Ishikawa Insect Museum, Entomological museum in Hakusan, Japan
The Ishikawa Insect Museum features a greenhouse with 1,000 butterflies, including the giant sargassum butterfly and various tropical species from Okinawa.
The facility opened in 1998 with a mission to educate visitors about insects and their roles in maintaining ecological balance.
The entrance displays a large stainless steel stag beetle monument created by sculptor Daido Nakajima, representing a European Reverdin's species.
The museum operates daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with admission prices of 410 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary students.
The museum features an artificial pond that developed into a natural biotope over 25 years, supporting multiple insect species and small animals.
Location: Hakusan
Inception: July 22, 1998
Official opening: July 22, 1998
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-16:30
Website: https://furekon.jp/english
GPS coordinates: 36.44414,136.63233
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04
Daijō-ji
10.1 km
Torigoe Castle
9.1 km
Tedori Fish Land
11.1 km
Mount Noda
9.7 km
Ultraman Stadium
11.1 km
Nonoichishiritsu Library
9.9 km
Tatsumi Dam
9.5 km
Okyōzuka Site
11.8 km
Château de Nimagari
10 km
川北大橋
5.3 km
Kanazawa Yuwaku Yumeji-kan Museum
12.1 km
Akitsuneyama Kofun Cluster
10.1 km
Hakusan City Hall
9.8 km
妙法寺
12.1 km
Mount Manganji
8.9 km
Ishikawa Museum of Natural History
11 km
Ishikawa Forest Experiment Station
1.9 km
立像寺
12.2 km
Nakagawa Kazumasa Memorial Museum of Art
10.9 km
Asagiri Ōhashi Bridge
11.2 km
Suematsu Haiji
8.1 km
祇陀寺
11.6 km
Kōtoku-ji
12.2 km
Honzeji
11.9 km
田地古墳
7 km
Ishikawa Zoo
7.9 km
Saigawa Dam
10.3 km
Uchikawa Dam
4.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes