Kitakata City Kaigyuland Takasato

"Kaigu" is like a sea cow.

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At first I didn't understand the meaning. It seems to be a dugong companion found in this area a long time ago. There is a parking lot, so it would be nice if you had time.

You can dig fossils at a cheap price.

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I visited you in June. There are a lot of exhibits, the building is a former elementary school, so it's nostalgic, and the size of Kaigu is written in the corridor, which is fun. Even though the admission fee is cheap, you can also dig fossils. We have received a large amount of fossils together (laughs) It may be a pity because it is far from other leisure facilities. Also, if possible, we recommend a warm time. because it's a very snowy area. . . . .

A small museum where you can experience fossil excavation

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It is a museum that uses an elementary school that was closed. Fossils such as whales and shellfish and skeleton specimens are exhibited, centering on fossils of Kaiguu (companions of sea cows, dugongs and manati) excavated in Takago Town, Kitakata City. Unfortunately, however, there are no fossils of dinosaurs. The exhibition can be seen while explaining with the staff, so you can deepen your understanding (I don't know what happens when it's crowded, but it's not a famous facility that is crowded ...). Access ...