You will know variety of things regarding Nikko such as nature, culture and history with having a fun. You might visit there before you go around the Oku-Nikko because the museum is located on the entrance of Chuzenji hot spa. However, there is no English guide in this building.

You will find a 45 inches large screen that you can watch the real image of view from Akechidaira observatory. You will also know the traffic condition. In addition, computer will give you guide for hiking, event and seasonal flowers.

Shikisai hall will be the most impressive. You will see the change of the four seasons in Nikko on a multi-screen with a height of 4m and a width of 20m dynamically. The sound is also powerful.

There are two courses of exhibition such as natural science and humanity. You will look mountain, lake, waterfall, fish, plant and wild bird through the video, miniature and photograph. Also, you will enjoy feeling the vibration of waterfall physically in the facility, which is called "Body sonic." On the contrary, the room of humanity tells visitors historical formation of Nikko through the legend, history and handicraft.

Moreover, visitors enjoy short quiz and illustrated encyclopedia by TV screen. You can join the member of Natural Science Museum. There are many privileges for the members. Also, telephone guidance is available. Information of weather and nature will be available, it is better to get to know in advance.