Cycling in Katsuyama: Avoid the Crowds and Enjoy Nature, Local Gourmet, and Top Tourist Sites
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This plan involves touring the Katsuyama-see tourist spots in Katsuyama by e-bike, including the Echizen Great Buddha, Katsuyama Castle Museum, Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, Yume Ole Katsuyama, and White Saurus. In addition to the e-bike rental fee, the fee includes admission fees to each facility and th...
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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.
Required time
3-8 hours Feel free to explore your favorite spots by bicycle.
Transportation
Bicycle
The Charms of Katsuyama: Nature, Gourmet, Tourist Attractions and More
Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture, in the Reihoku region, and is one of the snowiest areas in Japan. Surrounded by the Hakusan mountain range, the city offers magnificent scenery, with the Kuzuryu River flowing through the center of the city, and in spring, the Benten cherry blossoms bloom along the river. In autumn, the foliage is beautiful, and the wonderful scenery of each season will leave you in awe.
Fukui is also known as the "town of dinosaurs" and is home to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the three largest dinosaur museums in the world. In addition to dinosaurs, the town has many other historical attractions, such as Hakusan Heisenji Temple, famous for its moss, and the Echizen Great Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in Japan.
There are various ways to get around Katsuyama City, but cycling is recommended, especially on sunny days or if you want to enjoy the city at your own pace. In this article, we will introduce a model itinerary for touring by bicycle.
Sightseeing in Katsuyama by e-bike
Getting your e-bike Ready at Katsuyama Station
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Katsuyama Station
1 minute to Katsuyama Bridge (0.3km)
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Katsuyama Bridge
Yume Ole Katsuyama is about 5 minutes away (0.9 km)
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Yume Ole Katsuyama
Approximately 10 minutes (1.8 km) to Echizen Great Buddha
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Daishizan Seidaiji temple Echizen Great Buddha
Approximately 15 minutes (2.8km) to Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
Katsuyama Castle Museum is about 5 minutes away (1.6 km)
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Katsuyama Castle Museum
Approximately 20 minutes (4.3 km) to White Saurus
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White Dinosaur
There is a parking lot and a grassy area around White Saurus.
Be sure to stop and take a photo with the dinosaurs.
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is also located near Whitesaurus.
It's about a 5-minute bike ride.
Using an e-bike makes it easy to climb hills, so if you have the time, be sure to give it a try.
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Approximately 15 minutes to Katsuyama Station (approximately 4.0 km)
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Katsuyama Station
Cycling Course Itinerary
Local Gourmet Recommendations
You're sure to get hungry while cycling, so be sure to try local delicacies such as "oroshi soba" (soba noodles with grated radish) and "sauce katsudon" (pork cutlet rice bowl) at restaurants in the city.
Reserve an e-bike and Explore Katsuyama!
E-bikes are available for rental at Katsuyama Station . Advance reservations are required , so please apply early.
1 unit: 2500 yen
Daily hours: 9:00~17:30
Reservations cannot be made, but if there is availability on the day, you can rent a bicycle at the station. If you forget to make a reservation, please ask a station attendant.
Regular bicycle: 100 yen / Electric assist bicycle: 500 yen
This time, we introduced a cycling plan that is recommended for touring Katsuyama. On sunny days, we recommend renting a bicycle so you can explore at your own pace. Please make use of the rental bicycle.
Spots introduced in this itinerary
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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