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Tours/Fukushima Prefecture/Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket

Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket

4.5(8)Fukushima Prefecture1 day
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Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket
Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket
Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket
Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket
Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket
Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket

At a glance

Duration
1 day
Price from
$5 / person
Location
Fukushima Prefecture
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 8 reviews
Group
1–15 pax
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
一般社団法人いわき観光まちづくりビューロー

Description

The Iwaki Coal & Fossil Museum shows the history of Iwaki and how the city was heavy on coal mining during the Meiji period in Japan. The museum also houses many dinosaur skeletons from all over the world and even one from Iwaki.

Tour Options

Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket

Itinerary

Coal & Fossil Museum
Admission included

A museum of the history of coal mining in Iwaki. It also has an extensive collection of fossils from all over the world.

What's included

Included
Admission ticket
Not included
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket take?

Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket lasts about 1 day. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket cost?

Prices start at $5 per person for this Fukushima Prefecture experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Coal & Fossil Museum Admission Ticket worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 8 verified reviews; it is run by 一般社団法人いわき観光まちづくりビューロー.

Reviews(8)

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Sherpa804632
January 31, 2026
Simulated coal mining experience.

I got to know this place on the recommendation of a local friend. It was a weekday and I could go around slowly instead of crowded. There are many Kase-ha, such as skeletal specimens of a large sloth and a species endemic to the surrounding area unearthed in this area. He is not interested in dinosaurs, but his wife seems to love whale skeletons. Personally, the coal mine exhibition was interesting. Take the elevator and dive into the coal mine (actually, you just go down from the second floor to the first floor of the building). Enter the simulated exhibition area of the mine. In some places, there is an exhibition using dolls such as 'Mining,' 'Waiting room in the basement,' 'Bath in the basement,' etc., and children's plays are broadcast by announcement, but you can see the situation at that time with interest. He loved the way he could stand next to it and take pictures with it, especially when he was standing side by side at the end of the line when entering a coal mine, such as the display of mining equipment and lines of people entering a mine. It was felt that it was also good for families with children and couples to visit as an intellectual commemorative tourism exhibit.

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ノキ コ
February 9, 2025
A priceless museum in Iwaki

At a museum in Iwaki, Fukushima History and fossils of mining in the Tokiwa coalfield There were plenty of exhibits! Lots to see. I went with my family and enjoyed it very much. The dinosaur display is so powerful!!! If you came to Iwaki City It is a sightseeing spot you must visit.

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woures
September 24, 2020
Children and adults alike can enjoy

You can also learn about the history of the coal mine from the exhibits of dinosaur and animal fossils, and the exhibits are fun for both children and adults. You can learn about the history of Iwaki City, which was originally developed in a coal mine, so it is a good place to visit at least once when you visit Iwaki City.

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yokotatarotoyour
May 23, 2020
This is a 32-year-old man who has forgotten the passage of time to a number of wonderful exhibits with various mineral materials that stimulate scientific curiosity.

I think it is wonderful that you can buy not only the exhibition but also traditional food such as baudoyaki in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture at a reasonable price. You can also buy a variety of fresh seafood(⌒‐⌒)✌️Please come.

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Ryu0121
April 12, 2020
Time travel

I enjoyed it for half a day. I enjoyed dinosaurs, but the coal mine was also displayed in a chronological order, so it was as if I had traveled back in time. Should I go there at least once?

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tonntonnmiin
December 4, 2019
History of fossils and coal

I went there recommended by an acquaintance from Iwaki city. It was my first time to visit a coal and coal mining museum, and I had no knowledge of it. The area that recreates an underground coal mine is realistic. You can see that it was really hard work before it was mechanized.

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GlobeTrotting804095
August 21, 2019
Adults can enjoy it.

My family of four went there. The kids were happy with the dinosaur fossils, but not with the rest of the exhibits. The coal area goes down by elevator, but it was dark and scared the kids. Surprisingly, adults can enjoy it. In an hour, you'll see everything.

Operator response

ご来館ありがとうございました。恐竜は小さなお子様たちにとても喜んでいただいております。「前は全部回れなかった「けど、今年は大丈夫だったよ」と小さなお客様からお声を頂戴することもあります。よろしければぜひリトライを。お待ちしております。

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skywatcher1057
August 19, 2019
Surprisingly informative and entertaining.

I was impressed by the number of fossils they had. Some large skeletons of dinosaurs were also present. Upstairs they displayed all the coal and gem samples from the area which was very much. Taking the elevator to a bottom level was an exhibit of workers and equipment working the coal mines through their history. The exhibit was really great and showed a rich environment for the area.

Operator response

Thank you for visiting us. Iwaki City, Japan has been famous for fossils and coal mines since late 19th century. In our museum you can touch some real fossils, a leg born of a dinosaur, teeth of a mammoth, ammonites, and so on. Customers especially children are very attracted. There are famous hot spring, Yumoto Onsen, which has about 1,000 years history near the museum. Please come to us studying fossils and history and relax in comfortable hot spring.

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