The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

（福井県立恐竜博物館)

One of the World's Three Largest Dinosaur Museums

Located in Kachiyama City, the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is a treasure trove known throughout Japan. Ranging from dinosaurs bones to fossils, models and dioramas—experience a recreated dino-world. There's something for everyone here, from kids to adults. There is a cafe, with a kids menus, where you can take a break.

Address	51-11 Terao, Muroko-cho, Katsuyama-shi, Fukui 911-8601 〒911-8601 福井県勝山市村岡町寺尾５１−１１
Directions	JR Route 1 JR Limited Express Shirasagi (platform 4) Nagoya-Fukui (2h 10m) Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line Fukui-Katsuyama (1h) Go to the bus stop 3 in front of Katsuyama station. Community Bus "Guru-rin" (To Kyoryu Hakubutsukan ) Katsuyama-Kyoryu Hakubutsukan (15m) or take a taxi from Katsuyama station (10m) Route 2 JR Tokaido Shinkansen (platform 16 or 17) Nagoya-Maibara (30m) JR Limited Express Shirasagi Maibara-Fukui (1h) Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line Fukui-Katsuyama (1h) Go to the bus stop 3 in front of Katsuyama station. Community Bus "Guru-rin" (To Kyoryu Hakubutsukan ) Katsuyama-Kyoryu Hakubutsukan (15m) or take a taxi from Katsuyama station (10m)
Business hours	9am–5pm No entrance 30 minutes prior to closing
Holidays	Closed 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (or following non-holiday), open all summer vacation, closed 12/29–1/2
Contact	Tel: 0779-88-0001
Wi-Fi	FreeWiFi_FUKUI
Supported languages	English, Chinese, and Korean audio guides available
Price	General ¥720 High School/University ¥410 Elementary/Junior High ¥260
Average visit length	4 hours–half day
Websites	Official Site https://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/en/Fukui Tourism Guidehttps://enjoy.pref.fukui.lg.jp/en/spot/spot-19/ Business hourshttps://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/guide/fee.html Credit card paymenthttps://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/guide/fee.html

The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

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