Mifune Dinosaur Museum

Mifune-machi Kyoryu Hakubutsukan

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See the fossil of "Mifune-ryu," Japan's first carnivorous dinosaur!

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HighlightsSee the fossil of Japan's first carnivorous dinosaur, "Mifune-ryu"
View various exhibits, including dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and models
Experience fossil excavation at the adjacent "Mifune Fossil Hiroba"
Enjoy dinosaur-related videos and displays – fun for adults too!
Purchase dinosaur-themed souvenirs at the museum shop

Basic Information

Address: 995-6 Mifune, Mifune-cho, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kumamoto

Access: 10 minutes east (towards Yamatocho) on National Route 445 from the Mifune Interchange of the Kyushu Expressway. 40 minutes by Kumamoto Kotsu bus (Mifune-kyo-sa, Toyo, or Tsujun Sanso route) from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, get off at Mifune-cho Kyoryu Hakubutsukan-mae stop. The museum is right there. Show route

Op.Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays

Fee: Adults: ¥1000, High school students: ¥600, Junior high school students and younger: Free

INFO: Please check in advance, as closing days may change. Parking is free. Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

HP: https://www.mifunemuseum.jp/

Overview

The Mifune Dinosaur Museum is a municipal natural history museum located in Mifune-cho, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture. It's renowned as the site of Japan's first discovery of a carnivorous dinosaur fossil. In 1979, a carnivorous dinosaur tooth fossil was discovered in Kamiumegi, Mifune-cho, and in 1990, a cluster of dinosaur fossils were found near Tenkun Dam. These discoveries led to the opening of the Mifune Dinosaur Museum on April 30, 1998. The museum exhibits fossils, skeletons, and models of dinosaurs, including the fossil of "Mifune-ryu," Japan's first carnivorous dinosaur. It also features dinosaur-related videos and displays, making it engaging for adults as well. The adjacent "Mifune Fossil Hiroba" offers a hands-on fossil digging experience. Children can enjoy the thrill of discovering dinosaur fossils. The Mifune Dinosaur Museum is not only a place to learn and experience the world of dinosaurs but also a place to connect with the rich natural environment and history of Mifune-cho. Be sure to visit when you are in Mifune-cho.

Mifune Dinosaur Museum

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