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Fukui Cherry Blossom Festival
March 21 (Sat) -April 5 (Sun), 2026The History of Fukui's Cherry Blossoms and FestivalsFollowing the Fukui Reconstruction Exposition held in 1952, the Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Fukui City Tourism Association planted thousan…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Skating Rink "Happi-Rink" @ Happiring
The 2025/2026 season is here! Friday, December 19, 2025 – Sunday, February 8, 2026The winter-limited skating rink will open again this year at Happy Terrace (Happiring), the semi-indoor plaza right outside Fukui Station!✨Various skating lesso…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Daffodil Festival
The Echizen Coast is renowned as a major natural habitat for Japanese narcissus, counted among Japan's "Three Great Daffodil Colonies" alongside Awaji Island and the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, boasting the largest area in Jap…
- Tannan
To Sabae, the Holy Land of Eyewear. Crafting adult eyewear…
Highlights Yuto 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 al…
- Tannan
Echizen Craftsmanship Tour: Exploring Traditional Echizen …
Highlights Imadate, 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 …
- Tannan
Echizen Crab Festival
The largest crab festival in Fukui Prefecture, held in Echizen Town—the holy land of Echizen Gani snow crabs, boasting about 70% of the total catch.Echizen Town's fishmongers, renowned as Japan's finest Echizen Gani crab specialists, …
- Tannan
Awara Hot Springs Full Enjoyment Ticket
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!?Participat…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Discover the Depths of Washi Paper: Hands-On Experience wi…
Highlights Yanase 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
Echizen Great Buddha: Sea of Clouds Special Viewing
Japan's Largest Buddha Statue "Echizen Great Buddha" × "Sea of Clouds" Inviting You to a Fantastical SpaceEnjoy the collaboration between Daishizan Seidaiji Temple, boasting overwhelming scale, and a fantastical s…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Fukui Sakura Marathon
The Fukui Sakura Marathon is a 42.195km marathon held under the concepts: "A distinctive full marathon originating in Fukui that we can proudly present nationwide," "The last full marathon established in Japan (as it is held in late …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Eiheiji Floating Lantern Festival
Each August, the Eiheiji Floating Lantern Festival serves as a memorial to those who have passed away: summer in Japan brings O-bon, when the souls of the dead come closest to the world of the living. The evening begins with the reading of a Buddhi…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Omizu-Okuri "Water-Sending" Ritual
On March 2, the Omizu-Okuri (lit. “water-sending”) ritual is held at Jinguji Temple, Obama City (Fukui). The event begins at 11:00 a.m., with religious rites to prepare. The Omizu-Okuri ritual itself starts at 6:00 p.m., and includes a …
- Wakasa
Katsuyama Sagicho Festival
The Sagicho Festival is held in Katsuyama on the last full weekend of February. This festival celebrates the coming of spring, and serves as a prayer for an abundant harvest. Twelve temporary towers are built around town, where performers dressed i…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Customize your knife handle to your own color & tour works…
■Highlights Yamaken Woodworking is the only company in Takefu, the heartland of Echizen cutlery, specializing in crafting handles for Japanese kitchen knives. While it's a part we rarely notice in daily life, the knife handle is packed with meticul…
- Tannan
Tsuruga Port Illumination Miraie
The popular winter tradition "Miraie" will be held at Kanegasaki-Ryokuchi Park, a beloved spot for all ages and highly recommended for couples. This is the largest illumination display in the Hokuriku region, featuring over 600,000 LED bu…
- Wakasa
A journey into the world of woodworking and lacquer throug…
Highlights The 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 commercial…
- Tannan
Katsuyama City Tourism Guide Volunteer Club
The former grounds of Hakusan Heisenji Temple, Shichiri Wall, and the historic streetscape of the former Katsuyama Castle town within Katsuyama City are designated as a Japan Heritage site. The Volunteer Tour Guide Club will guide you around K…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Learn from a Traditional Craftsman of Echizen Lacquerware:…
■Highlights At Nishikikuri Lacquerware Shop in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware, brothers run a lacquer workshop. In this experience, you'll receive hands-on instruction directly from Masataka Nishikikuri, the elder brother and artisan at Ni…
- Tannan
Transformation Plan into a Glamorous Maiko or Geisha
Transform into the geisha or maiko of your dreams with authentic kimono and makeup, dressed by the renowned geisha of Awara Onsen! Location: 3-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi Station Perfect for parents and children, families, anniversaries, or as…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Sabae Azalea Festival
*Please note that the information below refers to the 2025 edition of the event. The festival is held every year at Nishiyama Park at the beginning of May; details on the next edition are coming soon.The Sabae Azalea Festival was first held in 1960…
- Tannan
