Ishikawa Insect Museum Admission Ticket
- Step into the largest butterfly greenhouse on the Sea of Japan side and live in the same garden as colorful butterflies that flutter all year round.
- Get up close to the colorful tropical butterflies and record their postures and moments in life.
- Visit the ecological park and exhibition hall to learn about the morphology and habitats of insects from various parts of Japan.
- The entire facility has accessible ramps and offers free rental of strollers and wheelchairs, making it suitable for families.
- It's a 20-minute walk from Tsurugi Station, making it convenient to combine a day trip to Hakusan Onsen and Kanazawa.
- Book your QR admission ticket now through KKday and easily scan the code to enter directly without queuing.
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Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Natural science |
| Attraction type | Ecology & conservation, Family parks, Natural habitats |
| Additional service & facility | Barrier free |
Product Info
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－Ishikawa Prefecture Insect Museum（石川県ふれああいINSECT Museum）-
The Ishikawa Insect Museum, located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is a comprehensive natural history museum with insects as its theme. The most representative exhibit, the "Butterfly Garden," is the largest butterfly greenhouse on the Sea of Japan side. Colorful tropical butterflies flutter about indoors all year round, allowing visitors to encounter butterflies up close among the flowers and green leaves and enjoy a unique immersive nature observation experience.
The exhibition space focuses on insect ecology from around the world, introducing morphology, life history, and classification, interspersed with live insect displays and interactive installations, allowing children and adults to learn about the wonders of the insect world in a relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor "Ecological Garden" presents different landscapes according to the seasons, where visitors can observe a variety of wild insects and small animals inhabiting the foothills of Baishan Mountain, making it a high-quality venue that integrates nature education and parent-child interaction.
The entire facility is equipped with accessible ramps and offers a breastfeeding room, strollers, and wheelchairs for free rental, making it a comfortable destination for seniors, families with strollers, and people with mobility issues. It's approximately a 20-minute walk from Tsurugai Station on the Hokuriku Railway Ishikawa Line in Kanazawa, making it a worthwhile nature-themed attraction to include when exploring the Ishikawa-Hakusan region.
Step into the ever-summer "Butterfly Garden," where you can be accompanied by butterflies from Okinawa and other southern regions in the greenhouse. Enjoy the sight of nearly a thousand colorful butterflies of about 10 species fluttering among the flowers and immerse yourself in the tropical garden atmosphere that transcends the seasons.
In the insect observation area, visitors can closely observe about 20 live insect species, including Hercules beetle, rainbow stag beetle, giant water bug, and leaf stick insect, and learn more about their structure and habits with the accompanying explanatory panels.
Stroll through the outdoor ecological park and search for about 40 kinds of insects, such as dragonflies, stink bugs and beetles, among the streams, ponds and grass. The park presents a variety of landscapes depending on the season, making it an outdoor park to experience the rich ecology of the Baishan foothills.
Purchase Notice
-Operations Announcement-
- Business hours may vary and some facilities, exhibitions or services may be temporarily suspended; please refer to official announcements before departure.
- Public holidays: Tuesdays (open as usual on national holidays, and closed on the first weekday after the holiday), December 29 to January 1; Tuesdays during the summer holidays from July 20 to August 31 and during the Golden Week holidays are also open as usual.
- Entry Rules and Precautions -
- Last entry time is 30 minutes before closing (16:30 from April to October, and 16:00 from November to March). Please allow sufficient time for your visit.
- Please present your QR admission ticket at the gate upon entry to complete the ticket verification process.
- Ticket usage and age regulations -
- Children under the age of primary school can enter for free without purchasing a ticket, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
Reminders
Please check the latest opening hours and closing days on the official websites of each facility before you go.
Opening hours: April 1 to October 31, 9:30–17:00; November 1 to March 31, 9:30–16:30 (last 30 minutes before closing).
Depending on the ticket category, you may be required to show identification; failure to do so may result in a ticket price adjustment or refusal of entry.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Ishikawa Prefecture Insect Museum (Ishikawa Prefecture Insect Museum)
Address: Japan, 〒920-2113 3, Hachimancho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture9:30–17:00 (April 1 to October 31, last entry at 16:30); 9:30–16:30 (November 1 to March 31, last entry at 16:00)
Closed on Tuesdays (excluding public holidays, which fall on the following weekday), from December 29 to January 1; also open on Tuesdays during the summer holidays from July 20 to August 31 and Golden Week.
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
