Hakusan Dinosaur Park Shiramine, Dinosaur park in Hakusan, Japan.
Description
Hakusan Dinosaur Park Shiramine is a facility showcasing fossils from different parts of the world, large-scale dinosaur models, and educational exhibits about prehistoric life. A research institute located within the grounds focuses on studying paleontology and investigating local discoveries.
History
The park was established near Kuwajima Fossil Bluff, a cliff face that has produced numerous prehistoric remains over time. This location became a center for paleontological study in the region.
Culture
The park displays fossils from the surrounding area and helps visitors understand how the region looked in prehistoric times. People come here to connect with the deep past through actual specimens found nearby.
Practical
The park is open most days of the week and has activities suitable for visitors of different ages. It is best to wear comfortable shoes and plan extra time for hands-on areas, as these sections tend to draw crowds.
Did you know?
Visitors can participate in actual excavation activities where they break open rocks from Kuwajima Fossil Bluff to uncover genuine prehistoric remains. This hands-on experience allows people to become amateur paleontologists and discover fossils themselves.
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