Last updated: March 30, 2025
Natural volcano museum where you can feel the heartbeat of the Earth
Miyakejima Island
Miyakejima Island, located about 180 km south of central Tokyo, is an active volcano belonging to the Fuji Volcanic Belt.The island has been repeatedly erupting in a 20-year cycle, with the most recent eruption occurring at the summit of Mount Oyama in 2000, and previous eruptions occurring in the Ako district in 1983 and the Tsubota district in 1962.The magnificent volcanic island scenery that can be seen throughout the island is like a natural volcano museum. Feel the pulse of the Earth with your whole body.
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Course
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start Port of Tokyo（Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal）
Ship
6hours 30min
- Ako Fishing Port
（or Miike Port, Igaya Fishing Port）By car／Village Bus
- Accommodation
(Early check-in /
Breakfast,Break)By car
- Spot1 Volcano Experience Trail
On foot
950m・20min - Spot2 Imazaki coast／Glasses Rock
By car
7.7km・20min - Spot3 Cape Izu
By car
3.1km・10min - Spot4 Sea and Wind Akajari Park
By car
2.2km・5min - Spot5 Okubohama Beach
By car
- Lunch
By car
- Spot6 Miyakejima Nature Center Akakokko Hall
By car
1.5km・min - Spot7 Tairoike Pond
By car
6.7km・15min - Spot8 Togahama Beach
By car
- Goal Accommodation
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of February 2025.
- Start Accommodation
By car
- Spot9 Seven Islands Observation Deck
By car
5.1km・20min - Spot10 Toga Shrine
By car
1.7km・5min - Spot11 Lively Fish Center
On foot
- Lunch
On foot
- Ako Fishing Port
（or Miike Port, Igaya Fishing Port）Ship
6hours 30min
- Goal Port of Tokyo（Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal）
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of February 2025.
Course Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom
(located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise) -
- Nursing area
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Ostomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start Port of Tokyo（Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal）
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Ship (Tachibana Maru)
6hours 30min
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When using Tokai Kisen, the port of arrival is determined based on the weather and sea conditions on the day.
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Ako Fishing Port（Ako Fishing Port Passenger Waiting Room）
Of the three ports of entry and departure on Miyakejima island, this is the passenger waiting area at Sabigahama Port in the southwestern part of the island. The Miyakejima Tourist Association is located on the first floor, and on the second floor there is Miyake Shokudo, a restaurant serving ramen, light meals, and soft drinks, as well as the observation deck terrace.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps at the entrance or exit of the facility or inside the facility, and Braille blocks are laid out along the main flow lines in the waiting area. The embarkation and disembarkation ramps of the Tachibana Maru are stairs, so wheelchair users must be assisted by staff to embark and disembark.
Restroom Information
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms (with ostomate facilities) are located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Diaper changing cribs are available in the wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-6-0203 (Miyake Branch Office, Port and Harbor Division, Harbor and Airport Management)
04994-5-0221 (Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd.) - Address
- 672-3, Ako, Miyake-mura
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Miike Port（Miike Port Passenger Waiting Room）
Of the three ports of entry and departure on Miyakejima island, this is the passenger waiting area at the Port of Miike in the eastern part of the island. Currently, a temporary waiting area is in use due to reconstruction work.
Accessibility Information
The entrance to the facility is via stairs, but there is a ramp connected to the entrance. Braille blocks are provided from the entrance to the ticket counter.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities). Diaper changing cribs are available in the wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-6-0203 (Miyake Branch Office, Civil Engineering Harbor Section, Harbor and Airport Management)
04994-5-0221 (Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd.) - Address
- 306-13, Tsubota, Miyake-mura
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Igaya Fishing Port（Igaya Passenger Waiting Room）
Of the three ports of entry and departure on Miyakejima island, this is the passenger waiting area at Igaya Port in the northwestern part of the island.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps in or out of the facility. The approach road to the facility is steep (up to 13 degrees).
