A fun roadside station where you can enjoy local gourmet delights.

📍 Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, this roadside station serves as a key tourist hub symbolizing the dinosaur town of Katsuyama. It is conveniently situated on the way to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum. Known for its dinosaur-themed unique products and local gourmet offerings, it is a popular spot among tourists. ⸻ 🦖 Dinosaur Goods & Souvenirs Galore! "Souvenir Shop Raptor" The shop features a wide variety of original dinosaur-themed products and local specialties. Some of the most popular items include: • Katsuyama Habutae: A soft mochi with a hint of brown sugar and walnut accents, exclusively available at this roadside station. • Dinosaur-ko: Adorable dinosaur-shaped buns that won the Gold Prize at the National Confectionery Exposition. • Fire Breath Curry: An instant curry made with the super spicy "Joro King" seasoning, perfect for spice lovers. • Dinosaur Beer: Locally brewed beer with an eye-catching dinosaur logo, available in three varieties: Pilsner, Dark Ale, and Amber Ale. Fresh vegetables and processed goods lovingly grown by local farmers are also available, allowing visitors to savor the authentic taste of the region. ⸻ 🍴 Enjoy Local Gourmet at "Kuzuryu Terrace" The food court "Kuzuryu Terrace" offers Fukui's specialty dishes and original menu items. Recommended dishes include: • Sauce Katsu Don & Oroshi Soba Set: A hearty set combining Fukui's famous sauce katsu don and oroshi soba. • Wakasa Beef Minced Cutlet Burger: A juicy burger featuring minced Wakasa beef, perfect for a filling meal. • Oyaki Sundae: A dessert combining "oyaki"—a mugwort-infused mochi filled with sweet red bean paste—with soft serve ice cream for a delightful blend of sweetness and aroma. • Mizuyokan Soft Serve: Soft serve ice cream inspired by Fukui's traditional sweet "mizuyokan," offering a subtle sweetness. ⸻ ☕ Soy Milk Café "+Hitomame" Adjacent to the roadside station is "+Hitomame," a soy milk café created through a collaboration between Yamai Foods and O-edo+. This cozy café offers healthy soy milk-based drinks and sweets in a relaxing atmosphere. ⸻ 🚗 Access Information • Address: 1-17 Matsugasaki, Arado-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture • Hours: Shop 9:00–17:00, Restaurant 10:00–16:00 (hours may vary by season) • Closed: 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays • Access: About 3 minutes by car from Katsuyama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway, or about a 16-minute walk from Echizen Railway Hishima Station • Parking: 102 spaces available, including 11 for large vehicles, 88 for small vehicles, and 3 heartful spaces ⸻ "Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" is the perfect stopover spot before or after visiting the Dinosaur Museum. Enjoy local flavors and unique souvenirs while immersing yourself in the charm of Katsuyama, the dinosaur town.