Dinosaur lovers gather! Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru
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The dinosaur named "Pisuke" by Nobita in the Doraemon movie was modeled after Futabasaurus suzukii.
Since the museum was built in a coal mine, visitors can not only see dinosaur fossils, but also learn about the history of coal mining and coal mines around the world.
In the fossil exhibition hall, dinosaur fossils that seem to be ready to move are displayed with sound and light effects, and various creatures that lived in the distant past tell us various things about their times and transitions.
It is also a very popular tourist spot where visitors can try their hand at making ammonite specimens and accessories made from kohaku, which is a rare experience.
(Please note that there may be changes depending on the transition and circumstances of the coronavirus infection. Please check the website for the latest information.)
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Access
Approx. 15 min. walk from Yumoto Station on the JR Joban Line
Approx. 10 min. drive from Iwaki Yumoto IC on Joban Expressway