Katsuyama

Katsuyama is best known in Fukui Prefecture for the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, a major centre for dinosaur fossils and research in Japan. The city lies beside the Kuzuryū River, with the forested foothills of the Hakusan mountain region rising to the east. Museum displays, fossil excavations and dinosaur-themed facilities give Katsuyama a character unlike that of most provincial Japanese cities. It also retains the identity of a former castle town, while textile production has long contributed to its local economy. In winter, the surrounding highlands draw skiers to Ski Jam Katsuyama. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Katsuyama and Fukui Prefecture.

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