Insect Observation Facility in

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is a learning facility for observing the ecology of insects. The building was designed by

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, built by

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with three other firms, and opened in 2005. The facility offers outdoor hands-on experience to allow visitors to observe and learn more about the world of insects.

External links

Gunma Insect World
(official site)

at Garden Vision

by Takenaka Corporation. Tadao Ando buildings Museums in Gunma Prefecture Nature centers in Japan Insectariums Natural history museums in Japan Museums established in 2005 2005 establishments in Japan Kiryū, Gunma {{zoo-stub