Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum
福井県年縞博物館
This museum showcases 70,000-year-old lake varves, crucial for global geological dating.
What it is
- A geochronology and archaeology museum.
- Exhibits 70,000-year-old varves from Lake Suigetsu.
- Lake Suigetsu varves are a world standard for geological dating.
What to see
- Displays 45 meters of actual varve samples.
- Explains the formation of Lake Suigetsu varves.
- The building received the 61st BCS Award in 2020.
Getting there
- 20-25 minute walk from JR Mikata Station.
- Adjacent to Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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