Take the Echizen Railway from Fukui Station to Katsuyama Station (1 hour, 770 yen, every 30 minutes). From there, take a community bus to Kyoryu Hakubutsukan-mae (15 min, 300 yen, 1-3 buses/hour) or a taxi (10 min, around 1800 yen).
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Dinosaur Museum
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3 of 3 in attractions in Fukui
Dinosaur Museum is a world-renowned center for dinosaur research and education, located in Katsuyama City, 25 kilometers east of Fukui City. Home to Japan's largest dinosaur excavation site, the museum features over 40 skeletons, including the Fukui-raptor and Fukui-saurus, and life-sized animatronic dinosaurs like a roaring Tyrannosaurus Rex at the entrance. Visitors can explore exhibits on dinosaur evolution, hands-on fossil activities, and Earth sciences, making it a thrilling journey into prehistoric times.
Spread across four floors, the museum includes interactive zones, a research lab, a movie theater, and a shop. Outside, more dinosaur models add to the experience. Whether you’re fascinated by fossils or life-sized dinos, the Fukui Dinosaur Museum offers an unforgettable adventure for all ages.
Hours and Fees
Dinosaur Museum
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
- Closed
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2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month except during the summer holidays (or following day if that Wednesday is a national holiday), from December 31 to January 1 and a small number of irregular closing days (see official website for closing calendar).
- Entrance fee
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1000 yen (permanent exhibition)
A separate admission fee applies for special exhibitions.
Tickets for a specific date and time slot should be purchased online in advance. Same-day tickets can be purchased at the museum only if space is available.
Getting there
Resources
English
Dinosaur Museum
Official website
Japanese
Dinosaur Museum
Official website
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