Ichikawa Nature Museum

The Ichikawa Municipal Natural History Museum is a place where you can feel the nature that breathes in the city. Here, the rich ecosystem and environment of Ichikawa City are exhibited in an easy-to-understand manner, proposing a new way of interacting with nature to visitors. Why not step out of your daily routine and spend some time touching the unknown nature at this free facility?

The Ichikawa Municipal Nature Museum is located just a step away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can observe the unique nature of Ichikawa, such as wetlands and sloping forests. This museum, which is free to enter, allows you to learn about nature coexisting with the city through dioramas and exhibits of birds from around the world. New discoveries await you!

At the Ichikawa Municipal Nature Museum, you can deepen your understanding of natural springs. Don't miss the Omachi Park Nature Observation Garden, where you can observe wetlands and sloping forests throughout the four seasons. Specimens and materials related to familiar nature are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, and there are exhibits that use video and audio, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Admission is free, so feel free to visit!

At the Ichikawa Nature Museum's Flying Cage, you can witness seven different types of large birds freely flying around in a vast space of over 1000 square meters. You can experience the powerful sight of the Shoebill's courtship dance or the Heron flying right by your side. Why not take a step away from city life and spend time connecting with the rich nature around you?

One of the highlights of the Ichikawa City Natural Museum is the display of reptiles such as Indian star tortoises and Japanese pond turtles. Our aim is to help visitors rediscover the nature that surrounds them and to encourage them to think about it from a new perspective. By taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and spending some quiet time exploring unknown ecosystems, you can have a fulfilling and enriching travel experience.