Han.T Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hello all, I will be going to Japan(specifically Tokyo, Nara and Osaka prefectures) on a free & easy trip end of this month, and was hoping if anyone on TFF can share with me if there are places to go for fossil-related activities. I have heard that the National Science Museum in Tokyo and Natural History Museum in Osaka are worth visiting, any reviews? I am also hoping to pay a visit to any markets or shops that are known for offering fossil material(too bad the Tokyo Mineral show is not on!). I am not sure if Japan has dig-tours for tourists, would really like to get in on one too! Thank you all for your time! Han The Singaporean Fossil Collectors Group, come join us here today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megabass22 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Oh lord, i too think about fossil-related activities when i travel. When i went to Berlin i had decided i had to visit the Natural History Museum (Museum fur Naturkunde) aswell as the only rock shop the Internet dug up for me. Though i know nothing about Tokyo Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The National Science Museum in Tokyo is world class. They even sell a lot of their own scientific publications in their gift shop. I haven't found any rock/mineral/fossil shops in Tokyo yet, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. “When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil.” - Jack Handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han.T Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Haha, I always seek Paleo-related stuff whenever I travel, as there is little opportunity for such activities locally. I will definitely set aside some time for the National Science museum, thank you for the heads up John! The Singaporean Fossil Collectors Group, come join us here today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Plai Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have heard that, the Fukui Dinosaur Museum (http://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/en/) is a must see and have really good exhibits & collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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