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Nicknamed 'Sorahaku,' this museum in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, explores the history and science of aviation and space in a region long tied to Japanese aircraft manufacturing. It opened on March 23, 1996, and underwent a major renovation and rebranding in 2018.
Notable Exhibits
- Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien — The only surviving example of this World War II Japanese Army fighter.
- Mitsubishi A6M Zero replica — A reproduction of Japan's famous WWII carrier fighter on display.
- Lockheed F-104J Starfighter — A supersonic jet interceptor formerly flown by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- Fuji T-1 — Japan's first domestically developed jet trainer aircraft.
The museum has operated under different names since opening in 1996, being extensively renovated and rebranded as 'Sorahaku' in 2018.
Verified 2026-09-18 · Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum, Sorahaku official website, Sorahaku: Exploring Japan's Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum