Omoshiro Konchū Kaseki Museum
おもしろ昆虫化石館
Japan's first insect fossil museum features local excavations and a graphic timeline of Earth's history for a minimal entry fee.
What it is
- Japan's first museum dedicated specifically to insect fossils.
- A facility displaying fossils excavated from the local Umigami area.
- A designated facility for the Hyogo Kokoron Card program.
- A public resource featuring a library corner and a training room.
What to see
- A graphic timeline illustrating the history of the Earth.
- Exhibits of plant fossils and various foreign insect fossils.
- Fossil specimens recovered from the surrounding Shinonsen Town region.
When to go
- Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- The facility is closed to visitors every Monday.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Hamasaka Station to reach the facility.
- Located near the Chidani intersection on Route 9.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
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