Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Katsuyama City in Fukui Prefecture is known as a major excavation site for dinosaur fossils. At the dinosaur museum built in Katsuyama City, you can learn about the history of life from the Earth's environment during the time when dinosaurs lived to the present day, with a focus on dinosaurs. Various specimens are on display, centered around 44 dinosaur skeletons, making it the largest dinosaur museum in Japan and loved by many dinosaur fans.

The nearest station to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway. However, it is still necessary to use a bus or taxi from Katsuyama Station. Therefore, the most convenient way to get to the museum is by car! Free parking is also available near the museum. For those who are uneasy about driving, it is recommended to purchase a set ticket that includes the round-trip fare for the train or bus and the museum admission fee at a manned station of the Echizen Railway.

The general admission fee for the permanent exhibition at the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is 1000 yen, with discounts available for those aged 70 and above, as well as for students. Preschool children can enter for free, which is great for families! Annual passports are also available for purchase, so if you plan on visiting multiple times, it might be worth getting one. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there is also an outdoor dinosaur museum, which requires a separate admission fee, so please be aware of that.