🇯🇵Japan, Kumamoto, Mifune
Mifune is one of Japan's premier dinosaur fossil excavation sites.
995-6 Mifune, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-3207, Japan
A museum showcasing numerous fossils of carnivorous dinosaurs
Mifune Town in Kumamoto Prefecture is one of Japan's premier dinosaur fossil excavation sites, with carnivorous dinosaur fossils continuously being discovered from Cretaceous period rock formations. The museum displays these valuable findings and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the ecology of dinosaurs unearthed locally and the environmental conditions of that ancient era.
8405-24 Tashiro, Mifune, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-3323, Japan
A highland perfect for camping and stargazing
Located at an elevation of approximately 600 meters, "Midori no Mura" (Green Village) in Yoshimuta Highlands is one of Kumamoto Prefecture's premier stargazing destinations. With minimal light pollution in the surrounding area, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye at night, and the site features excellent camping facilities.
100 Hetami, Mifune, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-3206, Japan
A town center park centered around a dinosaur monument
Mifune Fureai Plaza is a park centered around a dinosaur monument standing in the heart of town. Leveraging Mifune's distinction as one of Japan's premier dinosaur fossil sites, it's a spot where you can experience prehistoric creatures up close.