Geological Museum

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Explore Japan's geological history and research at this free, two-story earth science museum.

Geological Museum — Abasaa Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

A museum specializing in earth science.
Opened to the public in 1980.
Displays research from the Geological Survey of Japan.
Admission is free.

What to see

Two floors of exhibits.
Earthquake meter in the entrance hall.
3D geological map of Japan.
Displays on marine geology.
Cross-section model of Mt. Fuji.
Mineral and fossil specimens.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: Higashi, Ibaraki
Official site: www.gsj.jp
Opening hours: 9:30-16:30
Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a holiday, open on Monday and closed the next weekday) / New Year holidays / Irregular holidays (subject to change)
Admission: Free
Getting there: Tsukuba Station — 3.0 km (taxi or bus recommended)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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