If you like dinosaurs and you are in Japan, a great sightseeing tip is the Dinosaur Museum. Located in the city of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture. It is the largest museum of its kind in Japan and is considered one of the best in the world. Almost 700,000 people visit its facilities every year. The main building of the museum has the shape of a dome, featuring 4 floors.
The museum was officially inaugurated in July 2000. Since then, it has been attracting a large number of visitors and tourists. The entrance costs around 720 yen. This museum is known as the "kingdom of dinosaurs". In the city, there is also the largest excavation site in the country. A few kilometers from the museum is the International Active Dinosaur Research Center.
Dinosaur Museum attractions
More than 4.6 billion years of Earth's history are explained in a very didactic and interactive way for both children and adults. The main exhibition, called ''Dinosaur World'', contains over 40 skeletons of dinosaurs of all types. One of them is the skeleton of the Camarasaurus, discovered in the United States. It measures 15 meters and is in excellent condition. Dinosaurs found in the region are also displayed.
Cannot miss the animatronics, robots that imitate various types of dinos very well. One of them is the Tyrannosaurus Rex, which receives many visits and is the target of many photos. We can also find very realistic three-dimensional artistic representations of dinosaurs fighting.
Other many attractions and activities for the public are available. To a space where visitors can touch and hold real fossils. There are also restaurants, shops, a movie theater and even a space where you can observe researchers working. In spring and autumn, you can take advantage of exhibitions and outdoor activities, where you can participate in excavations.
The Fukui Dinosaur Museum has a wide range of contents. The excellent quality and quantity of elements exposed to the general public stands out. It is certainly a great option for everyone in the locality and especially for tourists.
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