Explore Tamba City

The life-size Tambaryu Monument is the symbol of this park. Dinosaur
benches and an athletic slide with a skeletal motif are very popular with children! At the adjacent
“Genki-mura KAMIKUGE,”
visitors can try their hand at fossil
excavation.

Near the Tambaryu fossil discovery
site is a brick hydroelectric power station built in 1922, now open to the public as a memorial museum, where you can learn about the history of the power station on the first floor and the excavation of the Tambaryu fossil on the second floor, with a view of the discovery site through the windows.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (Year-end and New Year holidays)

This is a living bridge in the area.
Located in the beautiful valley of the Sasayama River, it is a scenic spot in harmony with the surrounding rocks and greenery. In autumn, visitors can
enjoy the magnificent autumn colors of the leaves.

This temple, also called “Ryukonji,” has long been popular among the local people. When the Yakushido was being built, a stone resembling a dragon’s head was discovered when the temple grounds were dug up. (Later, a fossil of the “Tambaryu”
dragon was discovered
nearby, and the temple is known as the temple of dinosaurs.)

The area has long been known as the home of hiwada (cypress bark) craftsmen, a tradition that is still carried on today. 5 historic buildings, including the Buddhist temple rebuilt in 1702, are registered as Tangible
Cultural Properties of Japan.

Roadside Station: Tamba Obaachan no Sato This is a spot where you can enjoy local specialties and delicious gourmet foods filled with the bounty of nature in Tamba. Fresh local vegetables and specialty products are on display, and you can also enjoy specialty gourmet foods that can only be purchased here. To conclude your trip, please enjoy looking for souvenirs and delicious food unique to Tamba.