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Experience Fossils and Skeletal Specimens at One of the World's Three Major Dinosaur Museums

About this spot

One of the world's three major dinosaur museums and Japan's leading dinosaur specialty museum. The galleries feature 44 complete dinosaur skeletons and numerous fossils actually excavated in Katsuyama City, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of dinosaurs. The distinctive silver dome-shaped building is impressive both inside and out, making it a popular spot for commemorative photos. This facility embodies the learning and wonder unique to this area, demonstrating that Katsuyama is a major site for dinosaur fossil discoveries.

Fireworks details

Name: 勝山納涼花火大会

Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) 19:30–20:00

Venue: 弁天緑地公園(勝山橋横)

九頭竜川のほとり、勝山橋のそばに広がる弁天緑地公園を会場に開かれる、地域に根づいた夏の風物詩です。恐竜のまちとして知られる勝山の夜空に、色とりどりの花火が次々と打ち上がります。山あいの盆地に位置する勝山ならではの、澄んだ夜空に映える花火の美しさが魅力です。1日かけて恐竜と歴史散策を楽しんだ締めくくりに、家族で夜空を見上げましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日は勝山市の公式発表で確認を。会場周辺の駐車場は台数が限られるため、早めの到着がおすすめです。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、しばらく余韻を楽しんでからの帰宅がスムーズです。

Food stalls

Where: 弁天緑地公園会場周辺

※WalkerPlus(2026年8月14日開催情報)に「地元グルメや名産品を楽しめる『かっちゃマルシェ』も同時開催」と記載. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

Approximately 10 minutes by car from the Katsuyama Interchange on the Chubu Expressway. Advance reservations are recommended during certain periods; check the official website to confirm. The museum is spacious, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Heisenzenji Hakusan Shrine is about 15 minutes away by car.