Mifune Town Center Gallery

The town of Mifune is situated near the geographic center of Kyushu, approximately a 40-minute drive southeast from central Kumamoto City.
In 1979, Japan’s first carnivorous dinosaur fossil was discovered here, propelling the town to fame as a “dinosaur town.” Today, Mifune is recognized as one of Japan’s foremost dinosaur fossil sites and continues to draw international attention.
Mifune Town Center Gallery, located on Hondori Street, sits in an area that once flourished as a town lined with white-walled storehouses, sake breweries, and merchant homes. The gallery itself occupies the former main residence of Yoshihiro Hayashida, a wealthy merchant from the late Edo period (mid-19th century). After touring the Mifune Dinosaur Museum, enjoy a reception at the Mifune Town Center Gallery South Storehouse—a historic building retaining traces of its Edo-period merchant-town charm.

Facility Introduction

Maximum Capacity:: Up to 80 people (80 standing or 50 seated)
Usage Hours:: Please contact us for more information. Note: Usage complies with the facility’s permission standards. Receptions must conclude at 8PM.
Usage Fee:: For groups of 50: ¥27,000 per person (includes bus fare, Mifune Dinosaur Museum admission, venue setup, and food/beverages).
Access:: 794 Mifune, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto-ken 861-3207

Official Website:: Mifune Tourism Association; Mifune

Note:: ・Please contact us for more information as changes in admission fees do occur.
・Extra decorations and attractions cost extra.
Contact:: Kumamoto International Convention & Tourism Bureau
Phone: 096-359-1788
E-mail: mice★kumamoto-icb.or.jp
(Please change “★” to “@” and send us an e-mail.)

Point

These historic buildings—the main residence, south storehouse, and detached residence—serve as venues for various events, including meetings and weddings, while preserving Japan’s architectural heritage. As an indoor facility, you won't need to worry about the weather and the venue is capable of hosting musical performances and other events. Meals feature a special collaborative menu from four local restaurants in Mifune, offering guests a taste of the community’s warmth.