Uozu Buried Forest

The Uozu Buried Forest Museum displays ancient cedar tree roots and trunks preserved beneath the Sea of Japan through an aquarium-like tank filled with water.

During the Uozu Port construction in 1930, workers discovered a forest that had been buried between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago due to sand and soil runoff.

The museum buildings incorporate local elements, including a Tatemon festival float design and a cedar tree structure, reflecting the region's traditional heritage.

The museum opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, charges 640 yen for adults, 260 yen for students, and provides free parking for 100 vehicles.

Scientists documented 60 plant species and 40 insect types that developed within this submerged ecosystem, maintained by specific cool water conditions.

Location: Uozu

Part of: Top 100 Geological Sites in Japan

GPS coordinates: 36.82250,137.39361

Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:19