Varve Museum
At the bottom of Suigetsu Lake, one of the Three Lakes of Mikata, sediment from the past 70,000 years forms distinct stripes. These annual growth rings, known as "nenko," are recognized as the global standard for dating. Inside the museum, the world's longest annual growth ring—70,000 years old and 45 meters long—is displayed as stained glass. A café serving meals is also located on-site.
- Area
- Wakasa
- Category
- History & Culture Food ＆ Sake Shopping Museums
Information
- Telephone Number
- Fukui Prefectural Nengami Museum (0770-45-0456)
- Address
- 福井県若狭町鳥浜122-12-1
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
- Closed
- Every Tuesday, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 2)
- Prices
- General Admission: ¥500 / Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥200 Combined Admission Ticket with Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum General Admission: ¥700 / Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥280 *Groups (20 or more people) receive a 20% discount. Free admission for those aged 70 and over and preschool children.
- Getting There
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway "Mikata-Goko Smart IC". Approximately 5 minutes by taxi or 10 minutes by rental bicycle from JR Mikata Station. Approximately 35 minutes by rental car from JR Tsuruga Station.
- Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 70
- Parking Space for Large Buses
- 4
- Notes
- ・Café available inside the building ・Wheelchair, stroller, and elevator access available ・Service animals permitted
