Place to visit
Institute for Nature Study, Japan: what it is and when to go
Institute for Nature Study is a visitor attraction (独立行政法人国立科学博物館附属自然教育園) in Japan (Tokio). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to May, October to November. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. 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
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- 独立行政法人国立科学博物館附属自然教育園
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 11 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 35.63601, 139.72131
What it is and where
Institute for Nature Study is a visitor attraction (独立行政法人国立科学博物館附属自然教育園) in Japan (Tokio).
It is in Tokio, where this site lists 287 more places to see, 6.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.63601, 139.72131; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife 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 Institute for Nature Study is February to May, October to November.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebBest time10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:24
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to May, October to November | December to January, June to September |
| Wildlife | April to May, October | November to March, June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Institute for Nature Study 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
- Museo Nacional de Naturaleza y CienciaMuseum18 m
- Museo de arte TeienMuseum228 m
- Matsuoka Museum of ArtMuseum449 m
- Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of ArtMuseum659 m
- Museo Metropolitano de Fotografía de TokioMuseum945 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Universal Studios Japan
- Zoológico Imperial de Ueno
- Acuario Churaumi de Okinawa
- Acuario de Osaka Kaiyukan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: Hot spring
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Institute for Nature Study?
It is a visitor attraction (独立行政法人国立科学博物館附属自然教育園 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Institute for Nature Study?
February to May, October to November. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to Institute for Nature Study?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 11 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 Museo Nacional de Naturaleza y Ciencia, Museo de arte Teien, Matsuoka Museum of Art. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
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- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.