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Ashoro Museum of Paleontology, Paleontological museum in Ashoro, Japan

The Ashoro Museum of Paleontology displays fossils of marine mammals and whale skeletons representing extinct species from different geological periods. The collection includes remains recovered from sedimentary layers in the surrounding area.

The facility was established in 1998 as a research center to study fossil deposits found in the Ashoro cliff layers. This initiative grew from discoveries of marine remains preserved in local geological formations.

The fossils on display reflect the region's geological past and draw visitors interested in understanding ancient marine life that once inhabited these waters. Local communities value this collection as a window into the area's natural heritage.

The museum sits in a rural area requiring a bus ride from the train station to reach it. Plan time to walk through the fossil displays and consider visiting on a weekday when crowds are lighter.

The collection features replicas of rare marine mammals from different time periods discovered in local rock formations. These species are little known worldwide, but their fossils reveal the diversity of ancient ocean life that inhabited this area.

Inception: July 1, 1998

GPS coordinates: 43.23112,143.54337

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04

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