Tojinbo Cliffs
In the climax of a suspense drama, a criminal cornered by a detective on a cliff-top coastline confesses to the crime...
I’m sure many of you are familiar with that kind of scene!
"Tojinbo" in Sakai City is a location that Fukui is proud of—and it’s the perfect setting for just such a memorable scene!
"Tojinbo" features a massive columnar jointing formation stretching for about 1 km. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you can’t help but feel your legs go weak.
Columnar jointing on this scale is rare even worldwide, and it is counted among the “Three Great Scenic Views of the World”!
Its rarity is recognized nationwide; it has been designated a "National Natural Monument" and selected as one of the "100 Best Geological Sites in Japan."
It is also known as a famous spot for sunset views and has been selected as one of “Japan’s Top 100 Sunsets.”
In recent years, it has also gained attention as a spot where you can witness the “green flash”—a phenomenon where the sun glows green for just a few seconds as it sinks below the horizon—several times a year.
Various businesses at Tojinbo offer a wide variety of services, ensuring visitors never get bored.
The view of the sea from the edge of the Tojinbo cliffs is impressive, but seeing Tojinbo from the sea or the air is equally spectacular and well worth the experience!
Click here to view a map and shop information for the Tojinbo Shopping Street (Tojinbo Shopping Street Map)
Click here to view Tojinbo from the sea (Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise Official Website)
Click here to view Tojinbo from the air (Virtual Sky Official Website)
Click here if you’d like to explore Tojinbo with a guide (Dramatic Earth Tour Reservation Site)
The Fukui Prefecture Tourism Federation has also created a feature article, so please be sure to check it out!
If you want to get the most out of your visit to Tojinbo, check out this article!!
Article: Steep Cliffs! A Guide to Enjoying "Tojinbo," a Famous Tourist Spot in Fukui
Tojinbo is famous for its sunsets! It has also been selected as one of the top 5 sunset spots by Fukutabi writers!
- Area
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Category
- Natural Scenery Food ＆ Sake Coast
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- [Tojinbo Tower]
TEL: 0776-81-3700
[Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise]
TEL: 0776-81-3808 - Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県坂井市三国町東尋坊
- Opening Hours
- [Tojinbo Shopping Street]
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Until around 4:00 PM during the winter. Hours vary by store.)
【Tojinbo Tower】
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM during winter)
【Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat】
Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM during winter)
You are free to explore Tojinbo at any time, 24 hours a day. - Closed
- None
- Prices
- Free admission
(A separate fee applies for parking.)
[Tojinbo Tower]
Observation Deck Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older) 500 yen, Children 300 yen
[Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise]
Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,800 yen, Children 900 yen - Getting There
- About 15 minutes by Keifuku Bus bound for Tojinbo from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station; get off at the last stop / About 45 minutes by Keifuku Bus bound for Tojinbo from JR Awaraonsen Station / About 15 minutes by car from the Kanazu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
- Car Park
- Yes
- Website
Click here for a map and store information for the Tojinbo Shopping District!
- Notes
- Volunteer Guide Kitamae Mikuni
0776-82-0947
