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Konosu · Play & activities
埼玉県防災学習センター
地震の揺れや強い風、消火などを体験しながら防災を学べる県の施設（愛称「能美防災そなーえ」）。入館無料で、家族なら予約なしで入れる。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県鴻巣市袋30
- Nearest station
- about 1.4 km from 吹上 Station (JR高崎線)
about 1.4 km from 北鴻巣 Station (JR高崎線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - Type
- Science museum / planetarium
- Rainy days
- Indoor (OK on rainy days)
- Hours
- 9:00〜16:30（入館は16:00まで）
- Closed
- 月曜（祝日のときは翌平日）、夏休み期間・県民の日は月曜開館、年末年始、臨時休館日あり
- Fee
- 無料
- Ages & conditions
- 暴風体験は小学1年生以上、消火体験は小学4年生以上
- Things to do
- 地震体験、煙体験、暴風体験、消火体験
- Parking
- Yes
- By train or bus
- JR北鴻巣駅東口から徒歩約20分、またはJR吹上駅北口から徒歩約25分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/03. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Map
Events here
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
SDF Field Kitchen Curry & Disaster Relief Vehicle Exhibition
Self-Defense Forces disaster response vehicles will be on display. Field kitchen curry cooked by the Self-Defense Forces will also be served to a limited 200 portions to enjoy on site. Cancelled in case of severe weather.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Ride the Rain Experience Vehicle!
Experience a simulated storm of 300 mm of rain per hour—equivalent to severe disaster levels—inside a specialized vehicle. Limited to 7 participants per session, taking about 10 minutes. Numbered tickets will be distributed. Cancelled in case of severe weather.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Have Fun Learning Disaster Preparedness on Saitama Citizen's Day!
An event to enjoy learning about disaster preparedness on Saitama Citizen's Day. Featuring a variety of experiences including an escape maze, a rain simulation experience, Self-Defense Forces vehicle exhibition, field kitchen curry distribution, and a slime-making workshop.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
GENSI Maze
A hands-on maze simulating an escape from a fire scene. Experiencing the maze with AR goggles is available for ages 7 and older, but participation without goggles is also possible, allowing parents and children to enjoy learning about disaster prevention together.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Let's Make Bouncing Slime!
A craft workshop aimed at children aged 5 and older. Participants can try their hand at making slime that bounces well. The event will end as soon as materials run out, so early arrival is recommended for those wishing to take part.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Saitama Disaster Prevention Education Center Saitama Citizens' Day Event
A disaster preparedness experience event held in conjunction with Saitama Citizens' Day. It offers plenty of fun and educational activities, including an AR escape maze, a rainstorm simulation vehicle, displays of Self-Defense Forces vehicles, and emergency curry food distribution.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15+2 more dates
Disaster Preparedness 10 Essential Items Memorization Quiz Challenge
A workshop where you can have fun learning the minimum 10 essential disaster preparedness items needed for an emergency grab-and-go bag through a memorization quiz. You can join at any time during the event hours, and participants will receive a gift.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15+2 more dates
Saitama Disaster Prevention Learning Center Workshop
An event offering hands-on crafts and activities for children that change monthly. No advance reservation is required and participation is free, allowing visitors to drop in anytime during the hours to learn and enjoy the experience.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Let's Make an Advent Calendar!
A craft experience held for children aged 5 and older. Participants will make a special advent calendar to prepare for Christmas. No reservation is required; the event will end when materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Let's Make Santa Claus!
A craft event where you create a cute Santa Claus by reusing Yakult containers. Children aged 5 and older can participate and enjoy crafting by themselves. Feel free to stop by without a reservation.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Let's Make an Omikuji!
A hands-on event where participants create their own omikuji (fortune slip box) using everyday cardboard materials. Designed for children aged 5 and older who can craft independently. Registration ends when materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Let's Make a Plastic Bottle Spinning Top!
A craft workshop where participants make their own spinning tops using plastic bottles and spin them by pulling a string. Open to children aged 5 and older who are able to do crafting. The event ends when materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 19
Let's Make It! New Year's Gift Game
A crafting workshop for children to make a handmade New Year game where players aim and drop balls to play. No reservations are needed, and registration will close once materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 26
Make It! Zodiac Decoration
A Saturday-only craft workshop to handmade a zodiac decoration using wool felt. Geared toward children aged 5 and older, visitors can easily participate on the day without prior reservation.
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Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).