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Hichisō Precambrian Museum

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日本最古の石博物館

Explore Earth's ancient history and unique stones at this museum with a UFO-like building.

Hichisō Precambrian Museum
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What it is

  • A museum dedicated to Earth's 4.6 billion year history.
  • Opened in 1996 in Hichisō, Gifu Prefecture.

What to see

  • Building exterior resembles a UFO.
  • One above-ground and one underground floor.
  • Ground floor displays Earth's history and natural phenomena.
  • Basement exhibits various stones.
  • See 3.96 billion-year-old Acasta Gneiss.
  • See 2 billion-year-old gneiss.

Getting there

  • 15-minute walk from JR Kamiasō Station.
  • Next to Roadside Station Rock Garden Hichisō.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hichisō Precambrian Museum Open in Google Maps

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