Katsuyama City

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Located in the mountains of eastern Fukui, Katsuyama is Japan's world-renowned "Dinosaur City." Home to the nation's largest excavation site, dinosaur motifs greet you throughout the town. The main attraction, the Dinosaur Museum, is one of the top three in the world. Katsuyama also houses mystical religious sites like Heisenji Hakusan Shrine with its stunning moss and the gargantuan Great Buddha of Echizen. From West Japan's largest ski resort to historical wonders, it's a city of adventure and intellectual discovery.

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【福井県勝山市】越前大仏　雲海特別観覧（平泉寺白山神社／大師山清大寺／福井県立恐竜博物館／ゆめおーれ勝山／道の駅恐竜渓谷かつやま／勝山城博物館）

Katsuyama DMO

【日本の美】福井県 勝山市 観光スポット紹介

【日本の美】福井県 勝山市 観光スポット紹介

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Discovery in Fukui　～“Winter Wonderland” Katsuyama～

Discovery in Fukui　～“Winter Wonderland” Katsuyama～

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Katsuyama City

Address
1-18-19 Motomachi, Katsuyama-shi, Fukui
Website
https://katsuyamadmo.com/
Operator
Katsuyama DMO

Katsuyama City Spots List

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  • Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
  • Kagetsuro
  • Hattan Falls
  • Katsuyama Castle Museum
  • Daishizan Seidaiji Temple (Echizen Daibutsu)
  • Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Known as the "Moss Temple," this ancient shrine is covered in a lush, emerald carpet of moss. The tall cedar trees and quiet atmosphere create a mystical, Zen-like space. Once a massive religious city, it now offers a profound spiritual escape and a connection to ancient Japanese nature worship.

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Kagetsuro
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Kagetsuro

Kagetsuro is a restaurant where you can luxuriously savor fresh seafood from Wakasa and seasonal ingredients amidst the historic atmosphere of Obama. In a building carrying history since the Edo period, the time spent relishing local food culture richly satisfies the five senses. Enjoy a wise, heart-enriching luxurious dining moment for adults, appreciating traditional Japanese hospitality and food artistry.

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Hattan Falls
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Hattan Falls

Hattan Falls is a mystical and beautiful waterfall quietly flowing deep within the forest. The space wrapped in the pleasant sound of the waterfall and surrounding silence gently heals the visiting traveler's body and soul from the depths. Completely away from urban busyness, spending time in this great nature's hideaway will be a supreme healing experience, granting new vitality to the soul. Dialogue with nature and embark on a journey to beautifully realign mind and body.

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Katsuyama Castle Museum
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Katsuyama Castle Museum

Katsuyama Castle Museum is known as a castle architecture boasting Japan's highest elevation and beauty, located in a wonderful spot overlooking Katsuyama City. Inside the museum, precious samurai historical materials such as armor and swords are exhibited, allowing you to deeply feel the romance of the Sengoku period. This castle harmonizing history and architectural beauty is the best place to learn about traditional Japanese castle culture.

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Daishizan Seidaiji Temple (Echizen Daibutsu)
Fukui

Daishizan Seidaiji Temple (Echizen Daibutsu)

Standing taller than the Great Buddha of Nara, this 17-meter seated statue is one of the largest in Japan. The most stunning sight is the 1,281 small golden Buddhas lining the walls, creating a golden, otherworldly atmosphere. It is a massive, hidden religious monument that leaves every visitor in awe.

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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

One of the world’s leading museums of its kind, featuring over 40 dinosaur skeletons in a massive silver dome. Visitors can see realistic moving robots and fossils found only in Fukui. It's an exciting "holy land" where you can even experience fossil excavation, making it a must-visit for families and science fans.

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