Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Fukui Kenritsu Kyoryu Hakubutsukan
One of the world's top three dinosaur museums, located in Katsuyama City, a region rich in Cretaceous fossils.Explore this spot
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is a natural history museum dedicated to dinosaurs, located within the Nagao-yama Sogo Park (Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest) in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture.
What makes it special
About Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
- Enjoy massive-scale exhibits at one of the world's top three dinosaur museums.
- Get an up-close look at precious specimens from a region famous for its Cretaceous fossils.
- We highly recommend booking online in advance for a smooth entry process.
- Immerse yourself in the world of dinosaurs alongside the beautiful nature of the Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
31°/25°
100%
Tue
8/4
30°/24°
95%
Wed
8/5
35°/23°
55%
Thu
8/6
35°/25°
84%
Fri
8/7
33°/23°
86%
Sat
8/8
29°/24°
91%
Sun
8/9
29°/22°
61%
Tips
Payment
Cash and major credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) are accepted.
English Support
English descriptions are available for many exhibits and signs.
Reservations
A prior reservation is required. Please complete your booking online before visiting.
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum area is quite large.
Photography
Please follow local instructions regarding photography restrictions in certain areas.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and parking are available.
Etiquette
Please do not touch any exhibits or fossils.