Fossil Digging Experience
A hands-on family session searching the Tama River’s geological layers for shellfish fossils and more, with finds to take home. Long sleeves, long trousers, rubber boots, goggles and other equipment are required.
Full event details
- Dates
- 2026-10-10
- Time
- 13:30–16:00; postponed to October 17 in severe weather
- Venue
- Tama Riverbank, Komae; meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station
- Age
- Children in elementary grades 5–6 or junior high grades 1–3, with their parents or guardians. Priority is given to those who live or attend school in Chiyoda City; eligibility is not limited to them.
- Price
- 500 yen per group, paid on the day
- Participation
- The published application deadline was September 7 at 17:00 and applications have closed. Additional recruitment has not been confirmed.
- Category
- Science & technology
- Area
- Komae
- Venue setting
- Outdoor
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