Hichisō Precambrian Museum

The Hichisō Precambrian Museum displays an extensive collection of rocks and minerals, focusing on specimens from Earth's earliest geological periods.

Opened in April 1996, the museum gained prominence for housing a 2.05-billion-year-old rock discovered in 1970 at the Hisuikyo ravine near Hida River.

The museum strengthened regional connections when Tsuwano donated an 18-kilogram granite-gneiss rock, creating a collaborative display of Japan's oldest geological findings.

Located at 1160 Nakaaso, Shichisocho in Gifu Prefecture, the museum operates daily from 09:00 to 16:30, with final entry at 16:00.

The institution presents both the first and second oldest rocks discovered in Japan, creating a complete narrative of the nation's geological foundations.

Location: Hichiso

Architects: Daiken Sekkei

Official opening: April 1996

Website: http://ishihaku.hichiso.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.53311,137.11475

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:31