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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
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
Yokokan Garden
A 10-minute walk from Fukui Station and about 5 minutes from the ruins of Fukui Castle, Yokokan Garden is known for its harmony between the garden and the buildings in it. The villa inside is set on a large koi carp pond, with a number of stone &ld…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Oshima Island
The island of Oshima is just off the coast of northern Fukui, near the Tojinbo Cliffs. With an elevation of 27 meters and a circumference of 2 kilometers, it is the largest islet on the Echizen Coast. For many centuries, this small, densely foreste…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Dinosaur Bus
Keifuku Bus operates a direct "Dinosaur Bus" service from Fukui Station to the Dinosaur Museum.The striking trick art design on the Dinosaur Bus is sure to make for great photos.Operating DaysPlease check the Keifuku Bus website.
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Awara Onsen
Awara Onsen is one of Fukui Prefecture’s most famous hot spring towns.Since its discovery in 1883, Awara Onsen has welcomed countless visitors and is known as the “inner sanctum of the Kansai region” for its refined atmosphere. Th…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Awara Onsen Ashiyu (Free Public Footbath)
Located within Awara Onsen Yunomachi Plaza in the heart of the hot spring town, this footbath—constructed entirely of hinoki cypress and featuring abundant use of Fukui Prefecture’s Shakudani stone—is the finest of its kind in the…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
CURU-F Fukui Station
Hokuriku Shinkansen: Opening at Fukui Station to support the region's high-quality lifestyle by promoting Fukui's unique charms like "gourmet cuisine" and "tradition" alongside the extension between Fukui and Tsuruga! A total of 44 shops are schedu…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Site of Fukui Castle
The ruins of Fukui Castle are located a few hundred meters from Fukui Station, now surrounding the Fukui Prefectural Office building. Fuku-no-I, an old well said to be the origin of the name “Fukui,” can be found in the northwest corner…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Saikoji Temple (Shibata Katsuie and Oichi's Tomb)
Saikoji Temple is the family temple of Shibata Katsuie and Oichi. After the fall of the Asakura clan, it is said that Katsuie relocated the temple from to its current location when he built his castle in Kitanosho. Within the temple grounds lies th…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui City Tourist Information Center
In addition to providing tourist information focused on downtown Fukui City, we offer services such as temporary luggage storage (for a fee, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM) and the sale of Fukui Railway tickets (afternoons only).We also offer rentals of rai…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Awara
Nestled in Awara Onsen hot springs, renowned as the "inner sanctum of Kansai," this hot spring inn invites you to bathe amidst nature's breath in garden open-air baths that capture the essence of each season. Both men's and women&…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui Tourist Information Center
This tourist information center opened in March 2024 to coincide with the launch of the Hokuriku Shinkansen service to Fukui and Tsuruga.Three to four concierges, including English-speaking staff, are always available to assist with tourist inquiri…
- 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
Daianzenji Temple
Daianzenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple known for architecture, gardens, and Zen experiences. The temple offers zazen seated meditation sessions, as well as shakyo (tracing sutras), shabutsu (tracing Buddhist imagery), and kirie (cutting …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kitanosho Castle Site & Shibata Shrine
The ruins of Kitanosho Castle can be found at Shibata Park. Construction of the castle was started in 1575, by the warlord Shibata Katsuie (c. 1523–1583), but it was destroyed in 1583 with Shibata’s defeat. The park also includes a shri…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Mikuni Sunset Beach
This beach, located in the northwestern part of Mikuni Port, is popular with families with children because the water is shallow. During the season, it also becomes a marine resort destination for those who enjoy yachting, surfing, and windsurfing.…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
