A 2-Days, 1-night Dinosaur Tour ! Go with kids who love dinosaurs! dinosaur-filled itinerary in Fukui, Katsuyama

Fukui Station is a JR West station located in the center of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Happy Line Fukui, making it a key transportation hub in Fukui Prefecture. It was completely renovated in 2018 and reborn as a modern station building. In addition, a dinosaur monument has been installed in the square in front of the station, promoting Fukui as the "Dinosaur Kingdom." It is the gateway to Fukui, welcoming visitors from inside and outside the prefecture.

Echizen Railway “Katsuyama Station”

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'' .

Located within Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest, this is a leisure land with a dinosaur theme.

This is a facility located within Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest where you can experience fossil excavation.

This is a space for eating, drinking and purchasing souvenirs located in front of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
Rest areas and toilets are also available.

This hotel is attractive for its magnificent view of the Hakusan mountain range. Located at the front of the Ski Jam Katsuyama, you can enjoy the pure white snow world in winter, and mountain biking, Segway riding, barbecues, and other outdoor activities throughout the seasons from spring to autumn. The large Sasayuri hot spring bath is famous for its beauty-enhancing waters, and the sunset view from the open-air bath is a must-see. It is also conveniently located about 10 minutes by car from the Dinosaur Museum.

A 10-minute walk from the hotel is the Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu) and five-story pagoda, said to be the most magnificent in Japan, and nearby is Hakusan Temple, a nationally designated historic site that was founded by the great monk Taicho 1,300 years ago and is now highly regarded as the remains of a "medieval religious city." It is also close to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, which inspires the romanticism of a wide range of people, from adults to children. In the nearby mountains is Ski Jam Katsuyama, one of the largest ski resorts in western Japan, and in the winter season the area changes completely, creating the bustle unique to a snowy country.

The Souvenir Shop Raptor is located inside the Geo Terminal in the parking lot in front of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums.
In addition to dinosaur goods, we also handle souvenirs from Katsuyama City and Fukui Prefecture. Please feel free to stop by when you visit the museum.

Fukui Station is a JR West station located in the center of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. It is served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Happy Line Fukui, making it a key transportation hub in Fukui Prefecture. It was completely renovated in 2018 and reborn as a modern station building. In addition, a dinosaur monument has been installed in the square in front of the station, promoting Fukui as the "Dinosaur Kingdom." It is the gateway to Fukui, welcoming visitors from inside and outside the prefecture.