Attractions

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…

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Megane Museum

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
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

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 &…

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Takefu Knife Village

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
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Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama (Dinosaur Hotel)

Hotel Harvest Skijam Katsuyama

A hotel renowned for its magnificent views overlooking the Hakusan mountain range. Located at the base of Skijam Katsuyama's slopes, it offers a pristine snow world in winter and seasonal outdoor activities like mountain biking, Segway tours, a…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Hotel Harvest Skijam Katsuyama

Awara Onsen Grand Hotel

Located in the heart of the hot spring town, our inn offers seven baths and private baths for you to enjoy a relaxing bath tour within the facility. Unwind in our tranquil rooms, savoring seasonal Echizen cuisine and the serene atmosphere. You may …

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Awara Onsen Grand Hotel

Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum

Opened in 1971 to promote Echizen ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. The museum features historical exhibits, displays and sales of contemporary Echizen ware, and live demonstrations by kiln masters. Visitors can also create their own original…

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Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum

Kaze no Rakuen Seifuso

A world of lush beauty, where vibrant flowers, fresh greenery, and refreshing breezes envelop you. Immerse yourself in the open-air baths of Seifuso Garden, savoring the seasons and gazing skyward. Forget the passage of time as you indulge in the u…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Kaze no Rakuen Seifuso

Kaze no Rakuen Seifuso (Dinosaur Hotel)

Awara Onsen, a hot spring resort that has been in operation for 140 years. Among them, this long-established ryokan has been in business for over 70 years."Kaze no Onsen-kyo Juraku," which is fed by four private hot springs on the premise…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Kaze no Rakuen Seifuso (Dinosaur Hotel)

Echizen Lacquerware Hall

Echizen Lacquerware Hall provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about and experience Echizen Lacquerware. Visitors can see traditional lacquerware artisans at work here. Hands-on workshops are available, to decorate lacquered wood or apply…

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Echizen Lacquerware Hall

Echizen Knife Kaikan

Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…

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Echizen Knife Kaikan

Grandia Housen (Dinosaur Hotel)

The Japanese garden with its beautiful seasonal scenery, the large bath with a view overlooking the Sakai Plain, the onsen egg making experience and footbaths will make you really feel like you are on a trip to Japan. We welcome you with a variety …

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Grandia Housen (Dinosaur Hotel)

ESHIKOTO

Located in the middle reaches of the Kuzuryu River, the largest river in Fukui Prefecture, Eiheiji Town is blessed with clear water and was once home to 17 sake breweries. One of the breweries that has continued this history is the Kokuryu Sake Bre…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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ESHIKOTO

Haiya

Preserving the charm of its Meiji 17 (1884) founding, pass through the entrance recreated by master temple carpenters to find a Japanese garden beyond the lobby. The lattice ceiling crafted from 100-year-old pine boards and the round pillars of Kis…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Haiya

Michi no Eki Roadside Station Mikatagoko

Facing the scenic Five Lakes of Mikata, the terrace offers calming views of the changing seasons and wild birds in flight. As the largest plum-producing area on the Sea of Japan coast, the shop stocks a wide variety of plum products, filling the st…

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Michi no Eki Roadside Station Mikatagoko

Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf

Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf is located along Wakasa Bay in Obama, and offers fresh seafood, local goods, and pleasure boat rides out along the beautiful Sotomo coastline.The restaurant Kaikoen is open during lunch hours, and visitors can choose …

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Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf

Mimatsu

The serene garden of Mimatsu, a meticulously tended corridor garden. Located at the heart of the inn, this 660-square-meter Japanese garden features the Hokuriku region's first mist-enhanced illumination, adding color to your journey.Overlookin…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Mimatsu

Hakuwaso

Awara Onsen 'Hakuwaso' Our head chef procures fresh seafood and mountain produce daily at the central market, carefully selecting ingredients to offer you a satisfying stay at reasonable prices. We also serve delicious Koshihikari rice…

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Hakuwaso

Matsuya Sensen

Our cuisine features carefully selected ingredients from both the sea and mountains, served hot while still warm and at peak freshness.With a dedicated open kitchen for groups, our guests can enjoy freshly fried and grilled dishes.The "Tokiwas…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Matsuya Sensen

Seiryū-kaku

Experience Hokuriku's largest rock bath, inspired by Echizen Coast's "Bird-Calling Gate." Enjoy Fukui's renowned seafood delicacies like Echizen crab and sweet shrimp right in your room! Rooms with open-air baths, where you can enjoy table tennis a…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Seiryū-kaku
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