Itami City Museum of Insects (伊丹市昆虫館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Itami City Museum of Insects (伊丹市昆虫館) is a facility devoted entirely to insects, located inside Koyaike Park (昆陽池公園). Its greatest attraction is the butterfly greenhouse, where live butterflies fly all year round. They flutter close enough to touch, so even children who dislike bugs find their eyes following them. The specimen and habitat displays are extensive too, making it a perfect place to look for ideas for a summer holiday research project. Being indoors, it also lets you spend the morning cool before the sun gets strong, which fits this day's plan well. The surrounding Koyaike Park has a large pond where waterbirds gather, so even a short walk before or after your visit makes for a change of pace.

Tips

Admission is priced separately for adults and children (check the official website for current rates and closing days). The greenhouse is kept warm, so take off jackets before going in. You can use the Koyaike Park parking lot, and Nishiinano Park is about 10 minutes away by car. The exhibits are meant to be viewed quietly, so agreeing in advance not to run helps everyone look around calmly.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. The morning right after opening is uncrowded, so you can take your time.

Access & map

3-chome-1 Koyaike, Itami City, Hyogo 664-0015