DISCOVER FUKUI

On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the "Obama City Machi-no-Eki" opened. It features the relocated and restored Asahi-za, the only surviving Meiji-period theater in Fukui Prefecture. Along with tourist information, retail shops, and rest facilities, it serves…

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From the hill with the solitary cherry tree at Zuirinji Temple, you can take in panoramic views of the Sea of Japan, Lake Kuguko (one of the Sanbōgoko lakes), and the fishing village scenery. This location also served as the setting for the film "S…

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2025 Beach Season July 11 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun)Both Shirahama Beach and Torii Beach are beautiful beaches with stunning blue waters. They offer just the right amount of sandy beach for families with children, with pine groves stretching out…

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Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

An interactive aquarium where you can see, touch, and learn while having fun. In addition to entertaining attractions like dolphin shows and penguin walks, you can touch sharks, giant octopuses, and doctor fish, and feed sea turtles and marine fish…

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A shrine at the trailhead of Mount Hino, also known as the Mt. Fuji of Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture), which has been a sacred mountain since ancient times. The inner shrine is located at the summit.During the summer "Mount Hi…

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The Soja was a shrine invariably established at the location of the provincial capital. In ancient times, one of the major duties of the provincial governor was to make an annual pilgrimage to the principal shrines within the province.The Soja shri…

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Fukui Yatai Village has opened under the elevated tracks north of JR Fukui Station and Echizen Railway Fukui Station, about a 2-minute walk from both stations.To promote Fukui's ingredients and famous dishes, a diverse range of eateries—i…

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As a hub facility for revitalizing the town through agriculture, it features a direct sales counter for fresh Sakai City produce, a restaurant, an exchange hall, workshops for specialty miso and tofu, and an information lobby. The Takumi Workshop a…

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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…

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A shop themed around Awara Onsen's "hot springs," "Showa retro," and "karuta" has opened on the first floor of the Afrea bustling facility at Awara Onsen Station. It features food and beverage booths and retail booths. Food & Drink Booth ① "Kin…

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Fukuchari is a shared electric-assist bicycle service available at cycle ports throughout Fukui City. Enjoy the comfort of electric-assist bicycles, even on hills, as a new transportation option alongside trains, buses, and cars.

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Heading upstream from Katsuyama Bridge, you'll find the Minami Bridge spanning the Kuzuryu River. The cherry trees lining the right bank were planted by citizens in 1994 and 1996. This spot is famous as a hidden gem with few visitors. Be sure to ta…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The station building features a Western-style design with white as its base color, incorporating the atmosphere of the former station building, which is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It was developed alongside the former Kyoto…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The neighborhood of Sancho-machi was once a geisha entertainment district, and offers charming shops and restaurants to explore. In Obama Nishigumi, the samurai once lived alongside the town’s merchants and artisans—today, visitors can …

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The highland area, with its idyllic pastoral scenery, is home to a wealth of attractions where you can fully enjoy the outdoors, including the "Okuetsu Highland Ranch" where dairy cows graze, the "Toron Onsen Urara-kan" where yo…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Lake Kuzuryu is an artificial lake created by the construction of a rock-fill dam. The "Yume no Kakehashi" bridge, built as a test project for the Seto Ohashi Bridge, blends gracefully into the dramatic mountain scenery and the vast reser…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Fukui City Griffith Memorial Museum, which revived the Western-style residence of William Elliott Griffith (1843-1928), an American who worked as a teacher for the Fukui Domain in the early Meiji period, opened in October 2015.The city of Fukui…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Wakasa Kumagawajuku Roadside Station, located at the entrance to Kumagawajuku, is marked by its white-walled storehouse-style building that blends into the townscape. It features restrooms, a rest area, and dining facilities, making it a convenient…

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Mount Asuwa, standing at an elevation of 116.4 meters, features a statue of Emperor Keitai—who laid the foundation for Fukui—as well as a cluster of more than a dozen ancient burial mounds. Located on Atagozaka Hill, the area is home to…

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