Attractions

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…

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Fukui Sightseeing Bus Tour

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 …

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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine

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…

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Taicho no Mori (Echizen Town)

Taicho no Mori, a place to connect with nature, is a hot spring lodging facility surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons throughout the year and soothe your daily fatigue in Taicho no Mori's renowned …

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Taicho no Mori (Echizen Town)

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…

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Site of Fukui Castle

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…

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Fukui City Tourist Information Center

Katsuyama Dino Park

Katsuyama Dino Park is a walk-through amusement facility located in the Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park.A total of 87 life-size dinosaur robots that move and make noises welcome visitors to this 1.7-hectare, 600-meter-long walk-through adventure att…

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Katsuyama Dino Park

Echizen Ono Castle [Special Opening: From Friday, March 20…

\Special Opening Announcement/ To coincide with the "Shichiken Morning Market," which heralds the arrival of spring, Echizen Ono Castle will be open for a special viewing.○ Special Opening Dates and Times March 20 (Fri) – March …

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Echizen Ono Castle [Special Opening: From Friday, March 20…

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…

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Echizen Pottery Village

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…

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Awara Hot Springs Full Enjoyment Ticket

Hakusan Heisenji Shrine History Museum Mahoroba

This is the visitor center for Hakusan Heisenji Shrine. Featuring touchscreens, high-definition video displays, and artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations, it serves as a guidance facility that introduces visitors to the history of H…

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Hakusan Heisenji Shrine History Museum Mahoroba

Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins Restored Town

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…

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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…

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Saikoji Temple (Shibata Katsuie and Oichi's Tomb)

Katsuyama New Hotel

A 10-minute walk from our hotel brings you to the incredibly magnificent Echizen Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Echizen) and the Five-Story Pagoda, said to be the finest in Japan. Nearby lies the nationally designated historic site "Heisenji Hakusa…

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Tsurugi Shrine

Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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Tsurugi Shrine

Field Station (Outdoor Dinosaur Museum)

The Outdoor Dinosaur Museum (Field Station) opened in July 2014 in Kitadani, Katsuyama City, Japan's largest dinosaur fossil excavation site. The museum is divided into three zones: the Observation Plaza, the Exhibition Hall, and the Fossil Dig…

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Field Station (Outdoor Dinosaur Museum)

Katsuyama City Volunteer Tour Guide Club

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…

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Katsuyama City Volunteer Tour Guide Club

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 …

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Awara Onsen Grand Hotel

Eiheiji Town Tourist Volunteer Guide Association

Why not experience the spirit of Zen at Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto Zen school, which boasts a history of approximately 770 years?Other attractions, such as Matsuoka Jūnikurari, Kippoji Temple, and the Matsuoka Tumulus Cluster, alon…

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Eiheiji Town Tourist Volunteer Guide Association

Hakujukan, Hotel Close to Zen

Located near the entrance to the approach of Eiheiji Temple. This "Zen-friendly lodging," positioned between a traditional inn and a temple lodging, allows anyone to easily experience the world of Zen amidst comfortable facilities and ser…

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Hakujukan, Hotel Close to Zen
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