Minamisanriku Town is known for some of the world’s oldest ichthyosaur fossils, and several areas have been designated as Natural Monuments. Through the hands-on experience of searching for and discovering fossils themselves, participants can develop an interest in the local natural environment and geology while experiencing the joy of discovery and fostering curiosity.
Recommended for
This program is recommended for those interested in science and inquiry-based learning who want to develop scientific curiosity through hands-on experiences. By searching for fossils, participants can explore the geology and history of Minamisanriku Town and deepen their understanding of the local area.
Basic Information
| Program Contents | Participants actually dig for fossils at an excavation site visited by researchers. Each participant can take home one fossil they find as a souvenir. |
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| Duration | 1.5 hour |
| Participants | From 3 to 40 Paticipants |
| Cost | ¥2,530/person *Including accident insurance |
| Notes | *What to Bring:Comfortable clothing, athletic shoes, and a hat (for protection against heatstroke), warm clothing (in case of low temperatures or strong winds) |
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| Location | Tatezaki Fossil Excavation Site Kuda-no-hama, Utatsu, Minamisanriku, Motoyoshi district, Miyagi 988-0451 *As this is private property, the site is not normally open to the public. Individual visitors are not permitted to enter the site. Google Maps |
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