Genbudo Museum was newly reopened in the spring of 2018 after undergoing extensive renovations to house its collection of rare minerals and precious stones as well as newly added fossils that include a t-rex, pterosaur, and Asian elephant.
Located directly out in front of the museum is the natural national monument Genbudo Caves, also a part of the San’in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark.
Genbudo Museum is located at the entrance of Genbudo Park, a designated national natural treasure. On the first floor is a weaving workshop where you can learn about Toyooka’s traditional art of weaving that has a 2,000-year history and about its connection to the local people. Join the workshop and create your own original coaster, cup, basket and more from natural willow and cane wood. As you wander the first floor you will also find yourself face to face with an Asian elephant (actually just its fossil), these once roamed the Genbudo caves and parts of the San’in Kaigan Geopark.
On the second floor there are exhibits on beautiful and fascinating minerals and rocks as well as fossils that show the history of life. The second floor also has a t-rex fossil on display. A great place for geology and rock fans, and just about everyone will have fun exploring the museum. See if you can find the glowing and musical rocks on display.
At the restaurant you can enjoy seasonal items made with local ingredients, enjoy a cool drink on a hot day or a warm drink on a cold day’s visit. The outdoor terrace offers a beautiful panoramic view over the Maruyama River and surrounding mountains. Go to the souvenir shop to find rock related items, Toyooka shoes, Toyooka woven bags, sweets, and more.
(Ref: https://visitkinosaki.com/things-to-do/genbudo-museum-park/)
This was an awsome museum with some really nice relics. From dinosaur bones to rare and beautiful stones and gems, this is a place worth seeing! The Genbudo Caves and Park across the street is also an amazing site to see.
Nice!
Thank you. 😊