Explore The Fascinating Institute For Nature Study In Tokyo!

Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science

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The Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science is a nature-rich park located in a residential area in Minato, Tokyo. Its convenient location makes it easily accessible from Ebisu, Meguro, or Shibuya.

The Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science is, as its name suggests, property owned by the National Museum of Nature and Science. It is a wonderful area for visitors to enjoy a nature-rich atmosphere while being in the center of the city. The spacious grounds include forests, ponds, rivers, and wetlands with various plant, insect, and bird inhabitants. Also, the daimyo Matsudaira Yorishige's mansion and garden was located here in the Edo Period. Ponds and trees from his garden can still be found here today.

Allow us to introduce you to the basics of the Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science In Tokyo, as well as how to get there and more.

Basic Information

Hours

September 1st-April 30th 9:00-16:30 (final admission 16:00)
May 1st-August 31st 9:00-17:00 (final admission 16:00)

Closed Days

Every Monday (open if the day is a holiday, and will be closed the following Tuesday)
Days after holidays (open if Saturday or Sunday)

The facility is closed annually from December 28th to January 4th.

Admission Fee

Adults and College Students: 310 yen
65 years and above/18 years and younger: free (ID required)

Free Admission Days

Greenery Day (May 4th), International Museum Day (May 18th), Culture Day (November 3rd)

How to Get There

The nearest station to the Institute for Nature Study is the JR Yamanote Line's Meguro Station. From Tokyo Station, you will get on the train bound for Shinagawa. From Shinjuku Station, you should get on the one going toward Shibuya. The ride is 20 minutes and 200 yen from Tokyo Station and 12 minutes and 170 yen from Shinjuku. From Meguro Station, it takes only about nine minutes to walk there.