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cow museum

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Museums

    This is the only museum in Japan that specializes in cattle, researching and exhibiting not only Maezawa beef but also cattle from all over the world. In addition to exhibits that look at things from a biological perspective, such as stuffed cows, skeletons, and fossils, there are also exhibits that look at the relationship between cows and people from an ethnographic perspective. There is also an introduction to delicious beef dishes by cut, and the exhibit is fun for everyone from elementary school students to adults.

    Location
    103-1 Minamijinba, Maezawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 029-4205
    Business Hours
    9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
    Closed
    Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays (12/28-1/4)
    Price
    Adults 400 yen, Students (high school students and above) 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
    Inquiries
    cow museum
    Phone number 0197-56-7666
    FAX number 0197-56-6264
    Website
    https://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/htm/ushiOpen in new tab
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