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Fukui Sightseeing Bus Tour "Hapi (Happy) Bus"
"Hapi Bus" is a bus tour that lets you easily visit Fukui Prefecture’s major tourist attractions! Even for destinations that are hard to reach by train, "Hapi Bus" allows you to travel efficiently and comfortably. A t…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Kumagawa-juku Historic Post Town
The post town of Kumagawa-juku was established in 1589, as a place for travelers to rest between Kyoto and the Wakasa region of southern Fukui. Visitors today can explore its traditional townscape, lined with buildings that date back to the Edo per…
- Wakasa
Fukui Station Dinosaur Plaza
At "Dinosaur Square" on the west side of JR Fukui Station, visitors are greeted by a 7.3-meter-wide by 4.6-meter-tall dinosaur optical illusion that appears to leap out from the wall, a massive 45-meter-wide by 10-meter-tall dinosaur illu…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins (Ichijodani Asakura Family S…
The Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, located in Ichijodani about 10 km southeast of Fukui City, were once a castle town during the Warring States period (1467–1568). Starting in 1967, excavations rediscovered the l…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Echizen Coast
The majestic beauty of the coastline with its towering cliffs and unusual rock formationsDesignated as a national park, the Echizen Coast stretches from Tojinbo Cliffs in the north to Suizu in Tsuruga in the south. Centered around Cape Echizen at i…
- Tannan
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
The grounds are covered entirely in beautiful green moss, earning it the nicknames "Moss Shrine" and "Moss Temple"; however, following the Meiji government’s 1868 Edict on the Separation of Shinto and Buddhism, its status …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Mizushima Island
Mizushima is a small uninhabited island located at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula.Known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand, it is often called the "Hawaii of the Hokuriku region."During the swimming season, it attracts many fam…
- Wakasa
Eiheiji Temple
The temple of Eiheiji was established in 1244 as a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, by Zen Master Dogen (1200–1253). The temple is located in a deep mountain valley with more than 70 halls and towers. Today, Eiheiji is one of the he…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Transformation Plan into a Glamorous Maiko or Geisha
Transform into the geisha or maiko of your dreams with authentic kimono and makeup, dressed by the renowned geisha of Awara Onsen!Location: 3-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi StationPerfect for parents and children, families, anniversaries, or as a…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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 pr…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Rainbow Line Summit Park
This 11.24-kilometer road stretches from Mihama to Wakasa Town. At the summit park, accessible via lift or cable car from the first parking lot, you’ll find a 360-degree panoramic view of the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata and Wakasa Bay! The vi…
- Wakasa
Myotsuji Temple
Myotsuji Temple is located in the mountains of Obama, surrounded by peaceful forests. The temple’s Hondo main hall and three-tiered pagoda are designated National Treasures. Visitors can step inside the Hondo and see the main shrine, as well …
- Wakasa
Goshikiyama Park
Spanning approximately 300,000 square meters, the expansive grounds feature over 7,000 cherry trees, 500 peonies, azaleas, and other vibrant seasonal blooms.
- Wakasa
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Images courtesy of <Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum>.This museum specializes in geology and paleontology with a focus on dinosaurs. It is known as one of the three leading dinosaur museums in the world because of its scale and contents.The …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Wakasa Wada Beach
2025 Beach Season: Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, August 24 This popular beach was the first in Asia to receive the international environmental certification "BLUE FLAG." It is characterized by exceptional water clarity, shallow w…
- Wakasa
Echizen Great Buddha
The model for the principal Buddha statue at Daishizan Seidai-ji Temple in Katsuyama City is a seated statue located in the Longmen Grottoes on the outskirts of Luoyang, Henan Province, China—the birthplace of Buddhism—which stands 17 m…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Echizen Pottery Village
Echizen Pottery Village is a collection of facilities where visitors can learn about, and experience, Echizen Pottery. Visit the Fukui Prefectural Museum of Ceramics, explore a park full of modern sculptures, or shape your own Echizen Pottery out o…
- Tannan
Takefu Knife Village
Takefu Knife Village features a "shared workshop" operated by 14 knife-making companies, where visitors can watch artisans crafting their respective products. The sight of sparks flying during the forging process allows you to experience …
- Tannan
Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum
At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …
- Wakasa
Mikatagoko (The Five Lakes of Mikata)
The Five Lakes of Mikata—Mikata, Suigetsu, Sugako, Kugushiko, and Hiruga—are all clustered together into a small area of southern Fukui, but all distinct from one another. Each one has a different depth and a different level of salt in …
- Wakasa
