Get a Glimpse of Ancient Life Through Fossils.
Hokkaido is a treasure trove of fossils. In particular, this region is globally well known for its rich deposit of ammonites. Many of these ammonites have been found in the Rumoi area, and there are many museums where you can observe these fossils. Why not take a trip to experience life from the Cretaceous Period?
①Mikasa City Museum（Ikushunbetsu Nishikicho 1 chome 212-1, Mikasa）
This is the largest collection of fossilized ammonites in Japan. Rows upon rows of huge ammonites compose a truly impressive collection.
Call for information at 01267-6-7545
Museum hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM (final entry is set at 4:30 PM)
Museum holidays are on Mondays and the day after national holidays
Entrance fees: Adults 450 yen, elementary and jr. high students 150 yen
②Takikawa City Museum of Art and Natural History（Shinmachi 2 chome 5-30, Takikawa）
This museum is composed of two sections: one for art and one for natural history. A fossilized skeleton of the Takikawa Kaigyu (aquatic dinosaur) is also on display here.
Call for information at 0125-23-0502
Museum hours are from 10 AM to 5 PM
Museum holidays are on Mondays, the day after national holidays and year end holidays.
Entrance fees: adults 620 yen, high school students 370 yen, jr. high students 250 yen and elementary students 120 yen
③Numata Museum for Firsthand Fossil Experiences（Horoshin 381, Numata）
A wide variety of fossils from 9000~3,000,000 years ago are on display here. In the workshop room you can experience cleaning fossils or make a replica.
Call for information at 0164-35-1034
The museum is open from April 29th to November 3rd, which means the off season is from November 4th to April 28th.
Museum hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM
Holidays during the open season are on Mondays and the days after national holidays or multiple day holidays. It is open on most holidays.
Entrance fees are adults 500 yen, elementary, jr. high and high school students 300 yen.
④Obira Cultural Center（Obira cho Obira machi 356-2）
A large fossilized plesiosaur, ammonites, surf clams and other fossils are on display in the hall of this facility. Ammonites are also on display at the Tourist Center which is within the Obira Herring House and Roadside Rest Area.
Call for information at 0164-56-9500
(Obira Board of Education Section for Social Education)
Museum hours are from 9 AM to 10 PM The museum is closed during year end holidays.