Kashihara City Insectarium, Entomological museum in Kashihara, Japan.
The museum building features glass conservatories shaped like insect wings and contains specialized environments for observing live insects in their habitats.
Designed by architectural firm Nikken Sekkei, the Kashihara City Insectarium opened its doors to the public on October 10, 1989.
The insectarium earned recognition as one of the 100 Best Public Buildings in Japan for its educational contribution and architectural design.
Visitors can access the museum via hourly community buses from Yamato Yagi Station, with admission fees of ¥510 for adults and ¥100 for children.
The facility maintains over 1000 insect specimens and fossils, complemented by a year-round tropical garden where butterflies roam freely.
Location: Kashihara
Inception: 1989
Architects: Nikken Sekkei
Official opening: October 10, 1989
Part of: 100 Best Public Buildings in Japan
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-09:30, 16:30-17:00
Website: https://city.kashihara.nara.jp/insect
GPS coordinates: 34.49133,135.82705
Latest update: March 24, 2025 11:28
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