DISCOVER FUKUI

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

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

Sabae City is an industrial town with eyewear, lacquerware, and textiles as its three major local industries.Nishiyama Park, renowned as the premier azalea spot along the Sea of Japan coast, delights visitors with its seasonal beauty throughout the…

• Tannan

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

The former grounds of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, Shichiri Wall, and the historic streetscape of the former Katsuyama Castle town within Katsuyama City are designated as a Japan Heritage site. The Katsuyama Volunteer Tour Guide Club will guide yo…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Volunteer Tour Guides Tsuruga was established in September 2011 through the integration of four volunteer tour guide groups active in Tsuruga.From ancient times to the present, Tsuruga has been connected to the world through its port for trade, to …

• Wakasa

The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum has opened, offering visitors the chance to learn about the full picture and historical value of the once-prosperous Asakura clan's Sengoku-period (the 'Warring States" period of Japanese histo…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The ruins of the castle town where the Asakura clan ruled Echizen for 100 years during the Warring States period, in the 15th and 16th centuries, and where the Asakura clan flourished for five generations, have been excavated and recreated in almos…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This botanical garden is the largest on the Sea of Japan coast, spanning 25 hectares. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it also features a plant museum. To make it easy for visitors to navigate, the garden includes 35 distinct plant sections…

• Tannan

The Fukui City History Museum offers visitors a look at the history of Fukui. Exhibits on display include items found buried in ancient tombs, and animations that show the World War II air raids of Fukui. Hands-on workshops are available.The perman…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Why not experience the spirit of Zen at Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect boasting a history of approximately 770 years?Other attractions include the Matsuoka Twelve Bends, Yoshimine Temple, the Matsuoka Tumuli, and numerous hist…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This eco-friendly cruise explores the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata (Mikatagoko), a representative scenic spot of Wakasa in Fukui Prefecture, aboard Japan's first battery-powered sightseeing boat propelled by renewable energy.Electricity generate…

• Wakasa

Welcome to the Warring States-era mountain castle hidden in the forest. The Sengoku (Warring States) Period was a time of near-constant civil war and political upheaval, generally spanning from roughly 1467 to 1615.The ruins of Jinguji Castle are t…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located in the tranquil surroundings at the foot of Asuwa Mountain Park, a renowned spot for cherry blossoms and hydrangeas in Fukui, our inn's motto is "a place where you can relax comfortably and at ease." We offer free parking (18 spaces) that a…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Wakasa Town is full of places to see, eat, and experience, including the natural beauty of the Five Lakes of Mikata, a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland, Jomon culture sites like the Toriihama Shell Mound, and local delicacies like Fukui plums a…

• Wakasa

Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of the provincial government of Echizen Province during the Nara period (710-794 CE) and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The cityscape exudes charm, featuring traditiona…

• Tannan

The Kitamaebune ships, designated as a Japan Heritage site. Ukon Gonzaemon, one of the five major shipowners of the Hokuriku region. We'll guide you through the history of the Kitamaebune ships, starting with his residence, the Ukon House, and incl…

• Tannan

We offer guided tours tailored to your preferences, covering Fukui City's many attractions including the Kitanosho Castle Ruins Park, Fukui Castle Ruins (featured in the "100 Famous Castles" series), Mt. Asuwa, the nationally designat…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Volunteer Guides Sharing the Charm of MikuniWe serve as volunteer guides, sharing the charm of Mikuni Town with visitors—a port town that has long thrived on water transportation.Our goal is to contribute to community development and regional…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Since ancient times, this region has been known as a "food-producing province," supplying the imperial court with salt and seafood. It boasts an abundance of delicious fish and shellfish, such as Wakasa flounder and Wakasa pufferfish…

• Wakasa