Restroom Information
There are no wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
04994-5-0221 (Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd.) - Address
- 299, Igaya, Miyake-mura
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car／Village Bus
Accommodation (Early check-in / Breakfast,Break)
By car
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Spot1 Volcano Experience Trail About 30 min.-1 hour
This is a valuable geo-spot where the ruins of Ako Elementary and Junior High Schools, which were buried by lava flows from the 1983 eruption, can be seen as they were at the time of the eruption. There is a 10-minute route around the site and a 20-minute route that leads to the road on the east side. Walking here, you can witness the threat of the eruption and nature's renewal power that sprouted from it.
By local bus: 650 m from Nishima bus stop
Accessibility Information
The wooden boardwalk allows wheelchair users to walk on the lava field (in some areas, the wooden boardwalk rises up and becomes a step of about 3 cm, and there are also uneven areas due to corrosion).
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) in the public restroom located about 100 m north of the entrance of the trail. There is a crib for changing diapers in the wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- 224, Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
950m・20min
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Spot2 Imazaki coast／Glasses Rock About 30 min.
This is a lava fan-shaped beach stretching 1.5 km from “Meganeiwa” in Ako village to “Yukei Beach”. The lava flow from the 1643 eruption created the present flat surface of Ako village and this beach. On this Imasaki Coast, there is Glasses Rock, which is a sea cave eroded by the waves. There used to be two holes in the rock, like glasses, but one of them collapsed during Typhoon Isewan in 1959, leaving the rock in its present form.
By local bus: 400 m from Nishima bus stop, 500 m from YuKeihama bus stop.
Accessibility Information
From the flat road along the coast, visitors can enjoy the view of the coast formed by lava flows, but be careful when passing cars as the road is only about 5 m wide and there are no sidewalks.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) in the public restroom located near the northern fork of the coastal road. There is a crib for changing diapers in the wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
7.7km・20min
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Spot3 Cape Izu About 30 min.
The cape is marked by an unusual prism-shaped, pure white lighthouse built in 1909. In the surrounding area, geological strata from an older age can be seen, which has helped elucidate the eruption history of Miyakejima over the past 10,000 years. It is also a popular spot for viewing the sunset and starry sky.
By local bus: 700 m from the Izumisaki Iriguchi bus stop.
Accessibility Information
A ramp has been installed to the observation deck, and a beautiful coastal view can be seen from the deck. The Izumisaki Lighthouse is located about 50 m north of the parking lot, but it requires a descent down a road with a slope of about 7 degrees.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) in the park where the parking space is located. There is a crib for changing diapers in the wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Izu, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
3.1km・10min
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Spot4 Sea and Wind Akajari Park 20min
The observatory overlooks Okubo Beach below, the Izu Islands on the horizon, Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula on sunny days, and even the Boso Peninsula on days when the air is clear. The small hill on the mountain side is called “Mio-ga-taira-skoria,” which was called “Akajari” because the east side of the hill was scraped off to reveal a red-burned cross-section of the volcano.
By local bus: In front of Tomouji bus stop
Accessibility Information
The viewing space is higher than the street, with stairs at the front of the plaza but ramps at both ends (west and east sides).
Restroom Information
There are no restrooms nearby.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-2-1313 (Miyake Branch Office, Civil Engineering Harbor Section)
- Address
- 759-6, Izu, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
2.2km・5
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Spot5 Okubohama Beach About 30 min.
The black gravel beach stretches for about 2 km. The underwater roots formed by the lava flow are spread out on Okubo beach, and it is a diving and snorkeling spot where you can observe many fish. There are also camping facilities along the beach where you can enjoy camping and BBQ.
By local bus: 600 m from Okubohama bus stop
Accessibility Information
The beach is relatively easy to access because the height of the road and the beach are almost the same (no steps).
