DISCOVER FUKUI

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…

Fukui Prefecture is a leading sake-producing region, with over 40 breweries that benefit from its fertile soil, clean water, and centuries of expertise. While sake brewing in Fukui dates from the Edo period (1603–1867), young toji (master bre…

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

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…

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

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,…

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!

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

Fukui is known for outstanding foods from both land and sea, and many of the prefecture’s most popular dishes are built around at least one local ingredient. Some of these foods are only available in certain communities, while others are ever…

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We will introduce the "Food", "Culture and History", and the "Charm of Wakasa (the southern region of Fukui Prefecture)" woven by Miketsukuni (ancient provinces designated to supply high-quality food and salt to the Imperial Court) Wakasa and the S…

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: …

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…

For centuries, Fukui has been home to the temple of Eiheiji, one of the head temples of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism. This center of religion has had an influence on Fukui’s culture, and aspects of Zen have been handed down from generation…

Since 2014, Fukui has consistently placed no. 1 in a research institute’s biannual rankings of the happiest prefectures. Some say this is related to the natural beauty all around, and the long cultural history of Zen Buddhism—Fukui is a…

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…

A towering 20-meter structure illuminates the summer sky, spinning in a blaze of fire and embers. Crowds shout encouragement as teams push the burning mass into motion; the participants are doused with buckets of water to protect from the searing h…

Fukui’s rich natural environment makes it a paradise for farmers—and for food lovers. Restaurants throughout the prefecture serve a wide variety of local ingredients, but cooks in Fukui often think of delicious local fruits and vegetabl…

Discover your adventurous side in Fukui. With snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, pristine beaches, and starry skies, it’s an ideal destination for enjoying the outdoors.