Doki-doki Dinosaur Digging Land: Fossil Digging Experience
Katsuyama City boasts the highest number of dinosaur fossil discoveries in Japan.
At Dokidoki Dinosaur Digging Land, try your hand at fossil hunting by breaking rocks from the Early Cretaceous period, about 120 million years ago!
Feel the thrill and excitement with every rock you split.
The thrill of discovery is sure to become an unforgettable memory.
Our expert staff will provide attentive support, so even first-timers and children can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
This experience is perfect for creating memories on family trips or with friends.
Come on! What kind of fossils will you find?
- Area
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Category
- Dinosaurs Experiences Dinosaurs
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0779-88-8777（Park Management Office）
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県勝山市村岡町寺尾51-11
- Opening Hours
- Late March to mid-November
*In 2026: March 13 to November 23
★Sessions
Session 1: 9:30 AM–
Session 2: 11:00 AM–
Session 3: 1:30 PM–
Session 4: 3:00 PM–
(The number of excavation experience sessions held per day varies by season)
*Reservations required (Walk-ins accepted if space is available)
Please check our website for details - Closed
- Dinosaur Museum Closed (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month), Maintenance Day for the Hands-On Activity Area
- Prices
- Admission: Free admission to Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park / Activity Fees: Ages 4–junior high school students: 600 yen (480 yen); high school students: 950 yen (760 yen); adults: 1,150 yen (920 yen)
・Prices in parentheses apply to groups of 10 or more.
・Holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Welfare Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, or Day Service Recipient Certificate are eligible for a 50% discount upon presentation of their certificate. Those requiring assistance may be accompanied by one caregiver free of charge. No prior registration is required for the caregiver, but please inform the staff at check-in. We will provide the caregiver with a goggle exchange ticket at check-in, allowing them to enter the activity area wearing goggles to accompany you (however, they cannot participate in the hammer and chisel activity). If the caregiver wishes to participate in the activity rather than simply accompany you, please include them in your group count at the time of registration. - Payment Methods
- Cash, Credit Cards, Electronic Money
- Getting There
- ・Get off at JR Fukui Station → Take the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line bound for “Katsuyama” (approx. 1 hour) → Get off at Katsuyama Station → Take the community bus for about 15 minutes, or a taxi for about 10 minutes
・At JR Fukui Station, transfer to the JR Etsumi-Hoku Line bound for “Echizen-Ono” or “Kuzuryuko” → Get off at Echizen-Ono Station → Take a taxi for about 20 minutes
・From the Hokuriku Expressway (Fukui-Kita JCT/IC) → Chubu Jukan Expressway (Katsuyama IC) → local roads … approx. 15 min
・From the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway (Shiratori IC) via the Chubu Jukan Expressway → National Route 158 → National Route 157 … approx. 90 min - Car Park
- Yes
- Car Park: Available Spots
- 990 spaces (parking lot)
- Website
