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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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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. 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