Minoh Park Insect Museum

Minoh Park Insect Museum is an entomological museum within a national park that displays hundreds of insect species in curated spaces. The collection includes praying mantises, bees, beetles, and many butterfly species each shown in dedicated exhibition areas.

The museum was founded in 1953 and sits within Meiji-no-Mori Minoh Quasi-National Park, a conservation area with significant natural heritage. Its long history reflects continuous commitment to education about insects and environmental protection.

The museum hosts regular hands-on insect experiences during weekends and holidays where visitors can observe and interact with living specimens. These activities give people a direct connection to the world of insects and their role in nature.

The museum sits about 15 minutes on foot from Hankyu Minoh Station following a scenic waterfall path. Access is straightforward if you follow the marked route, and a visit fits well into a half-day trip to explore the waterfall and park.

The museum maintains a year-round butterfly garden where tropical species from Okinawa and Kyushu islands fly freely among plants. This living garden setting lets visitors watch the butterflies in an open space rather than behind glass.

Location: Minoh

Official opening: 1953

Website: https://mino-konchu.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.84103,135.47153

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23