Yamanashi Gem Museum in Yamanashi

About the Museum

The Yamanashi Gem Museum is located in the city of Yamanashi in Japan. It is a museum dedicated to showcasing the beauty and wonder of gemstones. The museum has a large collection of gemstones from all over the world, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and many others.

The museum is open every day except for Mondays and national holidays. Admission is 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children. The museum is located at 196-1 Koshu Highway, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and has an approximate latitude of 35.6908° N and longitude of 138.6910° E.

Exhibits

The museum has a wide variety of exhibits showcasing different types of gemstones and their properties. Some of the exhibits include:

  • Raw Gemstones

  • Cut and Polished Gemstones

  • Historical Gemstones

  • Gemstone Jewelry

  • Gemstone Mining

  • Gemstone Cutting and Polishing

Activities

The museum also offers a variety of activities for visitors to participate in. Some of the activities include:

  • Gemstone Panning

  • Gemstone Cutting and Polishing Workshops

  • Gemstone Jewelry Making Workshops

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