Tanegashima Space Center (Space Science and Technology Museum)
In Japanese: 種子島宇宙センター 宇宙科学技術館
JAXA's main rocket launch site on Tanegashima island. Its free museum shows life-size models of rockets and of Japan's module on the International Space Station.
Nearby
- Shiratani Unsuikyo (Yakushima) ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
- Yakusugi Land (Yakushima) ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
- Senpiro Falls (Yakushima) ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by car from Tanegashima Airport
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- 9:30–16:30; closed Mondays (Tue if Mon is a holiday; open daily in August). May close on launch days
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info