DISCOVER FUKUI

In the Yoshizaki area, where Rennyo, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, made his missionary base, a new roadside station has opened to serve as a new tourist base while refining the area's natural, cultural, historical, culinary,…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The approximately 2-hectare cosmos field in the Yakushigamiya district of Nokoucho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecturereaches its peak in mid-October, with approximately 800,000 cosmos blooming in full splendor.The cosmos bathed in the setting sun is…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The former Tsuruga Port Station building, with its distinctive pointed roof. This structure was recreated for the 1999 "Tsuruga Sparkling Port Expo 21" event, representing the former Tsuruga Port Station that once held a vital position as…

• Wakasa

One of the largest roadside stations in the prefecture has opened at the foot of Mount Arashima, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. It offers a wide variety of local products—including gourmet items made with locally sourced ingredien…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

At "Dinosaur Square" on the west side of JR Fukui Station, visitors are greeted by a 7.3-meter-wide by 4.6-meter-tall dinosaur optical illusion that appears to leap out from the wall, a massive 45-meter-wide by 10-meter-tall dinosaur illu…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This craft museum, with its rare udatsu-style gabled roof that creates an atmosphere befitting the village of washi paper, allows visitors to observe traditional craftsmen using old-fashioned tools to make washi paper. To create high-quality washi,…

• Tannan

At the bottom of Suigetsu Lake, one of the Three Lakes of Mikata, sediment from the past 70,000 years forms distinct stripes. These annual growth rings, known as "nenko," are recognized as the global standard for dating. Inside the museum…

• Wakasa

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…

• Tannan

The island of Oshima is just off the coast of northern Fukui, near the Tojinbo Cliffs. With an elevation of 27 meters and a circumference of 2 kilometers, it is the largest islet on the Echizen Coast. For many centuries, this small, densely foreste…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

At Rupo no Mori, you can enjoy dome-style glamping with an attached natural hot spring inn, along with a variety of dishes prepared by our chefs.The facility also features on-site accommodations, a café, and a dining hall. With a camping gea…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Yaokumagawa is an inn that makes use of the old folk houses of Kumagawa-juku.Kumagawa-juku was once a bustling post town connecting Kyoto and Wakasa. However, as its role as a post town faded, so did its former liveliness, and vacant houses became …

• Wakasa

Located in the middle reaches of the Kuzuryu River—the largest river in Fukui Prefecture—Eiheiji Town is blessed with pristine water and has a long history as a center of sake brewing; at one time, the Matsuoka district alone was home t…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Nishiyama Park, where approximately 50,000 azalea bushes bloom in profusion, is the premier azalea destination on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the park hosts a grand “Azalea Festival.” The park features a spacious la…

• Tannan

Mikuni Minato Town flourished as a bustling port during Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868) and Meiji period (1868–1912), thanks to the Kitamae-bune coastal trade routes. Today, the town retains a charming retro atmosphere, with rows o…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

A seaside hideaway for adults, limited to three groups per day. Reviving a secluded retreat where sailors of the Kitamaebune ships and local fishermen once gathered, conversed, and enjoyed themselves—now reborn in a Japanese-modern building a…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Stars twinkle, and you feel the forest's breath. Hear nature's voice in the Eternal Grove.Yukyu Roman no Mori features thatched-roof houses, available to rent for overnight stays. Warm up by a wood fire in the open hearth in …

• Tannan

Staying in the Production Area: An Extraordinary Experience "SUKU" is a lodging nestled in the Echizen Washi production area.Step outside to find a townscape lined with nearly 40 workshops. Here in Imadate, Echizen City, the profound dept…

• Tannan

The ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are located on a small mountain overlooking Tsuruga Bay. Although there are many anecdotes from various periods, it is said that the castle was first built by Taira no Michimori in the late Heian period (794-1185) dur…

• Wakasa

Echizen-yaki pottery kilns showcase and sell their products and works all in one place. The spacious venue permanently displays approximately 1,000 diverse items, ranging from traditional natural-glazed jars and vases to everyday plates and bowls, …

• Tannan

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…

• Tannan