Miraikan
ExploreJapanDaily Editorial Team · Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Facts verified: August 25, 2026
Visiting Miraikan
Miraikan will be fully closed for refurbishment from October 1, 2026 to April 22, 2027. Confirmed on both the official Miraikan site and GO TOKYO, this closure affects the entire museum. Anyone planning a visit during this window should plan around it; the museum reopens April 22, 2027.
Miraikan, whose name means 'hall of the future,' opened in 2001 and is operated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) as the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. It is one of Tokyo's flagship science museums and a symbol of the country's technology-forward identity, located on the Odaiba waterfront.
The museum is organized into three main zones: 'Explore the Frontiers' (5F, space, Earth, and life sciences), 'Create your Future' (3F, sustainability and robotics), and 'Discover your Earth', built around the Geo-Cosmos, a spherical OLED display suspended in the main atrium. Three theater spaces include the Dome Theater, which shows full-dome films.
Miraikan is historically famous for ASIMO, the humanoid robot whose demonstrations ended permanently on March 31, 2022. ASIMO no longer performs at the museum; the current robot lineup includes Otonaroid, Telenoid, and the 'Hello! Robots' companion-robot exhibit, part of the 'Create your Future' zone.
While open, Miraikan is a strong choice for families with school-age children and science- or tech-interested travelers, easily paired with teamLab Planets or Toyosu Market on an Odaiba day out, and a solid rainy-day indoor option in an otherwise outdoor-heavy neighborhood.
Things to Do at Miraikan
How to Get to Miraikan
Miraikan sits on the Odaiba waterfront in Koto City, most easily reached via the Yurikamome elevated line.
- •Nearest station: Telecom Center Station or Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station, Yurikamome Line (4-5 minutes walk)
- •IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, or ICOCA) are accepted on trains, subways, and buses throughout Japan. Tap in and out at every gate.
- •Avoid traveling during rush hour on weekdays: 7am to 9am and 5pm to 8pm. Trains are significantly more crowded.
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Best Time to Visit Miraikan
Best time to visit Miraikan: Weekday mornings, while the museum is open (closed Oct 1, 2026-Apr 22, 2027). Weekday mornings are generally quieter than weekends and public holidays.
- •Best time to visit: Weekday mornings, while the museum is open (closed Oct 1, 2026-Apr 22, 2027)
- •Arriving on a weekday morning avoids the largest crowds. Weekends and public holidays are significantly busier.
- •Spring (late March to early May) and autumn (October to November) are the most popular seasons for visiting Tokyo.
- •Golden Week (late April to early May) is the busiest week of the year in Japan. Book accommodation and tickets well in advance.
Entry Fee & Hours
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥630 | ~$4 |
| Ages 18 and under | ¥210 | ~$1.50 |
| Preschool | No charge | No charge |
| Category | Price (JPY) | Approx. (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥940 | ~$6 |
| Ages 18 and under | ¥310 | ~$2 |
| Preschool | ¥100 | ~$0.70 |
USD amounts are approximate and change with the exchange rate. Prices apply only while the museum is open (closed Oct 1, 2026-Apr 22, 2027).
- •Miraikan will be fully closed for refurbishment from October 1, 2026 to April 22, 2027; confirm it is open before planning a visit.
- •Disability certificate holders and one companion are admitted at no charge.
- •Wheelchair rental, accessible elevators and ramps, and accessible restrooms are available on-site.
Nearby Attractions
Combine with Miraikan on the same day
teamLab Planets
Toyosu Market
- •teamLab Planets (About 15-20 minutes by train): teamLab Planets is an immersive digital art museum in Toyosu where visitors walk barefoot through vast rooms of sensory light, water, and flower installations. It is one of Tokyo's most visually spectacular modern experiences.
- •Toyosu Market (About 15-20 minutes by train): Toyosu Market is Tokyo's modern wholesale seafood market in Koto, the successor to Tsukiji's wholesale trading and tuna auctions since 2018. Visitors can watch the tuna auction from an observation deck, eat at relocated Tsukiji-area sushi restaurants, and browse the Uogashi Yokocho shops.
Suggested Itinerary
Pair Miraikan with these nearby stops for a full day in Odaiba / Koto.
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