Recommended for family trips! Play with dinosaurs at Katsuyama New Hotel, the perfect place for sightseeing in Katsuyama, Fukui

Katsuyama New Hotel is the perfect base for your trip to Katsuyama . It reopened in 2023 and is recommended for families with children and dinosaur lovers. Please come and enjoy the world of dinosaurs at Katsuyama New Hotel.

Great access to Katsuyama 's tourist spots! Tomari at Katsuyama New Hotel

Katsuyama New Hotel reopened in 2023, and its "Dinosaur Room" is a hot topic among families and dinosaur lovers. On March 20, 2025, a kids' space called "Dinosaur Land" opened, making the hotel even more family-friendly. This time, we will introduce the charms of this hotel, unique to Katsuyama, where the world of dinosaurs unfolds as soon as you step inside.

Recommended for these customers

・For those visiting the Dinosaur Museum, Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu), and Heisenji

- Dinosaur lovers and families with children

・Group travel

For those who come for work

Facility details

Address: 2-114 Katase-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
Telephone number 0779-88-2110

[Official] Katsuyama New Hotel

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Attraction 1: Dinosaur Room

The biggest attraction of this hotel is the "Dinosaur Room," which comes in six different types. It opened in 2023 when the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum was renovated. It is a playful space with dinosaur cushions, tents, and artificial bonfires, making it a very popular room with children. Adults will be excited by the attention to detail in the rooms. In addition, dinosaur footprints are painted on the guest room corridors, making it seem as if dinosaurs are lurking in the hotel. Please enjoy the dinosaur-filled space that is unique to Katsuyama. This time, we will introduce some of the most recommended rooms.

Like a Tree house

The "Tyrannosaurus Room" and "Stegosaurus Room" are attractive rooms with lofts that are reminiscent of a treehouse and give off a secret base feel. Your children may be excited to sleep in the loft, as if they were sleeping in a secret base. Each room has large dinosaur foot and tail objects. These impressive objects, which look like dinosaurs have invaded, are cushioned and make you feel comfortable. Be sure to take photos and enjoy.

A room that gives you a camping feel

The Fukuiraptor Room and Triceratops Room have artificial electric bonfires set up inside the rooms. The crackling sounds make it feel like a real bonfire! There are camping chairs around, so you can all sit around the bonfire and relax. In addition, the beds in the Fukuiraptor Room are covered with tents, so you can feel like you're glamping in a Mori where dinosaurs live.

Special offer for guests staying in the dinosaur room! Souvenir included

A set of dinosaur goods will be given as a special gift exclusively to guests staying in the dinosaur room. The set is packed with dinosaur goods, including capsule toys and illustrated guides that adults can enjoy as well. You're sure to have a more fulfilling time in your hotel room and on your way home! They also make great souvenirs that will please everyone, from children to adults.

[↓One of the capsule toys: Tyrannosaurus]

Feature 2: Renovated in 2023! Spacious and comfortable standard rooms

The "New Standard Room", which was renovated in 2023, has two semi-double beds and is spacious and relaxing. Not only the bed, but the entire room is spacious and open, so you can enjoy your stay in an open and airy room. The bathroom and toilet are also separate, making this a convenient and comfortable room.

Ideal for business use!

The accommodation plans include a plan that includes only a night's stay. Free Wi-Fi is provided, making this a convenient plan for business travelers. All rooms are twin or larger, and the spacious space will allow you to relax after work. All rooms also have a bedroom or shower room, making it a great choice for those who don't like large public baths.

Attraction 3: Dinosaurs welcome you at the entrance

Upon entering the hotel, the first thing that catches your eye is a 5m Tyrannosaurus skeleton mural. A roaring dinosaur robot and a model of a Pteranodon are on display in the lobby, welcoming you in a grand manner. When you step into the hotel, the impressive world of dinosaurs unfolds before your eyes, and you can enjoy the exciting presentation even before entering your room.

Charm 4: Newly introduced! Kids' room "Dinosaur Land"

"Dinosaur Land", available only to guests staying at the hotel, opened on March 20, 2025. Dinosaur Land is a space where children won't get bored in the hotel, with play equipment such as tree climbing poles and ball swings, and artificial turf where they can run around to their heart's content. It is open until 8 p.m., so parents can relax while their children play. Please feel free to use it if you have children with you.
Opening hours: PM 2:00-8:00
*Dinosaur Land is only available to guests staying at the hotel.

5. Easy access to tourist spots

Another big attraction of this hotel is its easy access to tourist spots in the city. It is a 10-minute drive to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums, and a 2-minute drive to the nearest tourist spot, the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu) at Daishizan Seidaiji temple . There is also a bus stop in front of the hotel, so those coming by public transport can rest assured.

Address: 51-11 Terao, Muraoka-cho, Katsuyama City , Fukui Prefecture
Business hours: 9:00~17:00
Closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays (the following day if a public holiday falls on that day, and open during summer vacation), New Year's holidays (December 31st and January 1st)

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

911-8601 51-11 Terao, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture is known nationwide as a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils. Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the world's leading dinosaur museums. The vast, immersive space is filled with exhibits of dinosaur skeletons, fossils, specimens, dioramas, reconstructed models, and more, allowing you to see impressive dinosaurs up close. The area surrounding the museum is also full of experiences such as fossil excavations and play equipment, making it an area that the whole family can enjoy. The Dinosaur Tower, which reopened in July 2023 and appeared in the new small egg hall, is a must-see. In the atrium of the new building, there is a 13m-tall monument called the Dinosaur Tower, which features five species of dinosaurs and one species of bird discovered in Fukui. In addition, the facility has been upgraded to be a facility that can be enjoyed in all seasons, including the impressive ``3-sided Dino Theater'' and the ``Fossil Research Experience'' .

