Iwakuni City Science Center was established in 1960. Since then, it has continued to provide a diverse range of activities including science classes and clubs, youth science festivals, and free distribution of live bell crickets, serving as a well-loved facility for supporting children’s scientific education. In April 2026, Iwakuni City Science Center was relocated and re-opened in the new facility “Living and Learning Exchange Terrace (Ikoi to Manabi no Koryu Terrace).”
《Contents of Main Exhibits》
・Iwakuni Rack: An exhibition of biological and rock specimens.
・Iwakuni Vision: A video installation introducing the nature of Iwakuni.
・Observation Corner: Visitors can freely observe rock and plants specimens using a microscope.
・Science Box: Learn about scientific theories and principles. Visitors can experience the mysteries of science by touching and moving the installations.
・Space Zone: An area for learning about space, the planets and the Earth, while moving your body.
・Science Library: A collection of more than 500 scientific books.
・Outdoor Observation Area: Visitors can observe a diverse variety of plants. Also features science-related play equipment.
Visiting Guide
| ・Opening Hours | 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. |
| ・Closed | Mondays (Following Weekday if Monday is a national holiday) December 29 to January 3 |
| ・Entry fee | Free |
Access
Visiting by Public Transport
Train
20 mins walk from JR Fuju Station on the Sanyo Main Line
Bus
・ From Iwakuni Station, please take bus number 70 or 81.
【Bus Number 70】
If the bus goes via the Welfare Center/Science Center bus stop, get off at “Welfare Center/Science Center”.
If the bus does not go via the Welfare Center/Science Center bus stop, get off at “Fujyu Port”. After getting off, it’s a 10-minute walk (550m).
【Bus Number 81】
Get off at “Fujio Port”. After getting off, it’s a 10-minute walk (550m).
・ From Yuu, please take the bus bound for Iwakuni Station (bus number 81 or 83).
Get off at “Fujyu Port”. After getting off, it’s a 10-minute walk (550m).
Visiting by Car
Proceed along National Route 188, follow the signs, and turn left after the railroad crossing.
From outside Iwakuni: 20 mins drive from Iwakuni IC on the Sanyo Expressway
Visiting Guide for Other Facilities
●Welfare Center
| ・Opening Hours | 9:30a.m.-10:00p.m. |
| ・Closed | Mondays (Following Weekday if Monday is a national holiday) December 29 to January 3 |
●Baths
| ・Opening Hours | 11:00a.m.-8:00p.m. （Last Entry 7:30p.m.） |
| ・Closed | Mondays (Following Weekday if Monday is a national holiday) Thursdays December 29 to January 3 |
●Social Welfare Council
| ・Opening Hours | 8:30a.m.-5:15p.m. |
| ・Closed | Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays December 29 to January 3 |
