April 2025: Please note Panasonic Center has now permanently closed. Please see our Odaiba page for other things to see and do in the district.
The Panasonic Center in Odaiba is a hands-on, interactive science museum geared at kids and adults alike. The best part is that under-18s enter for free.
Panasonic Center - image © Florentyna Leow
In addition to the excellent Miraikan on the other side of Odaiba, budding scientists in Tokyo should add the Panasonic Center to their must-visit lists.
Panasonic Center - image © Florentyna Leow
The Panasonic Center functions both as a showroom for their consumer products as well as a very engaging science museum for children and adults alike. There’s also a section called the Nintendo Game Front where visitors can try out the latest games from this company.
Panasonic Center - image © Florentyna Leow
The science museum is in the RiSuPia section of the center on the second and third floors, with exhibits set up as interactive games and hands-on activities revolving around scientific concepts and natural phenomena. It’s tourist-friendly, too: exhibit descriptions are bilingual, as are the accompanying headset audio files.
Panasonic Center - image © Florentyna Leow
As a bonus, admission is free to those under the age of 18, while adults will have to pay an entry fee. This makes it a relatively budget-friendly option for families visiting Tokyo, so it’s worth considering the Panasonic Center when making a trip out to Odaiba.
The Panasonic Center is a short walk away from JR Kokusaitenjijo Station (Saikyo Line) and Ariake Station (Yurikamome Monorail). When you exit the ticket barriers at Kokusaitenjijo Station, turn right and keep walking straight. You’ll see the entrance after a few minutes.
English name:
Panasonic Center
Japanese name:
パナソニックセンター
English address:
3-5-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0063
Japanese address:
〒135-0063 東京都江東区有明3-5-1
Opening hours:
10am-6pm
Closed Monday
Admission:
free
Nearest Transport:
Train: 2-minute walk from Kokusai-tenjijo Station on the Rinkai line.
Train: 3-minute walk from the west exit of Ariake Station on the Yurikamome line.
Nearest Hotels:
:: Check availability and pricing for hotels near Panasonic Center on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Telephone:
+81-3-3599-2600
Near To Here:
Panasonic Center is located in Tokyo's Odaiba district. See our complete list of things to do in Odaiba, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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