DISCOVER FUKUI

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

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: …

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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…

From snow-capped mountains and scenic coastlines to historical port towns and fossil-filled valleys, Fukui’s varied landscapes offer a wide range of captivating experiences. When planning your visit, make your accommodations as memorable as y…

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…