Katsuyama

Katsuyama (勝山市 Katsuyama-shi) is a city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, famous for its dinosaur museum, ski slopes, and large temple.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site.

Get in
Regular trains connect Katsuyama to Fukui on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line. 53 minutes, &yen;770.

Katsuyama is 40 minutes by car from Fukui City. Buses run to Katsuyama from both Fukui City and Ono.

Do
Skiing and snowboarding - Katsuyama is one of the best places in the Hokuriku region for snow sports. There are many different ski areas in Katsuyama and the neighboring Ono City.

Hiking mountains - in warmer seasons, mountains in Katsuyama offer an accessible way to see rare alpine plants and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Hakusan.



Go next

 * Ono &mdash; 12 km away, through the mountains. Ono is famous for its castle, as well as outdoor activities.
 * Eiheiji &mdash; Home of Eiheiji Temple, on the same train line as Katsuyama.
 * Hakusan National Park &mdash; Bettou Deai (別当出合), the closest entering point to Hakusan for climbers from Katsuyama, is a one-hour drive from Katsuyama. The trail is a 5-hour climb to the summit.
 * Fukui
 * Sakai
 * Kaga
 * Awara