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Katsuyama勝山市
Spend a half‑day in Katsuyama for the dinosaur museum and Heisenji Hakusan Shrine; add a ski day in winter if interested.
Katsuyama is a small city in Fukui Prefecture, best known for the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Hakusan Shrine. Train from Fukui takes 53 min (¥770). Most visitors fit the main sights into a half‑day; winter sports add a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild weather); Dec–Feb for ski season
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- FKS
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Katsuyama110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Katsuyama, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyKatsuyama is low‑risk; standard precautions for traffic and winter mountain conditions apply.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFKS Fukui Airport.
- Getting aroundEchizen Railway Katsuyama‑Eiheiji Line (53 min from Fukui, ¥770 (≈ US$6)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥2,000–¥2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dormitory bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedStandard hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedStandard hotel double room, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥8,000 (≈ US$55) · High ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FKS Fukui Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Sep–May. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Katsuyama: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Echizen Railway Katsuyama‑Eiheiji Line (53 min from Fukui, ¥770). Buses connect to Ono and local attractions. Walkable town centre; taxis available for remote sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ono
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Train via Echizen Railway, about 12 km (7.5 mi), 15 minTrain via Echizen Railway, about 7.5 mi (12 km), 15 min
Castle and outdoor activities
Eiheiji Temple
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Train on same line, 20 min
Zen monastery, quiet visit
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Katsuyama New Hotel
Central, offers ski and museum discount packages
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard hotel double room1 × 1 night × ¥13,000 | ¥13,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Echizen Railway Katsuyama‑Eiheiji line (one‑way)1 × ¥770 · check schedule | ¥770 |
| Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum entry1 × ¥720 · free every third Sunday | ¥720 |
| Ski Jam day pass (adult)1 × ¥4,500 · plus ¥1,300 toll | ¥4,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,700 |
| Trip total≈ ¥29,690 per person per day, bed included | ¥29,690≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bowl of katsudon | ¥800–¥1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Local bus ride | ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥2,000–¥2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train timetable changes in winter; check the Echizen Railway schedule.
- Ski Jam can be crowded on weekends; book rentals early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fukui → Katsuyama (Echizen Railway): ≈ ¥770, 53 min (check schedule)
- Ski Jam day pass: ¥4,500 (≈ US$35) adult, plus ¥1,300 (≈ US$9) toll
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Katsuyama. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (mild weather); Dec–Feb for ski season · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a ski day in winter: Ski Jam day pass ¥4,500, transport ¥1,300 toll.
- Combine museum and shrine tickets for a discount at local tourist info.
Sources
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