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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Japan, 911-8601 51-11 Terao, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is known nationwide as a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils. Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the world's leading dinosaur museums. The vast, immersive space is filled with exhibits of dinosaur skeletons, fossils, specimens, dioramas, reconstructed models, and more, allowing you to see impressive dinosaurs up close. The area surrounding the museum is also full of experiences such as fossil excavations and play equipment, making it an area that the whole family can enjoy. The Dinosaur Tower, which reopened in July 2023 and appeared in the new small egg hall, is a must-see. In the atrium of the new building, there is a 13m-tall monument called the Dinosaur Tower, which features five species of dinosaurs and one species of bird discovered in Fukui. In addition, the facility has been upgraded to be a facility that can be enjoyed in all seasons, including the impressive ``3-sided Dino Theater'' and the ``Fossil Research Experience'' .

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Business Time
  • Monday:  9:00～17:00
  • Tuesday:  9:00～17:00
  • Wednesday:  9:00～17:00
  • Thursday:  9:00～17:00
  • Friday:  9:00～17:00
  • Saturday:  9:00～17:00
  • Sunday:  9:00～17:00
Telephone number 0779-88-0001
Website https://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/
Access
  • ◆Access by train/bus: Take the Echizen Railway "Katsuyama Eiheiji Line" from JR Fukui Station. Get off at Katsuyama Station, the last stop, and take a direct bus or taxi for about 10 minutes. ◆Access by airplane: The nearest airport is Komatsu Airport. Please use the bus or rental car from Komatsu Airport to JR Fukui Station. ◆Access by car: Take the Chubu Jukan Expressway (free section) from the Fukui Kita JCT on the Hokuriku Expressway, and take National Route 416 from the Katsuyama IC. (About 30 minutes from Fukui Kita JCT) If you are using the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, please use the Chubu Jukan Expressway Aburasaka Pass Road, National Route 158, or National Route 157 from Shiratori JCT/IC. (About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Shiratori JCT/IC)
Wi-Fi Yes
Payment method
  • Credit card：Available
  • （JCB/VISA/NICOS/UCDC）

  • Electronic money：Available
  • （Suica）

  • QR payment：Not available
Language 日本語 / English / 中文繁體 / 中文简体
Other [Closed] 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Advance reservations are required for admission. If the maximum number of people has been reached, you may not be able to enter the facility. Please apply as soon as possible from the website.
Last Update ： 2024.02.26   Katsuyama DMO

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