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Iino UFO Museum
The Home of UFOs in Japan
The Iino UFO Museum is located in Iino in southern Fukushima City. The museum was opened in 1992 and contains a wide range of documents and exhibits relating to UFOs and other mysteries, a 3D virtual theatre, and onsen facilities with a view over the local area.
Next to the museum is Mt. Senganmori, a pyramid-shaped hill with a magnificent view that is known for many UFO sightings, unexplained lights, and mysterious events.
The Panorama Shokudo restaurant and gift shop is located in front of the museum and serves a range of popular ramen, soba, curry and rice, and deep-fried meatballs.
Iino is known as ‘The Home of UFOs’ (UFO no Sato) and there are a range of extraterrestrial sculptures and carvings located around the town. We recommend visiting in early February to also see the Iino Tsurushibina Festival.
Opening Hours
| Open | 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Closed | Mondays, New Year Holidays |
Admission
| Adult (15+) | 400 yen |
|---|---|
| Child (6~14) | 200 yen |
Access from Fukushima Station
Note: Bus times, routes, and bus stop locations are available on Google Maps.
Bus
| Route | Kawamata Koko-mae 川俣高校前行 |
|---|---|
| From | East Exit Bus Stop No. 1 |
| To | UFO no Sato (UFOの里) |
| Fare | 700 yen |
| Time | 25 min (+5 min walk) |
Nearby Attractions
・Iino Community Center (MAP) (5.2 km)
・Daizoji Temple (9.1 km)
・Hanamiyama (11.3 km)
Links
・Iino UFO Museum (Official Japanese)
・International UFO Laboratory (Japanese)
・More about UFOs in Japan (nippon.com)
