Nagatoro, Saitama / 埼玉県立自然の博物館
Saitama Museum of Natural History
A museum showing fossils found in Saitama, such as the giant shark Carcharodon megalodon and the mysterious marine mammal Paleoparadoxia, and explaining the features and highlights of Saitama's nature, typified by Nagatoro. There is a hands-on zone and a free audio guide.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
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Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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Address: Nagatoro, Saitama (Japanese address: 埼玉県秩父郡長瀞町長瀞1417-1)
Official site: https://chocotabi-saitama.jp/spot/19907/
Location
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Nearby spots
- No photo yetNagatoro Gorge (Iwadatami) and Boat RideSaitamaLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHodosan RopewaySaitama1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHodosan ShrineSaitama1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHachigata Castle RuinsSaitama8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetBanba-dori StreetSaitama11 km away (straight line)
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- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://chocotabi-saitama.jp/spot/19907/Description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.