if you like dinosaurs and if you are in Japan, a great tour tip is the Dinosaur Museum. located in the city of Katsuyama, province of Fukui. It is the largest museum of its kind in Japan, and is considered one of the world's best. Almost 700,000 people visit its facilities every year. The museum's central building is shaped like a dome, having 4 floors.
The museum was officially opened in July 2000. Since then, it has been attracting a large number of visitors and tourists. Entrance costs approx. 720 yen. This museum is known as the "kingdom of dinosaurs''. The city is also home to the largest excavation site in the country. A few kilometers from the museum there is the International Center for Active Dinosaur Research.
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'' contain more than 40 skeletons of dinosaurs of all kinds. One of them being the skeleton of the Camarasaurus, discovered in the United States. With 15 meters and in excellent conservation. Dinosaurs found in the region are also exposed.
not being able to miss the animatronics, robots that mimic different types of dinos very well. one of them is the Tyrannosaurus rex, which receives many visits and targets 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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