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Fukui

Dinosaur Museum

Admission Ticket (permanent exhibition)

Introduction ｜Dinosaur Museum

The Fukui Dinosaur Museum is not only a world-class dinosaur museum but also the largest in Japan. Fossils excavated from Fukui make up 80% of all dinosaur fossils found in the country. The museum houses over 1,000 fossil specimens, 40 life-sized dinosaur skeleton models, and a 7.2-meter-tall robotic Tyrannosaurus. We highly recommend experiencing the impressive size of these dinosaurs in person — it’s like stepping back into the age of the dinosaurs.

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Admission Ticket (permanent exhibition)

Instructions & Notes

Please check the official website in advance for business hours.
The museum may be temporarily closed due to exhibit replacement or facility regular inspection.
You can enter the museum more than once if within the date written on the admission ticket.

Redemption Location

📍51-11, Terao, Muraoka-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture (Main Building General Counter)

Links

【Official Website】

※Check the official website for business hours and available date.

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Echizen Railway

One-day Unlimited Ticket for All Echizen Railway Lines

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JR Fukui Station Building Complex “Happiring”

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Fukui Maruoka Castle

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