Sagamihara City Museum: A Journey Through Time and Space
Explore Sagamihara's history, culture, and connection to space at this comprehensive local museum and planetarium.
The Sagamihara City Museum chronicles the city's history from its Paleolithic roots to its modern role in space exploration, featuring exhibits on local history, nature, and astronomy, including a planetarium. It's a great place for families and anyone interested in learning about the area's past and future.
A brief summary to Sagamihara City Museum
- 3 Chome-1-15 Takane, Sagamihara, 3 Chome Takane, Chuo Ward, Kanagawa, 252-0221, JP
- +8142-750-8030
- Visit website
- Tuesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience.
- Check the museum's schedule for special exhibitions or planetarium shows before your visit.
- Allow at least two hours to fully explore the museum and enjoy the planetarium.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Sagamihara City Museum is accessible via the JR Yokohama Line. From Sagamihara Station, take the Sagamihara City Bus to the museum entrance. Bus fare is approximately ¥210 for adults and ¥110 for children. Alternatively, the museum is a 20-minute walk from Fuchinobe Station on the JR Yokohama Line.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Sagamihara. A taxi ride from Sagamihara Station to the museum is approximately 5km and will cost around ¥2300. Taxi fare may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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Walking
The Sagamihara City Museum is approximately a 20-minute walk from Fuchinobe Station. From the station's south exit, follow the signs to the museum. The walk is straightforward and offers a pleasant way to experience the local neighborhood.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Sagamihara Station
3.2 km
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Sagami-Ōno Station
5.1 km
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Sagamihara Kita Park
6.2 km
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1-chōme-3221 Zama
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Former Ochi family residence
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Atsugi Shrine
13.1 km
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Yokohama Zoological Gardens “Zoorasia”
14.1 km
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Remains of Provincial Office of Musashi
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Takosugi
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Kameishi
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Sagamiko Resort
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Sagamiko MORI MORI
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Muscle monster2
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Lake Sagami Park
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Samukawa Shrine
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Unmissable attractions to see
Kanuma Park
0.8 km
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Sagamihara Park
3.1 km
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Sagamihara-Asamizo Park
3.6 km
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Undo Park
4.5 km
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Hotokuninomiya Shrine
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Matsuki Park
5.8 km
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Aquarium Sagamihara
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MITSUI OUTLET PARK Tama Minami-Osawa
6.4 km
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Hashimoto Park
6.5 km
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Sagamigawa Village of Nature
7.6 km
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Sanrio Puroland
8.0 km
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Tama Zoological Park
10.1 km
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Yamato Music Theater
11.9 km
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Yamato Art Cultural Hall
12.0 km
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Yukemuri no Sato Susukino
12.4 km
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Essential places to dine
Sagami Donmaru Fuchinobeten
1.3 km
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Jalsa Spice & Dinner Bar
2.6 km
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Demode heaven Sagamihara
2.7 km
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Sagami depot lounge
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Tsukiji Yamaka
3.2 km
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Lovers ROCK Sagamiharaten
3.3 km
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Mona Hill Mona Sansar
4.5 km
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Cookla
4.7 km
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Soi Gapao Soigapao Thai
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SHA Club
4.8 km
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Minmin Sagami-Ono
4.9 km
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Chakura of Sagami Ono
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KUCHIKAHO buffet restaurant Sagami-Ono
5.0 km
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Tsudurao sagami-ono
5.1 km
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Local India
5.1 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
マライカ BAZAAR 相模原店
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Nitori Mall Sagamihara
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Gooday Place Sagamihara
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Treasure Factory Sagamihara
3.1 km
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CELEO Sagamihara
3.1 km
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相模原IT'S
3.2 km
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the market Place 相模原
4.6 km
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SHOO・LA・RUE
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TreFacStyle Sagamiono
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WE -shoppu Sagamiharaminamidaiten
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サガミックス相模大野(sagamix)
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BSA Scout Shop (Asia East District)
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Sagamiono More's
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UNIQLO Sagami-Ono Station Square
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相模大野ステーションスクエア B館
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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ＮＥＳＴ
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カジュアルバー king
2.7 km
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BAR5151
3.0 km
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Club N (クラブエン)
3.2 km
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Stray Blue Jazz Club
3.2 km
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BAR Tamutamu テキーラ無料バー バータムタム
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Bar Rash
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Sports Restaurant & Bar Klass
4.9 km
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Jazz & Bar Monks
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HUB Sagamiono
4.9 km
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Bar Eau de Vie
4.9 km
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スクラブスター
5.0 km
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RUDDY
5.0 km
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