DISCOVER FUKUI

Awara Onsen is one of Fukui Prefecture’s most famous hot spring towns.Since its discovery in 1883, Awara Onsen has welcomed countless visitors and is known as the “inner sanctum of the Kansai region” for its refined atmosphere. Th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

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

A wholesale market open to the general public.We take pride in the freshness, prices, and variety of our fish.Each store sells fresh fish sourced directly from the market, and one of the highlights is the selection of dried and processed seafood it…

• Wakasa

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

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

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

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

The roadside station "Kono," marked by its large windmill, is packed with information on Echizen Coast specialties and guides to local attractions. It's the perfect spot for a break during your drive. With ample parking, a café…

• Tannan

Hokuriku Shinkansen: Opening at Fukui Station to support the region's high-quality lifestyle by promoting Fukui's unique charms like "gourmet cuisine" and "tradition" alongside the extension between Fukui and Tsuruga! A total of 44 shops are schedu…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Established in 1996, this is the second roadside station to open in Fukui Prefecture. Located along National Route 417 en route from the Hokuriku Expressway to the Echizen Coast, it sells a wide variety of local specialties and fresh vegetables. It…

• Tannan

Enjoy direct sales of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables harvested in Sanrihama, a menu featuring dishes made with local ingredients, and a museum dedicated to the region’s specialty, rakkyo pickles. If you’re feeling tired from…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Wakasa Obama, Obama City's first roadside station, serves as the gateway to the city. It disseminates various local information about tourism and events while guiding visitors into the city. It also aims to promote the city's overall indust…

• Wakasa

Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen-Takefu is a facility adjacent to the new Hokuriku Shinkansen station, Echizen-Takefu Station. Many people associate Fukui with delicious seafood, and this roadside station, managed by a local fishmonger, has at…

• Tannan

About 5 minutes from the Katsuyama Interchange on the Chubu Jukan Expressway!Located along the route to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, this is a great spot to stop for a break or a meal.We offer a selection of about 4,000 items, including f…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen opened on November 15, 2014.It serves as a gateway for tourism in the area, has a store for local products from the town and the prefecture, a tourist information counter, etc., and provides road information on…

• Tannan

A teahouse in front of the Noh Mask Museum. It's about a 3-minute walk to Kazurabashi Bridge.The most popular item is the handmade sweet rice dumplings, soft, slightly warm, and gently sweet. They also sell other handmade traditional snacks lik…

• Tannan

The food court, tourist information center, and open deck offer stunning views of Wakasa Bay right at the entrance. Here you'll find a wide selection of locally sourced vegetables and fruits, Ooi Town specialties, and processed goods. It's perfect …

• Wakasa

A casual eatery serving soba noodles made with Nata-jo buckwheat flour blended with natural yam. We pride ourselves on our extensive menu, including grated radish soba and zaru soba. Our comforting, gentle flavors are loved by people of all ages.

• Wakasa