A place with beautiful sceneries of rich natural environments and exquisite seafood boasted with the history and cultures of Japan
Fukui Prefecture is a bountiful land surrounded by the sea and mountains with many tourist spots where you can feel its history and cultures, such as the Dinosaur Museum, Tojinbo Cliffs, and Eiheiji Temple. It’s an area also known to be associated with warlords in the age of provincial wars (1467-1615). The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site is a castle ruin of the Asakura family that conveys the lives back then. Tojinbo Cliffs are sheer cliffs designated as a national natural treasure, offering dynamic sceneries of the Japan Sea and rough waves. In Fukui, you can savor gourmet food only available here, including Echizen Crab, a kind famously known as winter delicacy with distinctive rich flavors, Echizen soba, and pork cutlet bowl with sauce.
Time required to reach Fukui from OsakaAbout 2 hours by train
About 3 hours by car
Time required to reach Fukui from OsakaAbout 2 hours by train
About 3 hours by car
Immerse yourself in the deep history of Fukui through its nature, architecture, and cultures
Fukui Prefecture has many places to discover its magnificent nature, history, and cultures, such as the Tojinbo Cliffs, Eiheiji Temple, Ichijodani Asakura Family Site, and Varve Museum. Relish the charms of Fukui at locations deeply associated with its history and cultures.
See model courseImmerse yourself in the deep history of Fukui through its nature, architecture, and cultures
You can indulge yourself in the magnificent nature by travelling just a few hours
In Fukui, there are many locations where you can absorb the lush nature and food cultures brought forth by the blessings of nature. Feel the nature’s bounty with your five senses.
See model courseYou can indulge yourself in the magnificent nature by travelling just a few hours
Recommended sightseeing spots
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Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple
One of the two head temples of the Japanese Soto Sect along with Sojiji Temple, established in 1244 as a zazen practice hall by a Zen master, Dogen.
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Ichijodani Asakura Family Site /Fukui Prefectural Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
The Asakura family flourished for five generations as one of the leading warlords in Japan during the age of provincial wars (1467-1615) for 103 years.
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Maruoka-jo Castle
As the nickname “Kasumi-ga-jo (misty castle)” suggests, it’s an especially beautiful, magical castle that looks as if it is floating above cherry trees in full bloom in the spring.
Fukui City/Sakai -
Mikuni Minato Kitamae-dori Street
Mikuni Port prospered as a base for commerce along the Sea of Japan and as a port of call for kitamae-bune (cart vessel) in the Edo Period (1603-1868).
Fukui City/Sakai -
A Stroll Around the Ono Castle Town
“Echizen Ono” is known as the Little Kyoto in the Hokuriku region with a beautiful, grid-patterned streetscape.
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Echizen Soba no Sato/Takefu Seimen
A long-standing Echizen soba noodle restaurant, established over 90 years ago. Their specialty is soba served with grated daikon radish made with an uncompromising spirit.
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Highland Resort Skijam Katsuyama (Summer)
In the green summer season, Skijam Katsuyama offers a variety of exciting activities for people of all ages.
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Highland Resort Skijam Katsuyama (Winter)（冬）
With the snowfall unique to the region along the Japan Sea, brought by the cold and dry northwester, the area boasts the quality snow it is blessed with and heavy snowfall.
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