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Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture · Museum
Mifune Dinosaur Museum
- Nearest stationKengunmachi Station 8.0 km
- Year1998 (opened)
- TypeMuseum
Mifune Dinosaur Museum (御船町恐竜博物館, Mifune-machi Kyōryū Hakubutsukan) opened in Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan in 1998. The museum collects, preserves, researches, and displays the dinosaur fossils found in the area; the collection, which includes Japan's first fossil from a meat-eating dinosaur, Mifunesaurus, numbers some 15,000 items.
From the Wikipedia article “Mifune Dinosaur Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Mifune Dinosaur Museum. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kengunmachi Station, 8.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Museum |
| Year | 1998 (opened) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 5 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Mifune Dinosaur Museum?
- Kengunmachi Station. It is 8.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- When was Mifune Dinosaur Museum opened?
- In 1998.
Nearby
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