I have always wanted to visit Inochino Tabi Hakubutsukan and finally made the trip recently. I left JR Hakata Station at about noon assuming that the visit would take an hour or so, but the museum was much larger than I had expected and there were a number of fascinating exhibits I wanted to see. In addition to fossil exhibits, the museum had displays of Fukuoka history and nature. It had so many interesting things to do that I ended up staying for 3 hours. This museum also allows you to “touch and feel” items, bringing the cultural history to life for visitors. You can touch fossils, watch movies, and enjoy various attractions based on the history of dinosaurs. It is easy to get to the museum from Ogori City and it is close to Space World and Aeon Mall, a large shopping center. I recommend it as a fun spot to go with family and friends.
Hours:
9:00 to 17:00 (You must enter by 16:30)
Admissions:
Adult 500 yen, Students (high school and above) 300 yen, Younger students 200 yen, Preschool and younger children enter for free.
Access:
From JR Hakata, it takes about an hour, get off at the Space World Station. The museum is a five-minute walk from the Space World Station.
