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…

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Fukui Prefecture is a major center for eyewear production, accounting for over 90% of Japan’s domestic frame production. This showcase store features eyewear unique to the region. It also displays and sells purely domestic frames, as well as …

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Echizen Pottery Village is a collection of facilities where visitors can learn about, and experience, Echizen Pottery. Visit the Fukui Prefectural Museum of Ceramics, explore a park full of modern sculptures, or shape your own Echizen Pottery out o…

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This tourist information center opened in March 2024 to coincide with the launch of the Hokuriku Shinkansen service to Fukui and Tsuruga.Three to four concierges, including English-speaking staff, are always available to assist with tourist inquiri…

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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 industries by …

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The tourist information center located within the grounds of Michi-no-Eki Echizen. Operated by the Echizen Town Tourism Federation, it provides tourist information as well as introductions to lodging and dining establishments.

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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…

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Located along National Route 27 in front of JR Mihama Station, this roadside station features an open-air space integrated with a covered event plaza and park-like grounds. The two-story facility houses a direct sales market for local agricultural,…

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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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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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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…

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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…

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The Geo Terminal, a food and beverage facility with a tourist information center, has opened at the Dinosaur Museum Front Parking Lot (Parking Lot 1)! Offering dinosaur souvenirs not found elsewhere and a restaurant with original menu items, We pro…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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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A logo sculpture shaped like the word "ECHIZEN" has appeared on the grounds of Roadside Station Echizen! Why not try capturing an Instagram-worthy shot with the sea as your backdrop?*Nighttime illumination is currently in effect. (Illumination hour…

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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 local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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