Libraries
A library material usage ticket (hereinafter referred to as a usage ticket) is required to borrow materials. If you wish to borrow, please receive a usage ticket. Those who live, work, or attend school in the city, as well as those living in nearby cities, are eligible. To apply for a ticket, fill out the application form provided at libraries and community center libraries, etc., and present it along with proof of address, name, and date of birth (insurance card, driver's license, etc.) please. We will issue it on the spot. The ticket is valid for 4 libraries, a mobile library, 17 community center libraries, etc., and 2 book lending and return counters. Each person can borrow 10 items for 2 weeks. You can also view CDs at the West Library and DVDs at the North Library (up to 2 items per person can be borrowed for one week). You can also make reservations online by registering your password (reservations cannot be made if you are not working or attending school outside the city).
Closed: Last Monday of every month (On the 21st if the last Monday of the month falls on the 28th at the East and North Libraries).
Book sorting day (2nd Thursday of every month except July and August. If it falls on a national holiday, the following Thursday)
・Special book sorting period
・New Year's holiday
Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri = 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sat, Sun, National Holidays and holidays = 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Homepage: https://www.lib.city.funabashi.lg.jp/
Library List
| Name | Street address | Phone number | Nearest station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishi (West) | Nishifune 1-20-50 | 047-431-4385 | Nishi-Funabashi Station on the JR lines and Nishifuna Station on the Keisei Line |
| Chuo (Central) | 4-38-28 Honmachi | 047-460-1311 | Funabashi Station on the JR and Keisei lines |
| Higashi (East) | Narashinodai 5-1-1 | 047-463-3611 | Narashino and Kita-Narashino Stations on the Shin-Keisei Line, and Kita-Narashino Station on the Toyo Rapid Line |
| Kita (North) | 5-26-1, Futawa-Higashi | 047-448-4899 | Futawa-Mukodai Station on the ShinKeisei Line |
Kyodo Shiryokan (Historical Museum)
This museum exhibits materials and items relating to the archeology, folklore and history of Funabashi City throughout the year.
Location: 4-25-19 Yakuendai
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, the day after holidays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), year-end and New Year holidays
Telephone : 047-465-9680
Planetarium
The planetarium offers explanatory lectures on stars and special shows depending on the season, as well as astronomical stargazing sessions using astronomical telescopes.
Viewing time for children to elementary school students: 11:00am every Saturday and Sunday
Viewing time for elementary school students to the general public: 1:30pm every Saturday and Sunday
Viewing time for the general public: 3:30pm every Saturday and Sunday
Admission fee: General 500 yen, High school students 250 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 120 yen, Infants 60 yen
*Free for junior high school students and younger residing in the city.
Closed days: Mondays, holidays, holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, etc.
Location: 834 Higashimachi, Funabashi City
Telephone : 047-422-7732
Tobinodai Historic Site Park Museum (Tobinodai Shiseki Kouen Hakubutsukan)
This museum displays relics from “Tobinodai Kaizuka” of the Initial Jomon Period and archeological finds from the Jomon Period that have been found in the city. Restored relics are also displayed outdoors in a historical site park.
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday, and the day after holidays (excluding Saturdays and Sundays and Holidays), New Year holidays
Admission fee: General 110 yen, elementary school to high school students 50 yen
*Free for junior high school students and below age children residing in the city.
Location: 4-27-2 Kaijin
Tel : 047-495-1325