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Happy Bus
“Happy Bus” is a convenient bus tour that lets you hop around Fukui Prefecture’s major attractions with ease. A professional bus guide accompanies the tour, introducing Fukui’s charms and the features of …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Eiheiji Temple
The temple of Eiheiji was established in 1244 as a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, by Zen Master Dogen (1200–1253). The temple is located in a deep mountain valley with more than 70 halls and towers. Today, Eiheiji is one of the he…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
Echizen Great Buddha
Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha, one of the largest seated Buddha statues in Japan. This 17-meter-tall statue was based on the seated Buddha statue in the Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang, China, where Buddhism was first introduced. …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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 &…
- Tannan
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
Tojinbo Cliffs
The Tojinbo Cliffs are a kilometer-long stretch of the coastline of northern Fukui. These tall cliffs are made up of countless natural columns of stone created 12 to 13 million years ago by volcanic activity—a rare phenomenon found in only tw…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
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…
- Tannan
Dinosaur Bus
Keifuku Bus operates a dinosaur bus that goes directly from Fukui Station to the Dinosaur Museum.The powerful trick art design on the dinosaur bus is sure to be a photo-worthy sight.On board the bus, an attendant dressed as the expedition captain w…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Awara Onsen
Awara Onsen is Fukui’s largest hot spring resort town, with many hot spring inns of all sizes. Awara Onsen has been welcoming many guests since its opening in 1881, and is so elegant that it is called "the inner parlor of Kansai&quo…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Petit Hotel L'hiver Katsuyama (Dinosaur Hotel)
A small hotel located at Skijam Katsuyama in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture.10 minutes to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum by car.20 minutes drive from Fukui-Kita JCT on Hokuriku Expressway to Katsuyama IC on Chubu Jukan Expressway.Hotel par…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
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
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
Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen-Takefu
Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen-Takefu is a facility adjacent to the new Hokuriku Shinkansen station, Echizen-Takefu Station. Many people associate Fukui with delicious seafood, and this roadside station, managed by a local fishmonger, has at…
- Tannan
Nishiyama Park
Nishiyama Park is a large public park known for its seasonal beauty, traditional garden, and zoo. In addition to 1,000 cherry blossom trees that bloom in late March and April, Nishiyama Park draws visitors for its 50,000 azalea bushes, which bloom …
- Tannan
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…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Skijam Katsuyama (Winter Season)
Skijam Katsuyama is one of the largest ski resorts in western Japan, with slopes offering runs up to 5,800 meters long. The resort features a total of 16 different courses, suited to everyone from beginners to experts. With a base elevation of 610 …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
SABAE EYEWEAR HOUSE
The Sabae area in Fukui Prefecture is one of the world's three major eyeglass production regions, boasting a share of approximately 95% of Japanese-made eyeglass frames.On April 23, 2022, Sabae Megane House openedin Sabae City. Itoffersthe "MADE IN…
- Tannan
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
