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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
SkiJam Katsuyama
Ski Jam Katsuyama is one of Western Japan's largest ski resorts, located on Hōonji Mountain in Katsuyama City. Opened in 1993, it features 13 varied courses for beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers, along with a well-equipped rest hous…
- 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
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
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
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
Nishiyama Zoo
Located halfway up Nishiyama Park, this is "Japan's smallest zoo." It houses popular animals like the red panda, as well as red-crowned cranes and squirrel monkeys. The adjoining "Red Panda House" allows visitors to see red …
- Tannan
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
Dinosaur Bus
Keifuku Bus operates a dinosaur bus that goes directly from Fukui Station to the Dinosaur Museum.The powerful trick art design on the dinosaur bus is sure to be a photo-worthy sight.On board the bus, an attendant dressed as the expedition captain w…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
SABAE EYEWEAR HOUSE
The Sabae area in Fukui Prefecture is one of the world's three major eyeglass production regions, boasting a share of approximately 95% of Japanese-made eyeglass frames.On April 23, 2022, Sabae Megane House openedin Sabae City. Itoffersthe "MADE IN…
- Tannan
Fukui City Tourist Information Center
In addition to providing tourist information focused on Fukui City's downtown area, we offer services such as temporary luggage storage (fee required, 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM) and Fukui Railway ticket sales (afternoon only). We also rent rain gear, …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama (Dinosaur Hotel)
This highland resort hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.The experiential "Dinosaur Lab Room" guest rooms, launched in 2021, consist of 8 rooms in total.Featuring wallpaper depicting geological stra…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
Eiheiji Temple Retreat Training / Zazen Experience · Sutra…
Temple Retreat Experience: A one-day monk's training experience. Stay overnight at the temple and participate in zazen meditation and morning services. ※Currently suspended※ Sutra Copying Experience: Sit with proper posture, calm your mind, and cop…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
Wakasa Obama Fish Center
The Wakasa Obama Fish Center is a compact seafood market. It is a popular destination for home cooks and restaurant owners in the community, particularly early in the morning. The sellers here sell fresh, locally caught seafood, as well as local pr…
- Wakasa
Nishiyama Park
Nishiyama Park is a large public park known for its seasonal beauty, traditional garden, and zoo. In addition to 1,000 cherry blossom trees that bloom in late March and April, Nishiyama Park draws visitors for its 50,000 azalea bushes, which bloom …
- 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
