Museum Shop & Restaurant: A Culinary Stop
Convenient dining inside the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, offering meals, snacks, and refreshments for a satisfying break during your visit.
The museum shop & restaurant is conveniently located inside the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama, Fukui. It is the only dining facility within the museum, making it a popular choice for visitors. The restaurant offers a diverse menu, including kid-friendly options like ramen and a special plate lunch, alongside cafe-style fare. This makes it a suitable place for families and individuals seeking a quick and satisfying meal during their exploration of the Dinosaur Museum. The restaurant aims to cater to the diverse needs of museum visitors, ensuring a comfortable and convenient dining experience. Given its location within one of the top dinosaur museums in the world, it provides an accessible option to grab a bite without interrupting the museum visit. The shop also offers museum-related merchandise. Note that the restaurant can get crowded, especially during lunch hours, so arriving early is recommended.
Local tips
- Arrive early, especially during peak hours, to secure a table, as it's the only restaurant inside the Dinosaur Museum.
- Check out the special dinosaur-themed menu items for a fun and unique dining experience.
- Consider the kid's plate lunch if you are visiting with children; it is served with a drink.
A brief summary to museum shop & restaurant
Getting There
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Walking
From the main exhibits inside the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, follow the signs directing you towards the restaurant and museum shop. It is located within the museum complex, easily accessible from any exhibit hall.
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Public Transport
If arriving by the Dinosaur Museum Shuttle from Fukui Station, the restaurant is inside the main museum building. After entering the museum, follow the signs. Katsuyama is accessible from Fukui Station via the Echizen Railway Katsuyama-Eiheiji Line. From the Katsuyama Station, you can take a community bus to the Dinosaur Museum.
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Taxi
From anywhere in Katsuyama City, a taxi can take you directly to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. The restaurant is located inside the museum. Note that taxis may not be readily available at Katsuyama Station without prior arrangement. A short taxi ride within Katsuyama will typically cost around ¥1,000-¥2,000. It is advisable to have your destination (Dinosaur Museum) written in Japanese to show the driver. You can ask staff at the Dinosaur Museum to call a taxi for your return.
Attractions Nearby to museum shop & restaurant
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
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Echizen Daibutsu
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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
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Echizen Ono Castle
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Daihonzaneiheiji Bike Jitensha Bicycle
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Wagatani Suspension Bridge
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Ichijōdani Asakura Ruins
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Kakusenkei Gorges
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Korogi Bridge
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Ichijo Fall
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Ichijodani Restored Townscape
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Ayatori Bridge
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Yamanaka Onsen
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Maruoka Castle
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Hakusan National Park
