Note
You are unable to use KAHAKU HANDY GUIDE because you are not connected to the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network (Kahaku_Guide_Wi-Fi). Please follow the steps below and connect to the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network.
KAHAKU HANDY GUIDE ~How to use~
KAHAKU HANDY GUIDE is a multilingual information sharing service unique to the National Museum of Nature and Science. It displays explanations of exhibits on your smartphone or other mobile terminals free of charge.
Step 1: Connect to the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network
(1) From the list of wireless networks on your smartphone or other terminals, select the SSID ”Kahaku_Guide_Wi-Fi”.
※Allow about 10 seconds to form a connection.
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(2) Make sure, that a connection has been established.
Step2
Open your browser and enter the following URL.
▼KAHAKU HANDY GUIDE
http://www.kahaku.go.jp/guide
*Note*
This service cannot be used on a terminal that is not connected to the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network (Kahaku_Guide_Wi-Fi).
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~Frequently asked questions~
Q. Which areas are covered by the service?
A. The areas covered by the service are as follows (areas marked in yellow on the map).
Japan Gallery B1F (General Information area / Lounge / Museum Shop)
Global Gallery 1F (General Information area)
Permanent exhibit halls (Japan Gallery 1F South, 2F-3F North/South / Global Gallery B3F-3F)
Q. Is the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network a free Wi-Fi network?
A. No, the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network(No charge) is reserved for KAHAKU HANDY GUIDE.
The closed area network can be used only in the museum, and it does not connect to external networks. If you wish to use services such as Line and the Internet, you must first disconnect from the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network.
Q. How do I disconnect from the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network?
A. Please check the Wi-Fi settings on your device.
iPhone :
From the home screen, open Settings > Wi-Fi, and turn off Wi-Fi.
Android :
From the home screen, open Settings > Network and Internet, and turn off Wi-Fi.
When the Wi-Fi is turned off, you will be switched to mobile connection.
Q. How do I reconnect to the museum’s dedicated Wi-Fi network?
A. Please follow the steps under “How to use” and re-establish the connection.
*How to establish: automatic connection settings
iPhone :
From the home screen, open Settings > Wi-Fi > Auto-Join Hotspot, and select Automatic.
Android :
From the home screen, open Settings > Network and Internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Settings, and select Automatically turn on Wi-Fi.
※ iPhone screenshot example
※ iPhone screenshot example