Spectacular Dinosaur Kingdom Station

Fukui Station is truly the gateway to "Dinosaur Kingdom Fukui."

From the moment you step off the train, you'll feel as if you've wandered into Jurassic Park.

🦖 Fukui Station West Exit: Dinosaur Plaza and Moving Dinosaurs

At the "Dinosaur Plaza" near the west exit, life-sized monuments of newly discovered dinosaurs from Fukui—"Fukuiraptor," "Fukuisaurus," and "Fukuititan"—welcome visitors. These dinosaurs are equipped with mechanisms that allow them to move and roar between 9 AM and 9 PM, offering an impressive experience.

Additionally, the west exit features a 5.6-meter-tall, 12-meter-long Tyrannosaurus robot that reacts to passersby and moves accordingly.

🦕 Fukui Station East Exit: Parent-Child Triceratops and Playground

The east exit is home to an 8-meter-long parent Triceratops and its child monument, making it a popular spot for families. There's also a "Dinosaur Playground" scattered with smaller dinosaur monuments like Ankylosaurus and Spinosaurus, where children can touch and take photos.

🦴 Dinosaur Content Inside and Around the Station

Inside Fukui Station, a large LED vision column displays 3D footage of a Tyrannosaurus leaping out, providing a thrilling visual experience.

On the rooftop plaza of the Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center, you'll find monuments themed around family love, including a pair of Fukuititan dinosaurs and baby dinosaurs.

Around the station, there are plenty of attractions for dinosaur enthusiasts, such as life-sized replicas of dinosaur footprint fossils and a massive mural depicting dinosaurs (approximately 45 meters wide and 10 meters tall).

Fukui Station and its surroundings are packed with must-see spots for dinosaur lovers. Once you step off the train, be sure to enjoy your encounters with these prehistoric creatures.

Post by Luna＊旅とTOKACHI | Jun 6, 2025