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the park with a parking space.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Izu, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
Lunch
By car
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Spot6 Miyakejima Nature Center・
Akakokko Hall About 30 min.-1 hourIt is a nature observation facility run by Miyake Village and was established in 1993 (Heisei 5) to introduce the nature of Miyakejima to as many people as possible. The Akakokko is a bird with a red belly of about 20 cm in length that can be seen on the Izu Islands. In addition to wild birds, there are also exhibits introducing plants and marine life. Rangers from the Wild Bird Society of Japan are stationed here to provide nature information, hold nature observation meetings, and conduct surveys and research.
By local bus: Approx. 300 m from Tairoike bus stop
Accessibility Information
It is necessary to proceed approximately 100 meters from the parking lot to the exhibition facility building on a road with a slope of 5-6 degrees. The approach in front of the building is unpaved, and care should be taken because some of the soil has been washed away and has become uneven in some areas.
There is a three-dimensional model of Miyakejima in the facility, and visually impaired visitors can touch the model to see the topography of the island. Visitors must climb six flights of stairs to access the observation area.Restroom Information
There are no wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-6-0410
- Address
- 4188, Tsubota, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- Adults: ¥200; Junior high school students and younger, 65 years and older: Free
Those with a disability certificate can enter for 100 yen, and one accompanying person can enter for free for each person with a disability certificate. - Hours
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed days
- Mondays, Year-end and New Year holidays
- Official Website
- https://miyake1993.wixsite.com/akakokko
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
1.5km・5min -
Spot7 Tairoike Pond About 30 min.
The largest freshwater lake on the Izu Islands was formed in a crater about 2,500 years ago. The surrounding forest of shiny-leaved trees is home to a variety of rare wild birds, including the Akakokko and the Iijimamushikui, both of which have been designated National Natural Treasures. On the side of Oji Pond, visitors can see a giant sudajii tree over 600 years old, known as the “maigojii“.
Accessibility Information
The park area on the north side of Tairoike Pond can be accessed by car, but it is necessary to follow a dirt road for about 1 km from the Miyake Round-the-Lake Road to the park area.
A ramp provides access from the park's parking space to the lakeside plaza.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the park on the north side of Tairoike Pond. Diaper changing cribs are available in the wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Tsubota, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
6.7km・15min
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Spot8 Togahama Beach About 30 min.-1 hour
The beautiful coastal scenery can be seen from the boardwalk. You can also observe the geological formations formed by repeated eruptions. It is also a popular diving spot, where visitors can experience the complex topography of the sea floor, including large arches and tunnels caused by volcanic activity. On the seafloor of Togahama, where the Kuroshio Current hits first, there is a colony of table corals that is said to be the most beautiful of the Izu Islands.
By local bus: Approximately 1.1 km from the Toga-jinja-mae bus stop
Accessibility Information
In addition to wheelchair-accessible restrooms, there are showers and covered rest areas. The walking path leading north from the parking space is partially unpaved, but relatively flat and wheelchair accessible.
Restroom Information
A wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) is located next to the parking space. Diaper changing cribs are available in the wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
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Goal Accommodation
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Start Accommodation
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By car
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Spot9 Seven Islands Observation Deck About 20-30 min.
On a clear day, the observatory commands a panoramic view of the Izu Islands, from Oshima in the north to Hachijojima in the south. In 1983, the first crater opened near here, forming a line of craters that reached the coast and spewed columns of fire like a curtain.
Accessibility Information
The observation plaza is unpaved but accessible by car to the inside of the plaza.
Restroom Information
There is a parking lot and a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) located approximately 700 meters below the observation deck (at the road junction). There is a crib for changing diapers in the wheelchair-accessible restroom.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
5.1km・20min
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Spot10 Toga Shrine About 20-30 min.
This ancient shrine is the center of shrine worship on Miyakejima. Originally located halfway up Mt. Oyama, the main shrine was destroyed by fire in an eruption, moved to Futashimagayama, and then to its present location.
