DISCOVER FUKUI

The area features a drive-in road, hiking trails, and observation decks. Visitors can enjoy nature through activities like birdwatching and forest bathing amidst rich greenery, including pure beech forests. Mount Kariyasuyama, towering near the bor…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

For over half a century, we've cultivated pearls in the waters of Wakasa, Japan's northernmost region. The temperature difference in the seawater, born from the winter cold, creates pearls with a fine, deep luster—a beauty unique to Wakasa Pearls. …

• Wakasa

Our skilled artisans will carefully teach you the authentic method of making soba noodles. Why not try making and savoring Fukui's specialty, "Oroshi Soba," with your own hands? Even if the finished product looks a little rough around…

• Tannan

Echizen Lacquerware boasts a 1,500-year history and holds an 80% share of the market for professional tableware used in hotels and restaurants. At the Urushi no Sato Kaikan, you can enjoy everything from viewing exhibits and shopping to watching de…

• Tannan

HighlightsYanase Ryōzō Paper Workshop specializes in producing traditional Japanese paper, primarily creating wrapping paper and packaging paper used by Japanese confectionery shops. They craft paper using the delicate technique of mold-made paper …

• Tannan

Yumeole Katsuyama is a museum dedicated to Katsuyama’s history of making silk fabric. Visitors can see the large old machines that were once used to weave silk, or try hands-on experiences such as weaving a coaster using a hand loom, or makin…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

HighlightsThe Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is the production center for Echizen lacquerware, a tradition spanning over 1,500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware, produced here, accounts for over 80% of Japan's commerc…

• Tannan

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!?…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

"Echizen Daffodils" is the collective term for the Japanese daffodils that bloom along the Echizen coast. Along with the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, it is counted among Japan’s three majo…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui
• Tannan

Temple Retreat Experience: A one-day monk's training experience. Stay overnight at the temple and participate in zazen meditation and morning services. ※Currently suspended※ Sutra Copying Experience: Sit with proper posture, calm your mind, and cop…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Three units (each with a toilet) are installed in the calm waters of Tsuruga Bay, close to the sandy beach, and stable. Large sunshade tents (with tables), rest areas, and other facilities are also available, making it easy to enjoy meals. making i…

• Wakasa

Kono's ocean is brimming with a unique charm unlike any other sea. It possesses an atmosphere where you can encounter unseen landscapes—the pristine beauty of the water, the variety of fish, and the breathtaking scenery. Alongside spacious faciliti…

• Tannan

HighlightsYuto Takeuchi is an eyewear craftsman at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyewear factory specializing in plastic-rimmed frames. He designs a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from stylish everyday pieces to artistic creations. He has als…

• Tannan

The Kanaz Forest of Creation features a modern indoor venue for temporary exhibitions, as well as an outdoor art space. Walking paths guide visitors to fifteen works of art, surrounded by nature. Placing this art outside creates scenery that varies…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

• Tannan

This is a bike-sharing service where you can rent a bike whenever you want and return it wherever you like. Anyone can rent a bike by tapping their IC card on a bicycle at a Cycle Port. Why not take a smooth ride on a sleek red electric bike as a n…

• Wakasa

Awara City operates the "Awara Gurutto Taxi" service, offering a more economical fare than regular taxis to encourage visitors to explore more of the city's attractions.One ticket (¥600) allows one ride between designated spots. P…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This botanical garden is the largest on the Sea of Japan coast, spanning 25 hectares. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it also features a plant museum. To make it easy for visitors to navigate, the garden includes 35 distinct plant sections…

• Tannan

This eco-friendly cruise takes you around the Mikatagoko lakes (Five Lakes of Mikata)—a scenic highlight of the Wakasa region in Fukui Prefecture—aboard Japan’s first battery-powered sightseeing boat, powered by renewable energy.E…

• Wakasa

A new means of transportation that makes getting to your destination more enjoyable. The attractions of Fukui are projected on the bus window using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) images, and the bus window changes rapidly, and…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui
• Eiheiji, Okuetsu