Katsuyama Dinosaur Museum: Japan's Largest Dinosaur Sacred Ground

Japan's Top Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Site

Katsuyama City, Fukui is where Japan's most dinosaur fossils have been excavated, widely known as "Dinosaur Kingdom Fukui." In the city's Kitadani district, dinosaur fossils have been discovered in succession from 1989 to present, with many dinosaurs named after Fukui including "Fukuisaurus" and "Fukuiraptor."

World's Three Great Dinosaur Museums

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is a full-scale dinosaur specialist museum counted as one of the "World's Three Great Dinosaur Museums." Displays full of impact including actual fossils, full skeleton specimens, and elaborate dioramas are available, enjoyable from children to adults.

Dinosaur Excavation Experience

"Outdoor Dinosaur Museum" around the museum allows viewing actual excavation sites, and excavation experiences (reservation required) can be done under guide escort. Particularly popular with families as an experiential facility for immersing in the world of dinosaurs.