Daishizan Seidaiji temple Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu)

Address: Katase-cho , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Business hours: 8:00~17:00
No fixed closing days

Daishizan Seidaiji temple Echizen Great Buddha

911-0811 50-1-1 Katase , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture

The model for the Great Buddha is a seated statue in the Longmen Grottoes on the outskirts of Luoyang, Henan, China, the origin of Buddhism. It is 17 meters tall. It is larger than the Nara Great Buddha (16.2 meters in documents, 14.98 meters in actual measurement). In addition, the halo is 23 meters, and the 3-meter lotus pedestal is placed on a 2-meter stone base, making the total height 28 meters. While the Nara Great Buddha is stocky, the Echizen Great Buddha is characterized by its slender and gentle face and neck. It is made of copper, with a total weight of 200 tons. In addition, 1,281 stone and gold Buddhas are enshrined on the three walls on the left, right, and back of the Great Buddha, and two arhat statues (10.3 meters) and two bodhisattva statues (11.2 meters) are enshrined on each side of the Great Buddha as attendant Buddhas.

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

Address: 56-63 Heisenji , Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture Heisenji
Opening hours: 24 hours a day. Closed: No holidays.

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

56 Heisenji, Heisenjicho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture 911-0822

"Heisenji" is a base temple for worshiping Hakusan, located at the entrance to the Echizen side of the sacred Mt. Hakusan (altitude 2,702m). In the Middle Ages, it became one of the most influential in the Hokuriku region, and it is said that there were dozens of temples and shrines and thousands of temples in the precincts, which were much larger than the current Hakusan Shrine. However, in the 2nd year of Tensho (1574), the whole mountain was destroyed by fire during the battle against the Ikko Ikki, and most of the things that tell of the past have been lost. However, a full-scale excavation survey that began in 1989 revealed that the remains of the former precincts remain splendidly. The full picture of Heisenji in its glory in the Middle Ages is now being revealed little by little.

Fully equipped for a comfortable stay

Large communal bath

In addition to the bathrooms in the rooms, the hotel also has a large artificial hot spring bath where you can relax and unwind while gazing at the greenery.
There are even dinosaur robots hiding amongst the greenery, and they roar when they move, so you can enjoy the world of dinosaurs even in the bath.

Nearby dinner spots

・Shunsaishubo Zenya : Excellent seasonal menu

You can enjoy dishes made with local seasonal ingredients and a Toyotomi variety of alcoholic drinks. In particular, the dishes made with fresh seafood and the menu that changes with the seasons are exquisite. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with counter seats and table seats, making it easy to dine alone or in a group. This is a recommended restaurant for those who want to enjoy local flavors.
Business hours: Tuesday to Thursday PM 5:30~11:00 (last orders at PM 10:30)
Friday to Sunday until AM 0:00 (last orders at PM 11:30)
Closed on Mondays Address: 2-3-7 Asahi , Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
Telephone number 0779-87-1008

・Affordable and delicious! A Toyotomi of menu items at Sakadokoro Chobei
Sakadokoro Chobei is the closest dinner spot to the hotel, located a 7-minute walk away. It offers a Toyotomi variety of food and drinks at reasonable prices. It also has tatami rooms that can accommodate large groups, so it is recommended for families and group travelers. It is also recommended for those who like local restaurants, as the menu has a nostalgic and comforting taste.
Business hours: 17:00~23:00
Closed days Phone number 0779-87-2665
Address: 2-chome Katase-cho , Katsuyama City , Fukui Prefecture

Hotel Facilities

・Table tennis corner We have table tennis tables available for rental, so why not use them when you have some free time? No matter how many people you come with, you're sure to have a great time! There is a large blackboard next to the table tennis table, so even small children who find table tennis difficult will not get bored.

・Entrance and lobby

Not only will you be greeted by many dinosaurs, but there is also a space where you can enjoy picture books and playing house.

Main accommodation plans

・Breakfast included

We offer a buffet-style breakfast with over 30 different dishes, including local specialties made with ingredients from Fukui. The restaurant is also filled with dinosaurs, with a dinosaur egg-shaped kitchen and dinosaur foot-shaped bread. Please relax and enjoy the flavors of Fukui in our open restaurant with large windows.

・Plan with dinner and breakfast

There are plans that include dinner, though they are only available for a limited time during Golden Week, summer vacation, the New Year holidays, etc. Dinner is also buffet style, and the food changes with the season, so you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Fukui.

・Room only plan This is a room only plan without meals. One of the best parts of traveling is going out for meals and enjoying the flavors of Katsuyama. Eating at restaurants and interacting with the local people is sure to become a wonderful memory.

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summary

Katsuyama New Hotel is the perfect base for sightseeing in Katsuyama , and is also recommended for families with children. In addition to visiting tourist spots such as the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji, you should also enjoy meals and lodging in Katsuyama. We also recommend staying in a dinosaur room for a trip filled with dinosaurs all day long. Be sure to check out this hotel, where you can enjoy both a unique experience and a comfortable stay.