Japanese title: 親子でさぐる、核融合ってなんだ？ 研究の現場を探検（日本科学未来館・那珂フュージョン科学技術研究所）2026

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Good to know

Families tour the viewing room and central control room of the giant JT-60SA fusion device and question researchers, guided by a Miraikan science communicator. About 8 pairs by lottery; apply by Nov 15.

Date

Nov 29 (Sun)

Time

13:00–16:00

Price

Free (travel to Tokai Station not included)

Kids

Ages 9–15

Venue

Naka Fusion Institute (meet at JR Tokai Station west exit)

Nearest station

Tokai Sta.

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

Distance from major stations

From Tokai

right there

From Oarai

17.7 km, about 55 min by train

From Arakawaoki

59.5 km, about 160 min by train

From Ajiki

77.5 km, about 205 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Food and cafes nearby

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FAQ

When is What Is Nuclear Fusion? A Parent-and-Child Research Site Tour 2026 (Miraikan, Naka Fusion Institute)?

Nov 29 (Sun)

What are the opening hours of What Is Nuclear Fusion? A Parent-and-Child Research Site Tour 2026 (Miraikan, Naka Fusion Institute)?

13:00–16:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does What Is Nuclear Fusion? A Parent-and-Child Research Site Tour 2026 (Miraikan, Naka Fusion Institute) cost?

Free (travel to Tokai Station not included)

Where is What Is Nuclear Fusion? A Parent-and-Child Research Site Tour 2026 (Miraikan, Naka Fusion Institute) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Naka Fusion Institute (meet at JR Tokai Station west exit). The nearest station is Tokai Sta..

Where to next

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