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Kazo · Play & activities
加須未来館
プラネタリウムと天体観測室がある市の施設。入館は無料で、プラネタリウムも安く見られる。空調工事のため投影が中止になる日がある。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県加須市外野350-1
- Nearest station
- about 3.9 km from 柳生 Station (東武日光線)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - Type
- Science museum / planetarium
- Rainy days
- Indoor (OK on rainy days)
- Hours
- 9:00〜17:00
- Closed
- 火曜（祝日のときは翌日）、12/29〜1/3、設備点検日
- Fee
- 入館無料（プラネタリウム100円）
- Things to do
- プラネタリウム、天体観測室、観光望遠鏡、宇宙服展示
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/03. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
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Events here
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Stargazing with Parents and Children: Stars of the Ethiopian Royal Family
An astronomy event for elementary school students and their guardians to observe planets and celestial objects using small telescopes while listening to sky commentaries. In case of inclement weather, a starry sky lecture will be given in the planetarium.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Kazo Miraikan Craft Workshop: Bamboo Dragonfly Launcher
A craft workshop held at Kazo Miraikan. Parents and children can enjoy crafting a launcher for flying bamboo dragonflies. Recommended for a casual holiday outing and activity.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Kazo Miraikan Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving
A community event featuring appreciation sales at the agricultural direct market, food stalls, craft workshops, special planetarium shows, quena and handbell concerts, magic shows, and various other activities.
- 2026Sun, Nov 22 – Mon, Nov 23
Kazo Miraikan Craft Workshop: "Handmade Magnets"
A simple craft event held at Kazo Miraikan. Parents and children can experience making their own original "Handmade Magnets." Anyone can easily join via same-day reception.
- 2026Sun, Nov 29
Kazo Miraikan Craft: Clack-Clack Animals
A parent-child craft workshop held at Kazo Miraikan. You can easily make lovely animated "clack-clack animals". No advance reservation is required; register at the counter on the day of the event.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Stargazing for Parents and Children: The Andromeda Galaxy and the Pleiades
A stargazing event for elementary school students and their guardians. Along with an explanation of the autumn night sky, enjoy observing planets, nebulae, and star clusters using small telescopes. Held in the planetarium in case of inclement weather.
- 2026Mon, Dec 14
Kazo Miraikan: Will They Fly? The Geminid Meteor Shower
An event to observe meteors from the Geminid meteor shower streaking across the night sky. Enjoy astronomical observation with expert commentary. Anyone can participate with prior registration.
- 2026Wed, Dec 16
Kazo Miraikan: Let's Find Lunar X!
An astronomical event to observe the rare 'X' shadow pattern that appears on the lunar surface. Along with the observation, a stargazing guide is provided. Anyone interested in astronomical observation can participate with prior registration.
- 2027Sat, Jan 16
Stargazing for Parents and Children: Let's Find the Winter Triangle!
An astronomical observation event open to elementary school students and their guardians. Participants will listen to an explanation of the winter night sky and observe the moon and planets using small telescopes. In case of poor weather, an indoor planetarium session will be held instead.
- 2027Sat, Jan 23
Kazo Future Museum: Capture the Waning Moon with a Smartphone!
A hands-on event where participants use a small telescope in combination with their own smartphones to photograph the sixteenth-night waning moon. You can capture a beautiful picture of the moon using your handheld smartphone.
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Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).