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History

Rules and Regulations

The history of the Institute for Nature Study starts somefour to five hundred years ago, in the estate of a noble.
In the Edo period (1603-1867), this estate became thesecondary mansion of Matsudaira Yorishige, lord ofTakamatsu Domain. In the Meiji period (1858-1912), it
was used as a gunpowder magazine for the army andnavy, while in the Taisho period (1912-1926), it was theShirokane Goryochi, an imperial estate. It was closed tothe general public during all this time, so a rich naturalenvironment developed here. In 1949, the area wasregistered as a Natural Monument and Historic Site,and finally opened to the public.

To ensure the appropriate environment in the Institutefor Nature Study, the following acts are prohibited byInstitute regulations:

Picking plants and Bringing in outside
catching insects or plants and animals
including pets
animals

Jogging andplaying sports

Educational
The Institute for Nature Study offers a range ofeducational support programs for general visitors,
schoolchildren, and teachers so that they can become
familiar with nature and understand it more deeply.
Special exhibitions and other events are also held in
the Exhibition Hall from time to time.

Drinking alcohol

Singing andplaying musicalinstruments

Smoking

Aquatic Plant Garden

Information

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Tokyo Metro Namboku line
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5-21-5, Shirokanedai,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071
Tel: +81-(0)3-3441-7176
http://www.ins.kahaku.go.jp/english/

Tokyu Meguro Line

Institute for
Nature Study

Gaien Nishi-dori St.

Access◆ 9 minutes walk from Meguro
Station on JR line and Tokyu
Meguro lineJR Ya◆Opening Hours
Sep. 1 to Apr. 30: 9:00AM to 4:30PM (last entry 4:00PM)
May 1 to Aug. 31: 9:00AM to 5:00PM (last entry 4:00PM)◆Days Closed
Every Monday (Tuesday when holiday falls on Monday)
The day after a national holiday(except Saturday and Sunday)
Year-end/New Year holidays (Dec. 28 to Jan. 4)*The Institute may be open on some of the days aboveon certain occasions.
◆Admission
Adults and University students: 320 yen
High-school students and younger: Free
*Seniors (65 and over) with ID are admitted free.

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Overview

NThe Institute for Nature Study is a branch of the National
Museum of Nature and Science. It is located in the center ofdowntown Tokyo, and occupies an area of 200,000m2.
With our persistent effort to protect their original habitat,
the Institute has preserved a sanctuary for plants andanimals which have rarely been observed in the heart ofmetropolitan Tokyo. We hope for the visitors to getclose to nature and appreciate its diversity
in our Institute for Nature Study.

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Earthworks
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Pine forest
Oak forest
Visitor Center
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Grass land
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7 min. walk to
Shirokanedai Sta.

9 min. walk to
Meguro Sta.

Fabled Pine

Visitor Center
Exhibition provides visitors with general view of naturein the Institute for Nature Study.
Museum shop, beverage vending machine, coin lockers
and lecture rooms are also available.