Ishikawa Insect Museum — Attraction in Hakusan

The main attraction is the butterfly garden, where you can see about 1000 butterflies flying around right in front of you. The number of exhibits varied from live insects to stuffed insects and animals, and it was very easy to understand. I think it takes about 30 minutes to go through all of them. The museum has a good infection control system, and there was a lot of disinfectant alcohol in the museum. There is a rest area on the way to the museum where you can relax. On the way back to the museum, you can buy some insect souvenirs at the...

A truly worthwhile visit! The ticket was just 410 yen. I personally don’t like insects but I had a blast here. The exhibition is well-established, rich with information and knowledge. Their highlight is the butterfly garden! There were hundreds of butterfly flying around the garden. And if you are afraid of butterfly, fear not!, they will not...

WOW!!! Would that I had traveled to the Ishikawa prefecture when I was a kid! We've been going to the Ishikawa Insect Museum since our older girl was just very small--maybe 3 or 4 (she's now 11), and we never tire of it. Today there was a butterfly (cho-cho-san) lecture--show-and-tell--that was just excellent. We all...