Kuji Amber Museum

The Kuji Amber Museum displays numerous specimens of amber containing fossilized insects from the late Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic Era.

The museum, which opened in April 1984, represents the largest amber-producing region in Japan, alongside global areas like the Baltic and Dominican Republic.

Local fishermen contribute to the museum's collection by discovering amber pieces while dredging along the coastline, maintaining a connection to regional traditions.

Visitors can reach the museum via a 10-minute taxi ride from Kuji Station or a 45-minute drive from Kunohe Interchange on the Hachinohe Expressway.

The facility operates as Japan's only integrated amber center where raw amber is mined, processed into jewelry, and sold directly to consumers.

Location: Kuji

Inception: 1984

Official opening: April 1984

Website: http://zh.kuji.co.jp/museum

GPS coordinates: 40.16963,141.72457

Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:17