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.
A 2- Tomari, 3-day itinerary(1- Tomari, 2-day, and day trip plans are also available)
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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Time required: 10 minutes. 300 yen per adult.
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.
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
Return the rental bicycle at Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station
Stay overnight at Eiheiji Zen Inn Seki
Official website Click here to make a reservation
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