Japanese title: プラネタリウム「銀河鉄道の夜 The Celestial Railroad」英語版（みなと科学館）

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Good to know

A 50-minute English-language planetarium show based on Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad; recommended for ages 6 and up.

Date

Dec 19 (Sat)

Time

16:30–17:20

Price

Regular planetarium fee (preschoolers need a free ticket)

Kids

Family-friendly, ages 6+

Venue

Minato City Science Museum Planetarium

Nearest station

Kamiyacho Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

🎧 Nearby: audio guideZojoji Temple and Tokyo TowerEnglish audio guide (first track free) →

Dec 19 (Sat), also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 17:20)

After this · until 23:30ARK HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026Roppongi-itchome · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · 08:00–23:30

After this · until 22:00Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shiba ParkOnarimon · 0.7 km, about 10 min on foot from here · 11:00–22:00

Live music & concertsNew Japan Philharmonic "Beethoven 9" Special Concert 2026Roppongi-itchome · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · 14:00–15:30

Markets & flea marketsStained-Glass Ornament Making (Hippopotomos, Hills Marche Christmas)Roppongi-itchome · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · 10:00–14:00

Distance from major stations

From Toranomon-Hills

0.3 km, about 4 min on foot

From Kamiyacho

0.3 km, about 5 min on foot

From Toranomon

0.6 km, about 9 min on foot

From Roppongi-itchome

0.7 km, about 10 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026 "COSMIC HOLIDAY"Toranomon Hills (Station Tower B2F Station Atrium, T-Deck, Step Garden and more) (Toranomon-Hills Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 12 (Thu) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• New Japan Philharmonic "Beethoven 9" Special Concert 2026Suntory Hall, Main Hall (Roppongi-itchome Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · Dec 19 (Sat)
• Stained-Glass Ornament Making (Hippopotomos, Hills Marche Christmas)ARK Hills, ARK Karajan Place (Roppongi-itchome Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Dec 19 (Sat)
• ARK HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026Ark Hills: Ark Karajan Square & Ark Hills South Tower (Roppongi-itchome Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shiba ParkShiba Park Area 4 (Onarimon Station Plaza) (Onarimon Sta.) · 0.7 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Dec 4 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026Azabudai Hills Central Square (Kamiyacho Sta.) · 0.8 km, about 12 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• 東京プリンスホテルFeatured on Shutsubotsu! Adomachikku Tengoku (Feb 14, 2026) · about 12 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 芝パークホテルFeatured on Shutsubotsu! Adomachikku Tengoku (Feb 14, 2026) · about 14 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Planetarium: The Celestial Railroad, English version (Minato City Science Museum)?

Dec 19 (Sat)

What are the opening hours of Planetarium: The Celestial Railroad, English version (Minato City Science Museum)?

16:30–17:20 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Planetarium: The Celestial Railroad, English version (Minato City Science Museum) cost?

Regular planetarium fee (preschoolers need a free ticket)

Where is Planetarium: The Celestial Railroad, English version (Minato City Science Museum) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Minato City Science Museum Planetarium. The nearest station is Kamiyacho Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

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Art exhibitionsShogo Kariyazaki: Small Arrangements in His Vase Collection (40th Anniversary, 3rd edition)Shimbashi · 1.3 km · Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon)

Art exhibitionsThe Design of Yoshida Shoya: The Future Envisioned by the New Mingei MovementShimbashi · 1.3 km · Oct 15 (Thu) – Dec 20 (Sun)

Art exhibitions · FreeImawa Itsu no Koto ka: Komura Settai and Takuro TamayamaShimbashi · 1.3 km · Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Feb 28 (Sun)

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The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.

Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.