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.
What is Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum?
This is a natural history museum whose main theme is dinosaurs, located in Nagaoyama Comprehensive Park (Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest) in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. The exhibition room inside the silver dome has three zones that you can tour: ``The World of Dinosaurs,'' ``Earth Science,'' and ``History of Life.'' You can see over 1,000 specimens, including 50 dinosaur skeletons, as well as large-scale restored dioramas and videos. Reopened in July 2023. A new zone has been added where you can experience the ``real'' nature of dinosaur research, allowing you to enjoy an even more evolved dinosaur museum.
Departing for Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum!
To get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, you can go by car, rental car, public transportation, or taxi, as well as walk from the nearest station or use a bicycle rental at the station. We will explain the required time, cost, transportation method, etc.
There are three main ways to access the Dinosaur Museum.
① If you go by car (private car or rental car) (required time approximately 42 minutes)
② When using train, bus or taxi (required time: approximately 70 minutes)
➂If you go by yourself from Katsuyama Station (required time: about 25 minutes by rental cycle)
You can go to the dinosaur museum in three ways.
This time, we will compare the travel time and fares from JR Fukui Station.
Please consider the amount of time and amount required.
◆When using a car (private car/rental car) (departing from JR Fukui Station)
Even if your baggage increases during your trip, such as travel luggage or souvenirs, a car is flexible and safe.
When departing from JR Fukui Station
Time required: Approximately 44 minutes
Distance: Approximately 31.2km
Route: Chubu Jukan Expressway, take Matsuoka IC and get off at Katsuyama IC.
Fares: Gasoline fee (Chubu Jukan Expressway, toll between Matsuoka IC and Katsuyama IC is free)
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◆When using public transportation (train + bus)
Please ride the Echizen Railway in front of JR Fukui Station. Let's aim for the dinosaur museum while leisurely admiring the seasonal scenery from the train window.
Time required: Approximately 70 minutes
Access: Take the Echizen Railway "Katsuyama Eiheiji Line" from JR Fukui Station, get off at the last stop, Katsuyama Station (60 minutes), take the bus that goes directly to the Dinosaur Museum, and get off at the Dinosaur Museum bus stop (about 10 minutes)
Fare: 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, child fares, and disabled fares.
Echizen Railway HP https://www.echizen-tetudo.co.jp/
Direct bus from Dinosaur Museum Katsuyama Station
◆“Dinosaur Train” will be released by Echizen Railway in the summer of 2023!
Echizen Railway will begin operating the tourist train ``Dinosaur Train'' in time for the reopening of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in the summer of 2023. The interior of the train is irresistible for dinosaur lovers, and it is a luxurious train where you can enjoy dinosaurs even on the train to the dinosaur museum. Currently, the service is suspended during the winter season, and will start operating on March 2, 2024.
Please refer to the URL below for details.
Don't worry if you miss the bus. You can go to the dinosaur museum by taking a taxi.
◆If you are taking a taxi from Katsuyama Station, please use the taxis that are stationed at the station. In the evening, the taxi may not be on duty, so in that case, you will need to arrange for a taxi to pick you up from the taxi company yourself.
◆If you are going from the Dinosaur Museum to Katsuyama Station, there are no taxis on site, so you will need to arrange for a pick-up from a taxi company yourself. The taxi stand is located near the Geo Terminal bus stop in front of the Dinosaur Museum. If you have any questions, please contact Katsuyama Tourist Information Center.
[Contact] 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 at Katsuyama Station.
Time required: Approximately 8-10 minutes
Distance: Approximately 4.9km
Price: Around 1,600 yen
Direct access from JR Fukui Station! "Dinosaur Bus" is very convenient
The Dinosaur Bus, which runs non-stop from JR Fukui Station to the Dinosaur Museum, is convenient. Be sure to take a ride on the eye-catching and impressive dinosaur bus wrapping. On the bus, you can receive a tablet and enjoy the dinosaur AR experience and the dinosaur quiz, so you won't get bored on the way and will arrive at the dinosaur museum in no time. Also, those who ride the Dinosaur Bus will receive limited edition goods, so be sure to get on board and get them.
Click here for details https://bus.keifuku.co.jp/
Let's go to the Dinosaur Museum from Katsuyama Station on foot or by renting a bicycle.
If the weather is nice and you have plenty of time, why not try walking or renting a bicycle from the nearest Katsuyama Station instead of taking a bus or taxi? Bicycles are available for rent (for a fee) at Katsuyama Station, so please use them. It's also a good idea to slowly head to the dinosaur museum while enjoying the scenery. There are dinosaur objects all over the city, so be sure to head to the dinosaur museum while looking for them. It's also fun to see how many dinosaur objects you can find before arriving at the dinosaur museum.
◆When walking
Required time (if walking): Approximately 60 minutes
Distance: Approximately 4.3km
◆When using a rental bicycle
Required time (if using a rental cycle): Approximately 25 minutes (if using an electrically assisted bicycle)
Fee (bicycle rental fee): Regular bicycle 100 yen once, electric assist bicycle 500 yen once
Note: Please note that rentals will not be available during rainy weather or when rain is predicted.
Find an access method that suits your style and enjoy the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
This time, we introduced how to get to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum by bus or train. If you're looking for convenience, it might be a good idea to go by car, and if you want to take your time, choose the train + bus or taxi, or the train + rental bicycle or walk.
Please enjoy the dinosaur museum that has been 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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