Dinosaur Fossil Dig Experience Site

Experience Hall / Accommodation Experience (Training) Facility

Dinosaur Fossil Dig Experience Site in this park in Katsuyama City, at which many dinosaur fossils have been found, is a popular location where you can try excavating fossils from spring to autumn. Try excavating fossils from the Cretaceous Period 120 million years ago and encounter creatures and plants in the nearby natural pond.

Spot details

Address: Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Murokochou Terao 51-11 (in the forest of the Tayama Dinosaur) Map
Area: Eihei-ji Temple / Ono / Katsuyama Area
Phone: 0779888777
Hours: 9:30-10:30/11:00-12:00/13:30-14:30/15:00-16:00 * Depends on Sunday (please check the website for details)
Closed: Wednesday (Spring/Summer vacation is open everyday)
Fees: [Excavation experience participation fee] Adults 1,050yen, High school students850yen, 4 years old-Junior high school students 530yen
Parking Lot: Available(1,550spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes (60 minutes each time)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (visit only)