Attractions

Kamejima (Bentenjima)

This island is famed for the legend that after the principal image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon from Itosaki Town—known for its nationally and prefecturally designated intangible folk cultural property "Buddhist Dance"—arrived riding a turtle, that…

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Kamejima (Bentenjima)

Fukui Health Forest Health Sports Center

This space lets you move your body comfortably and enjoy the pleasure of working up a sweat—whether through indoor exercise and training or games and relaxation under the sun. Designed as an age-inclusive facility, everyone can enjoy using it.

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Fukui Health Forest Health Sports Center

Ryokan Ryusen

A cozy, homey inn perfect for those seeking affordable enjoyment. Located just a 2-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi Station, it's convenient for both sightseeing and business. Prices are reasonable, and we warmly welcome guests staying without meal…

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Ryokan Ryusen

Fukui City Art Museum (Art Lab Fukui)

The Fukui City Art Museum houses and exhibits works by Hiroatsu Takada, a sculptor with ties to our city who spent the turbulent period around World War II in France. Centered on Takada, who cultivated friendships with a wide range of cultural figu…

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Fukui City Art Museum (Art Lab Fukui)

Nakajima Guesthouse

This authentic fisherman's lodge offers fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and Echizen crab year-round. The sea-scented Mikuni Onsen soothes both body and soul. We provide bicycle stands, tools, air pumps, and more for cyclists to stay with peace …

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Nakajima Guesthouse

Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

The Fukui Prefectural Library opened on February 1, 2015. It introduces literary works by authors connected to Fukui or depicting Fukui, alongside their original manuscripts and personal belongings, utilizing video and audio materials. It also supp…

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Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

Tsukimi Inn

Our inn offers affordable rates for business travelers, tourists, individuals, and groups alike, ensuring a comfortable stay.Valid for approximately 3 years from the donation date. Enjoy Fukui at a great value through the hometown tax donation prog…

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Tsukimi Inn

Zui Gen Temple

A Zen temple belonging to the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai school. It is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō during the Tenpyō-hōji era in what is now Yoshié, Sabae City. After falling into ruin, it was restored during the Edo pe…

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Zui Gen Temple

Fukui Prefecture Municipal Hall

Public spaces such as the multipurpose hall, training rooms, and community corner are located on the first and second floors. These spaces can be easily used for meetings and training sessions by government agencies, various organizations, companie…

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Fukui Prefecture Municipal Hall

Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui)

The Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui) is a multifunctional facility combining the functions of a Women's Comprehensive Center and a Lifelong Learning Center. It was established to provide a place for prefectural residents to …

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Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui)

The Grand Yours Fukui

Combining the largest banquet hall in the prefecture, "Tenzan Room," with various smaller banquet halls and Hotel Fujita Fukui's 354 guest rooms, our hotel staff will support your diverse needs, including conferences, training sessions, seminars, e…

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The Grand Yours Fukui

Chihiro

Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your room, bath, and dining area. All rooms renovated in 2019 now feature private toilets and washbasins! Savour crab dishes, of course, along with fish caught that day by the fisherman owner aboard his beloved boat, th…

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Chihiro

Mikuni Onsen Araya Inn

A winter inn specializing in Echizen crab cuisine at Mikuni Onsen. Located just a 5-minute drive from Tojinbo, this seaside hot spring inn welcomes married couples and couples. Enjoy the location, cleanliness, and tranquil atmosphere, along with pr…

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Mikuni Onsen Araya Inn

Kokuro-maru Castle Ruins

The military chronicle "Taiheiki" records that Shiba Takatsune, a military commander of the Nanboku-chō period, built seven castles, and Koguro-maru Castle is counted among them (though theories vary).According to Volume 20 of the Taiheiki, Takatsu…

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Kokuro-maru Castle Ruins

Inari Shrine (Nishinakano-cho, Fukui City)

The founding of Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, dates back to Meiji 32 (1899), when it was pioneered by Mr. Jinnosuke Yamauchi, originally from the former Fukui Prefecture village of Utsurimura, along with eight others. The sacred object that once res…

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Inari Shrine (Nishinakano-cho, Fukui City)

Kōkei Memorial Monument

This is a monument honoring Echizen Yasutsugu, located in the residential area of Hoei, Fukui City. During the Edo period, Echizen was renowned as one of Japan's foremost sword-producing regions. Among its most prominent sword smiths were the "Shim…

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Kōkei Memorial Monument

The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Iwasa Matabei was an artist active in the early Edo period, often regarded as the originator of ukiyo-e. He was highly valued by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, and left behind works considered foundational to ukiyo-e. Mata…

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The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

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Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Next to Nishifujishima Elementary School lies the site said to be where Gion and his sister Gion-nyo once lived. Giō and Gime were shirabyōshi (female entertainers who sang and danced in male attire), appearing in The Tale of the Heike. They enjoye…

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Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Rokuseyama Tumulus Group

Located on the right bank of the Kuzuryu River, this ancient burial mound complex consists of keyhole-shaped and square burial mounds situated atop Mount Rokuse in Kamikumeda. Based on its scale and contents, it is presumed to be the tomb of a chie…

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Rokuseyama Tumulus Group
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