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