Bautista Park"" was built in the image of the Italian square seen by HasekuraTsunenaga and others of the Keicho Diplomatic Mission, and outdoor events are also held there. Visit the San Juan Museum website for the latest status of the display of the restored ship."

Ive visited this site several times since 2014. However, its been over two years since my last visit. Now you cannot go to the dock around the ship. You cannot board the ship. I talked to the women...
Shiroishi Castle History Museum

3.5

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Shiroishishi Masuokachou 1-16

Approximately a 10-minute walk from the Shiraishi Station on the Tohoku Main Line, and a 10-minute drive from the Shiraishi Interchange off of the Tohoku Expressway, this museum is located alongside the Ote Ichinomikado gate to the Shiraishi Castle inside the Masuoka Park. The shop on the first floor of the castle sells items unique to the castle and other Japanese washi paper-craft products, and other local specialties such as Umen. One can enjoy at the restaurant various dishes incorporating umen such as shojuro umen using white miso, and their specialty soft ice cream. On the second floor is located the historical archive as well as a 1/100 scale model of the donjon surrounding the castle and other displays showing the steps by which the model was built. On the third floor is a theater which plays films in which the castle was used as a backdrop.

売店に「名物生いちごのソフト」というのがあったので食べてみました。どこが生やねん！という以前に、全くイチゴ感は皆無。300円返せー！
Murata Town Rekishi Miraikan

3.5

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Shibata-gun Muratamachi Murata Hasama 85

This lifetime learning center is located in MurataTown, Shibata County. It is comprised of exhibit halls, a library, a video room, seminar rooms, and other facilities. The permanent exhibit hall features exhibits on topics including the history of the town and folk entertainment. There is also a special exhibit hall that hosts several special exhibits each year. A festival float from Hotei Festival, a tradition dating back eight centuries, is displayed in the entrance hall.

道の駅に隣接しているので、寄ってみるといいです。無料なのですが、意外と面白いです蔵の町のことがわかります。
Onagawa Nuclear Power Public Relations Center

3.5

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Oshikagunonagawachou Tsukahama Maeda 123

This facility is approximately 25 minutes by car from Onagawa Town. It is located near the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant and introduces the process of nuclear power generation through models and images in an easily accessible way. It also presents a detailed exhibition about nuclear power and its perception in society through panel displays and video based on the aftermath of the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Their Sweet Garden on the premises has 70 varieties of roses, and they hold a rose garden fair from early summer to fall. This facility lets visitors see, feel, and learn while enjoying themselves.

女川町にある原子力発電の啓発センターです。模型やパネル、映像から原子力の仕組みをしっかり学ぶことができました。
Tenpyou Romankan Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Todagunwakuyachou Wakuya Koganeyama 1-3

This complex is on the Sanuma Highway in Koganeyama, Wakuya Town, Toda County. It features exhibits on Japan's first gold mining area and goldsmithing techniques, some that were even used for the Great Buddha of Nara at Todaiji Temple. There is also a display on the adjacent Koganeyama Gold Mining Site, a National Historic Site. Their shop sells manju buns with gold leaf, gold leaf crafts, regional food like soft oboro dofu bean curd, and more. There is also a restaurant serving local cuisine and a facility offering gold panning workshops.

この地域で金採掘が盛んであったことに由来して、金に関する展示がメインとなっている資料館です。金細工の工芸品の展示もありました。資料館とは別料金で、砂金取り体験もできるようでしたが、評判がよくないのでパスしました。
Shiogama-jinja Shrine Museum

3.5

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Shiogama-shi Ichimoriyama 1-1

塩竈神社の境内にある博物館。入口前に鯨の骨と捕鯨砲が展示されています。こちらの博物館には仙台藩の歴代藩主からの奉納太刀が35口保管されていて、いくつか常設展示されています。また、年に数回奉納太刀の特別展が開かれているようです。常設展は入館料200円です。
Matsuyama Sake Museum / Jizake-ya-Hana-no-Kura

4.5

3 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Osakishi Matsuyamasengoku Matsuyama 242-1

This is the Ichinokura Sake Brewery's showroom. It's on Prefectural Route 242 in Matsuyama, Matsuyama Sengoku, Osaki City. It has exhibits featuring antique sake brewing equipment, and materials related to sake's history and brewing process. There are also a picture gallery and an event space, and they hold a variety of planned exhibitions including one featuring the work of the local swordsmith Hokke Saburo in spring and fall. Adjacent is the Jizake-ya-Hana-no-Kura with an eatery and a gift shop selling local specialty items and Ichinokura sake.

