Built directly over the excavation site of an ancient Japanese cedar forest engulfed by floodwaters two millennia ago, this captivating museum offers a rare look at nature frozen in time. Visitors can marvel at the massive, gnarled root systems preserved in specialized underwater tanks and dry exhibition spaces. The museum also celebrates the natural phenomena of Toyama Bay, introducing the spring arrivals of glowing firefly squid and rare optical mirages. An on-site observation lounge provides a prime vantage point to scan the horizon for ethereal Fata Morgana illusions shimmering over the sea.
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- Natural Wonders
- Ancient Forests
- Geology
- Science & Nature
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