Median Tectonic Line Museum

The Median Tectonic Line Museum presents exhibits about Japan's longest fault system, which extends from Kanto through the western half of the Japanese archipelago.

The museum opened its doors in August 1993 to educate visitors about the tectonic line that formed approximately 180 million years ago at the Eurasian plate edge.

The museum supports geological education through displays that explain the formation of Japanese islands and their connection to regional seismic activities.

The facility operates from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM with an entrance fee of 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for students, offering free parking and WiFi.

Visitors can observe one of the few visible fault outcrops in Japan, providing direct evidence of the geological processes that shaped the Japanese archipelago.

Location: Oshika

Inception: August 1993

Official opening: August 1993

Address: 長野県下伊那郡大鹿村大河原998 399-3502 399-3502

Website: https://mtl-muse.com

GPS coordinates: 35.55625,138.03847

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57