Katsuyama, Mountain city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Description
Katsuyama is a city set in the mountainous terrain of Fukui Prefecture, with development following the natural contours of hills and valleys. The landscape shapes how the town is organized across the region.
History
The city was established in 1954 when several villages in the ancient Echizen region merged into one administrative unit. This consolidation brought together rural communities under a single city structure.
Culture
Silk weaving remains central to local life, with artisans continuing age-old production methods that define the identity of the community.
Practical
The Echizen Railway line provides connections to major transportation centers, making arrival by train straightforward. Local bus services extend to areas beyond the main transport corridor.
Did you know?
A large dinosaur museum houses numerous complete skeletons and draws visitors from across the region. The collection makes it an unusual destination for families interested in paleontology.
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Mount Haku
4.4 km
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
2.5 km
Heisenji Hakusan Jinja
4.2 km
Katsuyama Castle
27 m
Katsuyama Castle Museum
2.7 km
Mount Toritate
11 km
Mount Hōonji
8.7 km
Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park
2.6 km
Mount Jōhōji
12.1 km
Murokoyama Castle
1.8 km
開善寺
306 m
Yume Ole Katsuyama (Textile museum)
246 m
Okuetsu Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park
10.7 kmFossil extraction workshop
2.5 kmStatue, Work of art
2.6 kmWhite-saurus
1.8 kmフクイサウルスの親子
896 mブラキオザウルス
2.1 kmティラノサウルス モニュメント
2.6 kmWork of art
2.6 kmKatsuyama Dino Park
2.7 kmStatue, Work of art
2.6 kmStatue, Work of art
427 mStatue, Work of art
1.4 kmStatue, Work of art
2.4 km西山〜白山眺望〜視点場
13.9 kmScenic viewpoint
10.1 km若宮大杉
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