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Dinosaur Park is a visual family stage show at Canal City Theatre in Hakata on the Mountain Day public holiday, August 11, 2026. Dinosaur puppets range from small babies to a Tyrannosaurus, with a mini fossil display, merchandise and an AR photo spot planned in the lobby. Three performances make it possible to combine the show with lunch or shopping at Canal City.
- One day only: August 11, 2026
- Shows at 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30
- First two shows ¥4,900; final show ¥3,900
- Age 3 and older needs a ticket
The official Fukuoka performance page and the Japanese source were checked on July 31, 2026. Seat inventory and performer details can change.
Showtimes and ticket prices
| Performance | Doors | Start | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:45 | 10:30 | ¥4,900 |
| 2 | 12:15 | 13:00 | ¥4,900 |
| 3 | 14:45 | 15:30 | ¥3,900 |
What happens on stage and in the lobby
Realistic puppets move close to the audience, and some scenes may offer a chance to interact. The tone is educational and exciting rather than a museum lecture, with baby dinosaurs helping younger children ease into the larger creatures.
The lobby is scheduled to include a small dinosaur and fossil exhibition, goods and an AR photo spot. Arrive after doors open so children can look around without risking the performance start.
Child tickets, photos and refunds
Everyone age 3 or older needs a paid reserved seat. A child age 2 or younger may sit on an adult’s lap free, but needs a ticket if using a seat. Photography is allowed during the performance according to the event information; keep screens, flash and raised arms from disturbing others.
Tickets generally cannot be changed or refunded for the buyer’s circumstances. Check the selected time, seat, child rule and ticket collection method before paying. For wheelchair seating, follow the official purchase and contact instructions.
Canal City Theatre access
Canal City Theatre is on the fourth floor of Canal City Hakata’s North Building at 1-2-1 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku. The complex is large, so allow time to find the correct building and theater elevators after entering from the street or station side.
Parking can be crowded on the holiday. Public transport or a taxi is easier for many visitors. Keep the Japanese venue name, and do not schedule an airport or Shinkansen departure immediately after the show.
Language and sensory planning
The puppetry and movement are visual, so overseas children can enjoy much of the show even when spoken explanations are in Japanese. Parents can preview basic dinosaur names and explain that large puppets may approach the seats.
The sound, scale and surprise entrances may be intense for a child sensitive to noise or large moving figures. Choose an aisle only if the seat map and rules allow, and prepare a calm exit plan without promising direct contact with a dinosaur.
Choose a performance and build the day
The 10:30 show works with an early arrival and lunch afterward. The 13:00 show fits lunch before or after, while the discounted 15:30 show leaves the morning free but ends closer to the evening shopping crowd.
Use only an official seller and confirm live availability. Combine the theater with one Canal City family activity or a meal, rather than making a young child handle several ticketed attractions in one day.
