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Maruoka Castle
Maruoka Castle dates back to 1576, and is one of only twelve original castle towers remaining in Japan today. In early and mid April, the castle celebrates its Cherry Blossom Festival. Some 400 cherry blossom trees bloom in the surrounding park, an…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
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
Wakasa Wada Beach
2026 Beach Season: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, August 30 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
Echizen Soba Village
Echizen Soba Village is a soba noodle factory and restaurant. Visitors can join lessons to learn how to make soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. The facility includes a shop that sells buckwheat products and various other local specialties.&nbs…
- Tannan
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
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
Echizen Craftsmanship Tour: Exploring Traditional Echizen …
HighlightsImadate, a town with 1,500 years of Echizen washi history. Legend has it that Echizen washi began when a beautiful woman descended from the mountains and taught the villagers the art of washi paper making. This tour takes you thr…
- Tannan
Mizushima Island
Mizushima is a small uninhabited island located at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula.Known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand, it is often called the "Hawaii of the Hokuriku region."During the swimming season, it attracts many fam…
- Wakasa
Papyrus House
Visit and experience Echizen Washi Village, Japan's premier handmade washi paper production area. Learn at the Paper Culture Museum, which displays 1,500 years of paper-making history all under one roof. Tour the Udagata Craft Center to witness…
- Tannan
Toukiya
A temple town centered around the head temple Eiheiji, surrounded by ancient cedar trees and the soothing sounds of nature. A cozy, family-run inn offering enjoyment throughout the four seasons.
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Horossa Fossil Excavation Center
At the Horossa Fossil Excavation Center, you can experience excavating dinosaur teeth, ammonites, plants, and shell fossils.The facility lets you experience Earth's history spanning approximately 300 million years, from the Paleozoic Era about …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Nihonkai Sakanamachi Seafood Market
Nihonkai Sakanamachi Seafood Market is lined with shops offering a wide variety of souvenirs—including popular seafood—and restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood. It attracts many visitors from both within and outside the prefect…
- Wakasa
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
Kinoko-no-Mori Amusement Land
A theme park featuring mushrooms, the local specialty. The iconic Mushroom Tower offers a refreshing breeze and panoramic views of nature from its 30-meter-high observation deck, reached via a glass-walled elevator.The park features expansive lawn …
- Wakasa
Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum Ceramic Art Class
Echizen Pottery Village features facilities where you can experience Echizen ware, a historic pottery tradition that has been continuously produced since the late Heian period.
- Tannan
HOTEL cooju Fukui (Dinosaur Hotel)
Located along the Kuzuryu River, north of Fukui Ohashi Bridge.Facing National Route 8, it offers a convenient location for travel to various tourist destinations or business use.All rooms feature separate baths and toilets, and you can stretch out …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
- Tannan
- Wakasa
Cherry Blossoms along the Asuwa River
In Fukui City, the banks of the Asuwa River are a beloved springtime destination for cherry blossoms. Some 600 trees line a stretch of the river more than two kilometers long, and from late March to mid-April, they come into bloom. During the Fukui…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Aoba-yama Herbal Village: The Village of Healthy Longevity
Herbal Village, nestled at the foot of Aobayama—a treasure trove of medicinal herbs—is a place where you can enjoy delicious food featuring herbs, experience making herbal tea, and boost your health while savoring the fresh air and herbal aromas.
- Wakasa
