Uozu Buried Forest Museum

The Uozu Buried Forest Museum exhibits ancient cedar tree roots preserved underwater, along with displays about the natural phenomenon of mirages over Toyama Bay.

The museum, established in 1955, protects a collection of 2000-year-old cedar trees discovered during construction work, leading to its designation as a Special Natural Monument.

The facility includes a 300-inch high-definition screen showcasing extensive documentation of mirages, a natural occurrence deeply connected to local maritime traditions.

The museum complex consists of five distinct buildings: an entrance hall, theme building, underwater exhibition hall, dry exhibition hall, and dome building.

The museum employs Japan's only mirage specialist curator, who conducts daily research and documentation of these atmospheric phenomena over Toyama Bay.

Location: Uozu

Inception: 1955

Website: https://city.uozu.toyama.jp/nekkolnd

GPS coordinates: 36.82260,137.39412

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:25