Kairyu no Sato Center Theme Park

Kairyu no Sato Center Theme Park

Kairyu no Sato Center Theme Park is a dinosaur themed theme park in Iwaki city. Here there are three rides as well as some unique dinosaur statues including a huge long-necked dinosaur.

Around late March to early April is the best time to visit if you want to see the unique sight of dinosaurs surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Iwaki is well known for its excavation of fossils and most notably the discovery of the Futabasaurus dinosaur. You can learn more about the mining history of Iwaki at the Horuru: Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://kankou-iwaki.or.jp/spot/10034
Contact

0246-82-2772

Best Season
  • Spring
Opening Hours

9:00~17:00 *Amusement facilities: April - October (close at 16:30) / November - March (close at 15:30) *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Mondays January 1st (The next day if it is a national holiday)

ParkingFree
Entrance FeeFree Entrance, but there is a fee to ride the rides. (Check the website for up to date pricing information.)
Access Details
Access9 Shibazaki, Ohisamachi, Ohisa-machi, Iwaki-shi
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Getting there

By Car: Approximately 10 minutes from Iwaki-Yokura IC on the Joban Expressway


By Train: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Hisanohama Station on the JR Joban Line

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