物販・飲食の施設です。一ノ蔵のお酒はもちろん（すず音も）そろっていますが他にも地元のものを購入できます。レストラン（食事処）では食事のほかスイーツもいただけるようです（当日訪問の時間はすでにクローズ）。
Sendai Tram Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Sendai-shi Taihaku-ku Tomizawa Nakagawara 2-1 Chikatetsu

This exhibit facility is located inside the Tomizawa Subway Yard in Nakagawara, Tomizawa, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City. It features exhibits about the municipal trams that transported the people of Sendai for 50 years until 1976. Visitors can even enjoy taking pictures while wearing a subway conductor’s uniform.
Kakuda City Space Tower Cosmo House

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Pref. Kakudashi Kakuda Gyukan 100

A 15 minute walk from Abukuma Express Kakuda Station. This facility was built to serve as a symbol of Kakuda City, the location of the JAXA Kakuda Space Center. From the Space Tower observation deck, visitors can see the city and all the way to Zao Mountain Range. The Cosmo House has space-themed exhibits such as a full-sized model of a satellite, a real rocket engine, videos, and more. There's also an actual-sized, 49 meter tall model of the H-II, Japan's first entirely domestically produced rocket. The facility's shop sells space-themed merchandise.
Miyagi Prefecture Zao Wild Bird Forest Nature Observation Center “Kotori House”

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Katta-gun

This nature observation center is located in Uwanohara, Togattaonsen, Zao Town, Katta County. It is adjacent to the Zao Wild Bird Forest. The center introduces the natural environment of Zao and the rest of Miyagi and the ecology of the wild birds that live there through a variety of exhibits such as nature dioramas and taxidermy specimens. It also organizes a number of events including trekking, nature observation, and crafts.
The Museum Matsushima

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Miyagi-gun Matsushimamachi Matsushima Fugendo 33-3

This museum in Fugendo, Matsushima, Matsushima Town, Miyagi Countyfeatures three collections. The first is a collection of music boxes conveyed from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. The second is a toy collection provided by Kitahara Teruhisa, a well-known toy collector. The third is a collection of tailored luxury clothing from the Golden Age of Haute Couture. The museum also features a cafe that serves light meals as well as a museum shop.
Ubagafutokoro Minwa no Sato Furusato Otogien

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Shibata-gun Muratamachi

This local product promotion center is located inside of Ubagafutokoro Minwa no Sato on Prefectural Route 25 in Iboishi, Koizumi, Murata Town, Shibata County. It sells products from the local area and around the region. It also sells fresh local produce every Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also enjoy soba noodles made with local buckwheat flour, broad bean and rice flour noodles, and other dishes at the attached soba restaurant.
Toyoma Kaikokan Samurai Museum

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Miyagi Tome-shi Toyomamachi Teraike Sakurakoji 72-6

A museum in TeraikeSakurakoji, Toyoma Town, Tome City. The museum was a donation from industrialist Watanabe Masato, an honorary member of the town and director of development in the Tohoku region. The museum displays a variety of historical materials including cultural properties of the Tome-Date family from Watanabe Masato's personal collection.
Zao Town Traditional Industry Hall (Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Hall)

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Miyagi Katta-gun Zao Machi Togatta Onsen Shinchi Nishi Urayama 36-135

The modern building at the foot of Mt. Zao housing the Miyagi Zao Kokeshi Kan is a museum of kokeshi wooden dolls which opened in 1984. Traditional kokeshi wooden dolls and wooden toys from around Japan are displayed, and approximately 5,500 items are divided clearly by their lineage. The museum offers a place to touch as well as see by having a corner to view demonstrations as well as a shop, and visitors can enjoy painting their own doll. It is approximately 25 minutes by car from Shiroishi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.
Osaki City Office Former Yubikan

4.0

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Miyagi Osaki-shi Iwadeyama Kamikawaramachi 6

After walking into the gate, I thought I was in a different era. There’s a traditional architecture house where the powerful general lived and a beautiful Japanese garden there. Inside the house...

Miyagi

Central Sendai City Akiu / Sakunami Matsushima / Shiogama Sanriku Zao / Shiroishi Northern Area

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Miyagi Areas

Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.