Place to visit
Anan Science Center, Japan: what it is and when to go
Anan Science Center is a museum in Anan, Tokushima, Japan (阿南市科学センター). Interests: Museums and art and Stargazing. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Anan, Tokushima, Japan · Museums and art, Stargazing
- Local name
- 阿南市科学センター
- Where
- Japan · 1, 779-1243, 阿南市, 徳島県
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 74 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ananscience.jp
- Run by
- 阿南市
- Coordinates
- 33.94897, 134.68153
What it is and where
Anan Science Center is a museum in Anan, Tokushima, Japan (阿南市科学センター). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tokushima, where this site lists 69 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 33.94897, 134.68153; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 74 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 阿南市
It is one of the Museums and art and Stargazing places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Anan Science Center is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:59
- FebBest time10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:15
- JulPossible14:03
- AugPossible13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
| Stargazing | February | November to January and March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Anan Science Center has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount KannonMountain in Anan, Tokushima prefecture, Japan5.1 km
- Mt. KajigamineSummit6.1 km
- Tatsue-jiShingon temple in Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 19 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage7.3 km
- 四国遍路 18番札所恩山寺~19番札所立江寺Hiking8.8 km
- Onzan-jiShingon temple in Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, which is Temple 18 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Museums and art
- Tokyo National Museum: art museum in Tokyo, Japan
- Matsumoto Castle: building in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- National Museum of Western Art: art museum in Tokyo, Japan
- Hiroshima Castle: Castle
- Kōfuku-ji: Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Ushiku Daibutsu: statue located in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anan Science Center?
It is a museum in Anan, Tokushima, Japan (阿南市科学センター in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Anan Science Center?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Anan Science Center?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 74 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Kannon, Mt. Kajigamine, Tatsue-ji. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Anan Science Center on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.