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Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

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所沢航空発祥記念館

Japan's first airfield is now a museum with real aircraft and flight simulators.

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum
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What it is

  • Saitama Prefectural museum with an aviation theme.
  • Opened in 1993 on the site of Japan's first airfield.
  • Displays history of aviation in Japan and worldwide.

What to see

  • Many actual aircraft are housed inside.
  • Outdoor exhibits include a YS-11 and C-46 aircraft.
  • Indoor exhibits feature a replica of the Type 1 aircraft.
  • See Japan's only existing Type 91 fighter aircraft.
  • Experience flight simulators.
  • Large screening facility seats 200 people.

When to go

  • Closed on Mondays.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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