DISCOVER FUKUI

Using a "once-in-a-lifetime" knife carefully crafted as Echizen Blades will undoubtedly make your daily cooking delicious and fun! We introduce Takefu Knife Village, where you can see and buy works from various Echizen Blades workshops!

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,…

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…

The Town of Yui: In-Depth Tourism for Those Looking to be Part of the Community

The Mackerel Road (Saba Kaido) is a network of routes developed around the eighth century to transport mackerel and other goods from the ancient province of Wakasa to Kyoto. The province encompassed the land around Wakasa Bay, covering the present-…

A local writer has carefully selected spots in Fukui Prefecture—a region where the textile industry thrives—where visitors can enjoy factory tours and hands-on activities!

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…

For centuries, Fukui served as an imperial food province, because the seafood here was considered good enough to serve to the emperor. The many sushi restaurants all around the prefecture are simply a part of the local culture, as are the seafood s…

Ranked among the top 10 Japanese gardens for 19 consecutive years!

The founder of the temple of Eiheiji, Zen Master Dogen (1200–1253), laid the foundations here in Fukui for shojin ryori Buddhist cuisine in Japan. This style of sustainable cooking is built on Buddhist teachings about compassion for all livin…

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…

Hands-on Tourism at Workshops for Echizen Yaki (Pottery), Wakasa Nuri (Lacquerware), Wakasa Menou Saiku (Agate craftsmanship), plus Woodworking and Textiles

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…

Water defines the natural environment of Fukui. Much of the prefecture lies along the Sea of Japan, and in addition to sights along the coast, there are freshwater lakes and rivers with lots of variety to explore. Whether for fun, for relaxation, o…

We will guide you through recommended dinosaur spots reachable within a 5-minute walk from the station.

Fukui Prefecture is abundant with a rich variety of seasonal foods. Here are some foods that are in season during spring (March through May).

Artisans from the Echizen region of central Fukui have a policy to never refuse a job, no matter how difficult it might sound at first. New challenges often involve working across industries, and this region is the perfect place for collaboration: …

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).

Festivals are held in many parts of Fukui throughout the year. While the Japanese word matsuri is usually translated as “festival,” its meaning also includes religious ceremonies. These events mark changes in the seasons, serve as praye…

Hands-on Tourism at Workshops for Echizen Washi (Handmade paper), Echizen Tansu (Chests), Echizen Uchihamono (Forged cutlery), Echizen Shikki (Lacquerware), and Eyeglasses