By KEIKO NAGAI/ Staff Writer
May 10, 2024 at 08:00 JST
SAKAI, Fukui Prefecture--A lost world brought back to life best describes the aim of the new dinosaur attraction at the Shibamasa World theme park here.
At least 60 robotic dinosaurs representing 30 species are lined up along 1-kilometer trail in the Shibamasa Dino Forest.
It ranks as one of the largest dinosaur-themed attractions in Japan, according to the operator.
The robots include a triceratops family and a large tyrannosaurus, as well as a Fukuititan and a Fukuiraptor whose fossils were found in Fukui Prefecture.
From up close, the robotic dinos move in a spectacular manner.
The attraction also comes with a fossil excavation site and the skull of an unknown large dinosaur.
Visitors are encouraged to take a card at the entrance to join a game. When the card is held up at each device set up along the trail, the person can collect “unknown energy” generating in the forest to receive a prize.
In addition to admission to the park, a fee of 800 yen ($5.10) is required for each entry.
Children aged 6 or younger must be accompanied by their guardians.
For opening hours and other information, visit the official website at (http://shibamasa.com/lang/en/).
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