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Happy Bus
“Happy Bus” is a convenient bus tour that lets you hop around Fukui Prefecture’s major attractions with ease. A professional bus guide accompanies the tour, introducing Fukui’s charms and the features of …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
Hakusan Heisenji Shrine was originally established in 717, and is best known for its mossy grounds and gardens. Today, Hakusan Heisenji Shrine is beloved as a quiet refuge from the modern world. Along the path to the shrine, moss covers parts of th…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Echizen Great Buddha
Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha, one of the largest seated Buddha statues in Japan. This 17-meter-tall statue was based on the seated Buddha statue in the Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang, China, where Buddhism was first introduced. …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Tojinbo Cliffs
The Tojinbo Cliffs are a kilometer-long stretch of the coastline of northern Fukui. These tall cliffs are made up of countless natural columns of stone created 12 to 13 million years ago by volcanic activity—a rare phenomenon found in only tw…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Awara Onsen
Awara Onsen is Fukui’s largest hot spring resort town, with many hot spring inns of all sizes. Awara Onsen has been welcoming many guests since its opening in 1881, and is so elegant that it is called "the inner parlor of Kansai&quo…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Megane Museum
Sabae produces over 90% of all eyeglass frames made in Japan. The Megane Museum (“Glasses Museum”), located here, teaches visitors about the history of glasses, and the more than 200 steps involved in making a pair. Visitors can make re…
- Tannan
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
Katsuyama Dino Park
Katsuyama Dino Park is a walk-through amusement facility located in the Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park.A total of 87 life-size dinosaur robots that move and make noises welcome visitors to this 1.7-hectare, 600-meter-long walk-through adventure att…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Maruoka Castle
Maruoka Castle dates back to 1576, and is one of only twelve original castle towers remaining in Japan today. In early and mid April, the castle celebrates its Cherry Blossom Festival. Some 400 cherry blossom trees bloom in the surrounding park, an…
- 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 layout of the town, including t…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Mizushima Island
The island of Mizushima is a small, uninhabited island just 100 meters off the end of the Tsuruga Peninsula. This lively summer destination is nicknamed “the Hawaii of the Hokuriku Region” for its white sandy beaches and clear blue wate…
- Wakasa
Takefu Knife Village
Takefu Knife Village serves as a central base for the Echizen Blade industry. Visitors can learn about how knives are made, watch artisans at work, and shop from a wide selection of Echizen Blades. Hands-on workshops are also popular. In the &…
- Tannan
Shibamasa World Amusement Park
Shibamasa World, on the northern coast of Fukui, is one of western Japan’s largest water parks with over 560,000 square meters overlooking the Sea of Japan. Visitors can enjoy roughly 50 water slides, including giant raft slides, and various …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
To Sabae, the Holy Land of Eyewear. Crafting adult eyewear…
Highlights Yuto Takeuchi is an eyewear craftsman at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyewear factory specializing in plastic-rimmed frames. He designs a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from stylish everyday pieces to artistic creations. He has al…
- Tannan
Tsuruga Aka Renga (Diorama and Restaurants)
The Tsuruga Aka Renga red brick warehouse is a facility consisting of two historic brick buildings. One of the buildings serves as a museum showing the history of Tsuruga, with a 27-meter-long diorama that depicts the city as it was in the 1940s. T…
- Wakasa
Wakasa Wada Beach
Wakasa-wada Beach, near the southwestern tip of Fukui, is a popular summer destination for its soft white sand and shallow, clear blue water. The beach offers peace of mind, as well, with lifeguards on duty during swimming season. This was the firs…
- Wakasa
Discover the Depths of Washi Paper: Hands-On Experience wi…
Highlights Yanase Ryōzō Paper Workshop specializes in producing traditional Japanese paper, primarily creating wrapping paper and packaging paper used by Japanese confectionery shops. They craft paper using the delicate technique of mold-made paper…
- Tannan
