DISCOVER FUKUI

How about ending your day with a view of the sunset over the ocean? Here are five spots along the Echizen Coast where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets!

While local specialties like “Echizen Gani” crab and “Echizen oroshi soba” buckwheat noodles with grated daikon radish are great, Fukui’s soul food is also absolutely delicious! In this article, we’ll introduce y…

Eiheiji Temple (Eiheiji, meaning "Temple of Eternal Peace") is known as the head temple of Soto Zen — one of the three main schools of Zen Buddhism in Japan. Amid an overwhelming sense of solemnity shaped by over 770 years of histor…

Japan is famous for its four distinct seasons, and Fukui ーlocated in the middle of the country's Honshu main islandー is a great place to experience them all. Since ancient times, people in Fukui have led their lives according to the seas…

Fukui Prefecture, known as Japan’s dinosaur capital, is home to numerous fossil discoveries, the Dinosaur Museum, and a variety of dinosaur-themed attractions. Explore Fukui’s unique dinosaur heritage and the experiences it inspires.

Browse this video collection to explore Fukui Prefecture by theme or area.

Blessed with a rich climate, pure spring water, and exceptional ingredients, Fukui has long supported the food culture of Japan’s ancient capital. Often called a true “culinary treasure trove,” Fukui offers the freshest seafood, m…

Rediscover Japan—and rediscover yourself—in Fukui. The human touch of Zen Buddhism and traditional crafts. The natural beauty of rugged coastlines and mountain forests. Explore at your own pace, for relaxation, spiritual enrichment, and…

For well over a thousand years, the Wakasa region of southern Fukui has been famous for its exceptional foods. The natural bounties of this coastal region long served to supply the old capital cities of Kyoto and Nara with fish and sea salt. Today,…

Fukui Prefecture is abundant with a rich variety of seasonal foods. Here are some foods that are in season during the summer (June to August).

With its many forests, famous ski slopes, and exciting water parks, Fukui offers plenty of ways for the whole family to have fun in the great outdoors. For a more relaxed pace, there are farms where visitors can pick their own fruit, and places tha…

Fukui is a special place for dinosaurs: roughly 80% of all dinosaur fossils discovered nationwide have come from Fukui. These many discoveries include fossils that are unusually complete, and rare firsts for Japan: many species were discovered here…

For hundreds of years, Japan’s most famous blades were the ones used by samurai warriors. The blade-making industry of the Echizen region of Fukui, though, was started nearly 700 years ago by a swordsmith who made sickles for farming. He hope…

A dinner of a local favorite dish, paired with local sake, can be a nice way to finish the day—or just the start to an evening. Many find the most rewarding and memorable parts of travel to be meals and time spent with new people. Fukui offer…

The Five Lakes of Mikata (Mikatagoko), located across Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in southern Fukui Prefecture, are also known as the “Five-Colored Lakes” because the surface of each of the five lakes is of a different shade of blue. Th…

Bring back a piece of your trip off the beaten path to Japan. Popular souvenirs in Fukui include beautiful Japanese traditional crafts that will make your everyday life all the more enjoyable, as well as delicious foods and snacks you could share w…

Hamamachi is a historic entertainment district in the city of Fukui, located south of the lively Katamachi nightlife area. Once home to geisha teahouses, Hamamachi has evolved into a destination for fine dining and cultural experiences, often in pr…

Discover the history and hands-on experiences of Japan’s leading eyewear (megane) capital.

Razor-sharp teeth bared, and impressive claws poised for attack, a striped Fukuiraptor squares off against a Fukuisaurus. The herbivorous ornithopod, known as the “cattle of the Cretaceous” opens its beaked mouth and bellows in defiance…

For centuries, Fukui has been renowned for its craftsmanship, bolstered by its abundant natural resources and relative proximity to the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The prefecture encompasses areas such as the city of Echizen, home to iconic…

This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about traveling in Fukui Prefecture.You can find useful information about transportation, sightseeing spots, accommodations, and seasonal highlights.If you can’t find the answer you&rsq…