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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
Nishiyama Park
Nishiyama Park, where approximately 50,000 azalea bushes bloom in profusion, is the premier azalea destination on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the park hosts a grand “Azalea Festival.” The park features a spacious la…
- Tannan
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
The grounds are covered entirely in beautiful green moss, earning it the nicknames "Moss Shrine" and "Moss Temple"; however, following the Meiji government’s 1868 Edict on the Separation of Shinto and Buddhism, its status …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
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
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
Kumagawa-juku Historic Post Town
The post town of Kumagawa-juku was established in 1589, as a place for travelers to rest between Kyoto and the Wakasa region of southern Fukui. Visitors today can explore its traditional townscape, lined with buildings that date back to the Edo per…
- Wakasa
Mikatagoko (The Five Lakes of Mikata)
The Five Lakes of Mikata—Mikata, Suigetsu, Sugako, Kugushiko, and Hiruga—are all clustered together into a small area of southern Fukui, but all distinct from one another. Each one has a different depth and a different level of salt in …
- Wakasa
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
Gotanjoji Temple
Located in the quiet mountains of Shoden-cho, Echizen City, Gotanjoji Temple ーof the Soto Zen Buddhist sectー is a temple specializing in ascetic practices where monks devote themselves to daily training.Commonly called "Neko-dera,&…
- Tannan
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
Wakasa Wada Beach
2025 Beach Season: Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, August 24 This popular beach was the first in Asia to receive the international environmental certification "BLUE FLAG." It is characterized by exceptional water clarity, shallow w…
- Wakasa
Murasaki Shikibu Park
Echizen City is the place where Murasaki Shikibu, the author of *The Tale of Genji*, lived away from the capital for the only time in her life.It is said that she visited here with her father, Fujiwara no Tameoki, who had been appointed governor of…
- Tannan
Megane Museum
Fukui Prefecture is a major center for eyewear production, accounting for over 90% of Japan’s domestic frame production. This showcase store features eyewear unique to the region. It also displays and sells purely domestic frames, as well as …
- Tannan
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
Awara Hot Springs Full Enjoyment Ticket
Enjoy a tour of the indoor baths at 10 inns in Awara Onsen, plus a little gourmet experience featuring Japanese sweets and local sake—all for just ¥1,500! Explore inns beyond your own lodging! You might even find your next place to stay!?Participat…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Ayukawa Beach
One of the Sea of Japan's most pristine beaches, renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Nearby, numerous guesthouses and inns dot the area, and in summer, beachside cafes and colorful umbrellas appear. Enjoy marine sports, camping, fishing, and sce…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui City History Museum
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
Wakashihiko Shrine (Wakasa Ichinomiya)
Wakashahiko Shrine is divided into two shrines: Wakashahiko Shrine (Upper Shrine) and Wakashahime Shrine (Lower Shrine). This shrine is the Upper Shrine, established in the first year of the Reikyu era (715 AD) during the Nara period. It enshrines …
- Wakasa
AFLARE
AFLARE opened in March 2023. The first floor features AFLARE Hall, a spacious indoor venue capable of hosting stage events. Equipped with tables and sofas, it also serves as a comfortable waiting area. A large video display is installed for showcas…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
