Cheapest? shortest? Direct? Thorough explanation of how to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum (2024 edition)
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Fukui Prefecture is famous in Japan as the dinosaur kingdom, and the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is known as one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums. In this article, we will compare and explain transportation methods and fees to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Please c...
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Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.
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Table of Contents
- What is the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
- Off to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum!
- ① If you are traveling by car (private car or rental car) (if departing from JR Fukui Station)
- ② When using public transportation (train + bus)
- 3. Go to the Dinosaur Museum from Katsuyama Station on foot or by rental bicycle
- Find the best way to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and enjoy it to the fullest!
What is the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
This natural history museum, located in Nagaoyama Comprehensive Park (Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest) in Muraoka-cho, Katsuyama City City, Fukui Prefecture, is mainly themed around dinosaurs. The exhibition room inside the silver dome has three zones that you can visit: "The World of Dinosaurs," "Earth Science," and "History of Life." You can see over a thousand specimens, including 50 dinosaur skeletons, as well as large-scale reconstruction dioramas and videos. It was renovated and reopened in July 2023. A new zone has been added where you can experience the "real" aspects of dinosaur research, so you can enjoy an even more evolved dinosaur museum.
Off to Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum!
To get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, you can use a car, rental car, public transportation, or a taxi, or you can walk from the nearest station or rent a bicycle at the station. We will explain the time required, the cost, and the means of transportation.
There are three main ways to get to the Dinosaur Museum.
1. By car (private car or rental car) (time required: approx. 42 minutes)
② By train, bus or taxi (approximately 70 minutes)
3) Going by yourself from Katsuyama Station (if you rent a bicycle, the journey takes about 25 minutes)
There are three ways to get to the Dinosaur Museum:
This time we will compare travel time and costs from JR Fukui Station.
Please consider the time and cost involved.
① If you are traveling by car (private car or rental car) (if departing from JR Fukui Station)
Even if your luggage increases during your trip, such as travel luggage and souvenirs, having a car is flexible and gives you peace of mind.
If departing from JR Fukui Station
Duration: Approximately 44 minutes
Distance: Approximately 31.2 km
Route: Take the Chubu Jukan Expressway, get off at Matsuoka IC and get off at Katsuyama IC
Fee: Gasoline fee (the toll is free between Matsuoka IC and Katsuyama IC on the Chubu Longitudinal Expressway)
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② When using public transportation (train + bus)
Please board the Echizen Railway in front of JR Fukui Station. Enjoy the seasonal scenery from the train window as you head towards the Dinosaur Museum.
Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
Access: Take the Echizen Railway "Katsuyama Eiheiji Line" from JR Fukui Station to the last stop, Katsuyama Station (60 minutes), then take the direct bus to the Dinosaur Museum and get off at the Dinosaur Museum bus stop (about 10 minutes)
Price: 1,070 yen (Train: Fukui Station - Katsuyama Station Adult fare: 770 yen, Bus: Katsuyama Station - Dinosaur Museum Adult fare: 300 yen)
Please see the URL below for train and bus schedules, and fares for children and people with disabilities.
Echizen Railway will introduce a "Dinosaur Train" in the summer of 2023!
Echizen Railway has begun operating a tourist train called the "Dinosaur Train" to coincide with the reopening of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in the summer of 2023. The interior of the train is a must-see for dinosaur lovers, and it is a luxurious train where you can enjoy dinosaurs even while riding to the Dinosaur Museum. The train is currently closed for the winter, but will begin operating from March 2, 2024.
Please refer to the following URL for details.
By taxi
If you miss the bus, don't worry - you can take a taxi to the Dinosaur Museum.
◆If you take a taxi from Katsuyama Station
Taxis are always available at the station, so please use them. However, they may not be available in the evenings, so in that case, you will need to make your own arrangements with a taxi company to pick you up.
◆ From the Dinosaur Museum to Katsuyama Station
Taxis are not always available, so you will need to arrange for a taxi company to pick you up. The taxi stand is located near the Geo Terminal bus stop in front of the Dinosaur Museum. If you have any questions, please contact the Katsuyama Tourist Information Center.
[Contact information] Katsuyama Tourist Information Center
Tel:0779-87-0023
Inquiry hours: 10:00~16:00
Taxi company: Daifuku Taxi (0779-88-1331)
Katsuyama Taxi (0779-88-0251)
Both taxi companies have the same arrival time to Katsuyama Station.
Time required: Approximately 8 to 10 minutes
Distance: Approximately 4.9km
Price: Around 1,600 yen
3. Go to the Dinosaur Museum from Katsuyama Station on foot or by rental bicycle
If the weather is nice and you have time, why not walk or rent a bicycle from the nearest Katsuyama Station instead of taking a bus or taxi? You can rent a bicycle (for a fee) at Katsuyama Station, so please use it. It's also nice to take your time and enjoy the scenery as you head to the Dinosaur Museum. There are dinosaur objects all over the city, so be sure to look for them as you head to the Dinosaur Museum. It's also fun to compete to see how many dinosaur objects you can find before you arrive at the Dinosaur Museum.
On foot
Travel time (on foot): Approximately 60 minutes
Distance: Approximately 4.3km
When using a rental bicycle
Time required (if renting a bicycle): Approximately 25 minutes (if using an electrically assisted bicycle)
Bicycle rental fee: 1,000 yen per bicycle
Please note: Rentals will not be available when it is raining or rain is expected.
Find the best way to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and enjoy it to the fullest!
This time, we introduced how to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum by bus or train. If you want convenience, you should choose the "car," but if you want to take your time, you should choose the "train + bus or taxi" or "train + rental bicycle or on foot."
Please come and enjoy the Dinosaur Museum, which will be renovated in the summer of 2023.
Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.
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