About Us
Visualize the invisible world with a giant microscope
Experience the world's most advanced technology
You can tour SPring-8 (Large Synchrotron Radiation Facility) and SACLA (X-ray Free Electron Laser Facility).
About Tours
- Number of Participants
- Please apply as a group of 15 or more.
- Tours Available
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Every day except Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays, Golden Week, Obon, and New Year Holidays
・Golden Week (April 28, 30, May 1, 2)
• Obon holidays (August 12, 13, 14, 15)
• Foundation Day (October 27)
• Year-End and New Years Holidays (December 26, 29, 30, 31; January 2, 5) - Tour Hours
- 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Tour Duration
- Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Tour Fee
- Free
A guide will accompany you inside the facility.
• Overview briefing on SPring-8 and SACLA
• Viewing of the facility introduction video
• Site Tour
Important Notes
• Please refrain from touring under the influence of alcohol.
• No smoking, eating, or drinking on the premises.
• Visitors with symptoms such as fever or influenza are requested to refrain from touring.
* Depending on the level of compliance, the tour may be canceled.
When applying for a tour, please provide the following items.
1. Preferred tour date:
2. Number of visitors:
3. Group name:
4. Representative (Applicant): Address, Name, Phone, Fax, E-mail
5. Transportation:
6. Requests, etc.:
Please consult us if you need to arrange boxed lunches.
Contact Us
Site Tour / Commemorative Photo
Apr.2026
May 2025
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Jan.2025
Information dissemination facility
Optopia
At the Harima Science Garden City PR Center Optopia,
Exhibits include models and panels related to SPring-8 and SACLA.
• Hours: 10:30–17:00
* Last admission at 16:30
• Closed: Every Monday; December 29–January 3
• Admission: Free
Aioi Information Lounge
This is an information facility with a waiting lounge, etc., attached to the tourist information center in front of the JR Aioi Station South Exit, providing various information while you spend your waiting time comfortably until your train, bus, or pickup car arrives.
• Hours: 8:00–19:00
• Closed days: Open year-round
