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Recommended Dinosaur Walk Courses:Take a walk around Fukui Station!
A walk to discover hidden dinosaurs in the town Walk time60minutes
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1Check which dinosaurs are around Fukui Station at the Dinosaur Concierge.
When you arrive at Fukui Station, first check in at the Dinosaur Concierge. The Fukuivenator will show you fun dinosaur encounters and sightseeing spots around the station.
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2 Take a look at the daily life of dinosaurs.
When you walk along the bus shelter, you will see a mysterious window in which dinosaurs roaming about the area appear. Stop for a moment and take a look.
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We are off to explore the world of family love and affection at the East Exit!
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3 Feel the loving bond between parents and offspring of the Triceratops family at the East Exit landmark.
As you approach the East Exit Square, you will hear the roar of dinosaurs coming from the center of the square. When you look up at the stratum, you will see an enormous Triceratops standing serenely.
Now and then, you will see the Triceratops parents and baby gaze at each other in a moment of love and affection. -
A little detour
A baby dinosaur sitting on a bench daydreams about becoming a dinosaur PhD. This is the only place in the world where you will ever meet a child dinosaur, so please use this chance to take a picture together.
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4 A flock of Pteranodons and their aerial world.
On the way to the Echizen Railway Station building, you will see a mural depicting the aerial world of the Pterosaurs on the station building wall. A life-size Pteranodon and the mural depicting a flock of Pterosaurs are so powerful that you might not be able to resist flapping your own wings as you stand before it.
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5 Immerse yourself in the aquatic world of the Plesiosaurus.
As you walk along the wall of the Echizen Railway Station building, you will see light coming from the passage under the elevated railway track. As you get closer, an ocean becomes visible within the mysterious light. Take a break on a bench where a Plesiosaur family is swimming in the water.
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6 Take a picture in the square where dinosaurs found in Fukui are gathered together.
With the mural in the background, the square recreates a scene from the Early Cretaceous period of three dinosaurs from the Fukui area staring at each other. In addition, life-size footprints on the ground give you a sense of the enormous size of the dinosaurs.
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7Meet the dinosaur robot Suchomimus.
When you get to the intersection in front of the station, you’ll see another huge dinosaur! It’s a Suchomimus by the shore hunting for fish.
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8 First, observe dinosaur life through your smartphone.
Next, go a little further and take a walk along Chuo-dori street. Look at the dinosaur illustrations on the walkway and scan the QR code to meet dinosaurs that live in the city of Fukui.
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9 Experience the movement of dinosaurs in the plaza.
In the plaza at the end of the Dinosaur Walk, there is a huge 3D hologram showing dinosaurs. Experience the powerful movement of dinosaurs.
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10 Encounter the dinosaur robot Tyrannosaurus
After the bus shelter, you will encounter a Tyrannosaurus calmly standing upright. At first glance, it looks scary, but when it notices you, it enthusiastically greets you.
If you have time, be sure to take a walk around the area!
While you are interacting with dinosaurs at the Fukui City Tourism and Exchange Center, you can also gather travel information./h3>
Get information to make your trip even more enjoyable at the Tourist Exchange Center in Fukui Station.
On the rooftop plaza, there are nine dinosaur figures expressing parent-child affection and family affection. Together with them, enjoy the view of Fukui while you plan the rest of your trip.
On the rooftop plaza, there are nine dinosaur figures expressing parent-child affection and family affection. Together with them, enjoy the view of Fukui while you plan the rest of your trip.
