A Classic 3-Day, 2-Night itinerary from Osaka to Fukui , Katsuyama (recommended sightseeing spots near the Osaka Expo) 2025
A three- Tomari, two-night itinerary from Osaka to Fukui, Katsuyama, Eiheiji , and Tojinbo. You can also do a two- Tomari, one-night trip or a day trip, and it's easy to get around using public transport and on foot. If you're visiting the Osaka Expo, be sure to visit Fukui and Katsuyama, where you can experience the nature and scenery that is so typical of Japan.
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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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Required time
A 2- Tomari, 3-day itinerary(1- Tomari, 2-day, and day trip plans are also available)
Transportation
Train
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Bus
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Bicycle
Starting from Shin Osaka in Osaka , you can find a leisurely travel plan centered around public transportation and rental bicycles, visiting Katsuyama, Eiheiji, and Tojinbo. It is written in easy-to-translate Japanese for everyone.
Course Overview
2 Tomari, 3 days (recommended)
Day 1: Dinosaur Museum → Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu) → Ski Jam Katsuyama(overnight stay)
Day 2: Heisenji Hakusan Shrine → Katsuyama Castle Museum → Sagicho experience and lunch at Kagetsuro → Yume Ole Katsuyama → Seki(temple lodging experience + overnight stay)
Day 3: Eiheiji → Tojinbo (or Mikuni) → Return to Osaka
1 Tomari 2 days course
Dinosaur Museum → Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu) → Accommodation → Heisenji → Castle Museum → Yumeore → Return
Day trip course
Dinosaur Museum or Daishizan Seidaiji temple and Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu)
Day 1: From Osaka Station to Fukui, Katsuyama. Visit famous tourist spots
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Shin-Osaka Station
1 hour by Thunderbird Express
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Tsuruga Station
About 20 minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen
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Fukui Station
Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Approx. 55 minutes
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Katsuyama Station
Bicycle rental available in front of Katsuyama Station. Approx. 20 minutes.
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If you are only visiting the Dinosaur Museum, there is a direct bus from Katsuyama Station. Please make use of this bus if it is raining.
Time required: 10 minutes. 300 yen per adult.
Time required: 10 minutes. 300 yen per adult.
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
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Katsuyama Dino Park
Approximately 20 minutes by rental bicycle
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Daishizan Seidaiji temple Echizen Great Buddha
About 15 minutes by bicycle
Return to Katsuyama Station to return the rental bicycle.
For lodging, we recommend Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama, which offers transportation from the station.
There is a shuttle bus exclusively for guests staying at the hotel. Be sure to make a reservation when you stay.
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Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama
Day 2: A journey to experience Fukui's history and culture
Once you've arrived at Katsuyama Station by hotel shuttle bus, resume your Katsuyama trip by renting a bicycle.
Click here to make a reservation for a rental bicycle
Approximately 25 minutes by rental bicycle
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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
Approximately 5 minutes by rental bicycle
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Katsuyama Castle Museum
Approximately 10 minutes by rental bicycle
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Kagetsuro
Approximately 5 minutes by rental bicycle
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Yume Ole Katsuyama
Approximately 5 minutes by rental bicycle
Return the rental bicycle at Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station
Take the Echizen Railway for about 30 minutes and get off at Eiheiji Station
Take the bus for about 15 minutes and get off at the Eiheiji gate
Stay overnight at Eiheiji Zen Inn Seki
Official website Click here to make a reservation
Day 3: Experience the spirit of Zen and experience the spectacular scenery.
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Eiheiji Temple
About 60 minutes by Keifuku bus
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Tojinbo sightseeing boat
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Tojinbo
Echizen Railway Mikuni Awara Line Approx. 55 minutes to JR Fukui Station
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Fukui Station
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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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