1417-1 Nagatoro, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History, located in Nagatoro, Saitama, offers an engaging look at the prefecture's geological history and natural environment. Just a 5-minute walk from Kami-Nagatoro Station, the museum features exhibits of fossils, rocks, animals, and plants, with a popular highlight being the reconstructed skeleton of the "Paleoparadoxia." Visitors can also explore tactile exhibits designed for the visually impaired. Don't miss the impressive 12-meter ancient shark and the Akebono elephant models. The best time to visit is during the autumn foliage season to enjoy the vibrant colors in the surrounding gardens.
Accessibility: Guide dogs allowed ○ Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible restrooms ○ Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms ○ Accessibility: Braille guidance ○