[Ishikawa] Kanazawa: Fukui Dinosaur Museum with Optional Echizen Great Buddha Visit
- Overview
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- * The only direct tour operating from Kanazawa to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
- * Admission tickets included for smooth and easy museum entry
- * Engaging onboard commentary explaining why dinosaur fossils are found in Japan and Fukui
- * Advance guidance on museum highlights and lunch reservation procedures
- * A dinosaur-themed souvenir for all participants
- * This tour is operated in small groups, with a maximum group size of 13.
- Availability may vary by date.
- * Optional visit to Echizen Great Buddha, featuring Japan’s largest seated Buddha (approximately 17 meters tall)
- * Discover 1
- 281 Buddha statues and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this magnificent temple
- What to expect
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Discover the world-class Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum on a day trip from Kanazawa. See 51 life-size dinosaur skeletons, immersive exhibits, and local discoveries like Fukuiraptor. Your guide will share stories about the region’s fossils. Enjoy approximately 4.5 hours of free time, with tips on museum highlights and lunch. A dinosaur pin badge is included. Optional Visit to Echizen Great Buddha Want to experience Japanese Buddhist culture? We can also take you to Echizen Great Buddha in Katsuyama, Fukui. See Japan’s largest seated Buddha (about 17 meters tall), surrounded by 1,281 Buddha statues inside a magnificent hall. Enjoy its peaceful atmosphere, away from the crowds of Kyoto’s famous temples. Spend more time at the Dinosaur Museum or choose to visit both attractions.