By local bus: 350 m from the Toga-jinja-mae bus stop
Accessibility Information
The approach to the shrine is a gravel road, and there are steps at the entrance of the approach and in front of the worship hall. However, there is a path leading from the parking space on the left side of the approach toward the worship hall, and the front of the worship hall can be accessed from that path without steps.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the public restroom near the entrance to the approach.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- 1474, Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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By car
1.7km・5min
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Spot11 Lively Fish Center About 20-30 min.
Located directly across from the Ako Fishing Port Waiting Area, this is a fresh fish sales facility run by the Fishery Cooperative. Inside the store you will find a variety of souvenirs made on the island, such as the famous local dried fish and Ashitaba salt. Freshly caught snapper is also available for sale.
By local bus: 160 m from the Sabigahama Port Entrance bus stop.
Accessibility Information
There are no steps between entrances or exits and the facility, and the aisles are wide enough to allow wheelchair users to enjoy shopping without problems.
Restroom Information
There are no wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0019
- Address
- 680, Ako, Miyake-mura
- Hours
- 10:00-15:00
- Closed days
- Tuesdays
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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On foot
Lunch
On foot
Ako Fishing Port
（or Miike Port, Igaya Fishing Port）Ship (Tachibana Maru)
6hours 30min
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Goal Port of Tokyo（Tokyo Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal）
Other Sightseeing Spots
Introduce sightseeing spots outside the model course.
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Nippana Shinzan
These pyroclastic hills were formed overnight in 1983 by the upheaval from the eruption and the scoria that fell during the eruption. The sea side has been cut away, and you can observe the beautiful contrast between the red and black lava and the fault line.
By local bus: In front of the Shinmiyoike bus stop
Accessibility Information
The approach road to Nippana-shinzan is a 150-meter-long gravel road with a slight incline. The end of the approach road is a sandy area, and it is necessary to travel another 150 meters along this sandy area to reach the Nippana-shinzan viewing point.
Restroom Information
There is a parking space and a wheelchair-accessible restroom (a private room with a sliding door and ample space) along the roundabout near the Nippana-shinzan entrance.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Ako, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Sanshichi Mountain Observatory
Mount Sanshichi is a hill formed by cinder cones ejected from a fissure eruption that occurred in 1962 (Showa 37). It is called “Mount Sanshichi” (37) after the year in which the eruption occurred. From the observatory at the summit, Mount Hyotan, another cinder cone hill, can be seen.
By local bus: In front of the Mount Sanshichi bus stop
Accessibility Information
The observation plaza is unpaved but accessible by car to the inside of the plaza.
Restroom Information
There are steps at the entrance to the restrooms, and they are not wheelchair accessible, but the private restrooms have sliding doors and plenty of space.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Tsubota, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Shiitori Shrine
One of the twelve Shinto shrines on Miyakejima island, the shrine and torii (gate) were swallowed by a massive mudflow generated by the eruption in 2000. The shrine pavilions and torii were later rebuilt, but the former torii gate remains buried with the top part remaining, which testifies to the severity of the mudflow of the time.
By local bus: In front of Shiitori-jinja-mae bus stop
Accessibility Information
Park in front of the newly improved torii gate, and from there, follow the unpaved pathway along the road 30 meters to the south to see the buried torii gate and shrine pavilion.
Restroom Information
There are no restrooms nearby.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-5-0920 (Miyake Village Industry and Tourism Division)
- Address
- Kamitsuki, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- free to stroll
- Hours
- free to stroll
- Closed days
- free to stroll
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Okataro Honpo
This is a manufacturer of milk rice crackers, a famous confectionery of the Izu Islands. The machine to bake rice crackers is placed in the storefront, and if the timing is right, you can eat freshly baked rice crackers.
By local bus: In front of the Natard bus stop
Accessibility Information
There are no steps at the store entrances or exits, or inside the store.
Restroom Information
There are no restrooms nearby.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 04994-2-0051
- Address
- 1168, Kamitsuki, Miyake-mura
- Fee
- －
- Hours
- 8:00-17:00
- Closed days
- non-scheduled holiday
*This information was current as of February 2025. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.