Katsuyama
Discover Katsuyama
Katsuyama (勝山市 Katsuyama-shi) is a city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, famous for its dinosaur museum, ski slopes, and large temple. Regular trains connect Katsuyama to Fukui on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line. 53 minutes, ¥770.
What to Experience in Katsuyama
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsRegular trains connect Katsuyama to Fukui on the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line. 53 minutes, ¥770. Katsuyama is 40 minutes by car from Fukui City. Buses run to Katsuyama from both Fukui City and Ono. Skiing and snowboarding - Katsuyama is one of the best places in the Hokuriku region for snow sports. There are many different ski areas in Katsuyama and the neighboring Ono City. Hiking mountains - in warmer seasons, mountains in Katsuyama offer an accessible way to see rare alpine plants and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Hakusan....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Skiing and snowboarding - Katsuyama is one of the best places in the Hokuriku region for snow sports. There are many different ski areas in Katsuyama and the neighboring Ono City. Hiking mountains - in warmer seasons, mountains in Katsuyama offer an accessible way to see rare alpine plants and enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Hakusan.
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Glimpses of Katsuyama
The sun is setting over a mountain range
The sun is setting over a mountain range
a large white building with a tower on top of it
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside
a tall white building sitting on top of a lush green hillside
a town in the mountains
A quiet street lined with houses and utility poles.
a blue bridge over a river with a mountain in the background
a body of water with a mountain in the background
a couple of people are walking down the street
The sun is setting over a mountain range
The sun is setting over a mountain range
a large white building with a tower on top of it