Kuzū Fossil Museum

The Kuzū Fossil Museum is a paleontological museum in Sano that displays fossil discoveries from the surrounding area. The collection includes bones from extinct elephants, rhinoceros, and marine animals that were preserved over millions of years in this region.

The museum was founded in 2005 following the merger of Kuzū into Sano and reflects local interest in the geological treasures of the area. The fossils on display come from different periods and document the long natural history of the region.

The museum displays skeletons and remains from the area, helping visitors see how different animal life was here long ago. These discoveries show what kinds of habitats once existed in this region.

The museum is located in a central area of Sano and is accessible to all visitors. Plan to spend enough time looking at the exhibits at a relaxed pace.

The museum houses one of the few complete skeletons of an extinct Japanese rhinoceros, a rare scientific find. This specimen is especially valuable for understanding the animal life of Japan in the distant past.

Location: Sano

Official opening: 2005

Website: https://city.sano.lg.jp/sp/kuzuukasekikan

GPS coordinates: 36.40169,139.61169

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:27