📝 Articles about Fukui
Kuzuryu Onsen Heisei no Yu an Alkaline Bath in the Deep Mountains
A rare alkaline simple spring in the deep mountains of Ono, prized for open-air baths faci…
Echizen Itou Onsen Taicho no Mori a Bath in a Historic Countryside
A hot spring inn in Echizen linked to the monk Taicho who opened Mount Hakusan, offering q…
Mikata Onsen Kirara no Yu a Bath by the Mikata Five Lakes
A day-trip bath in Wakasa near the scenic Mikata Five Lakes, where you soak surrounded by …
Katsuyama Onsen Center Mizubasho a Bath in the Town of Dinosaurs
A day-trip bath in Katsuyama, town of the dinosaur museum, popular for its spacious open-a…
Tsuruga Tunnel Onsen a Hilltop Bath Overlooking the City
A Tsuruga hot spring born during tunnel construction, with a hilltop bath that overlooks t…
Sano Onsen Fukunoyu a Rare Free-Flowing Sulfate Spring
A day-trip bath on the outskirts of Fukui City offering rare sulfate water over seventy de…
Hanahasu Onsen Somayama a Countryside Inn by the Lotus Fields
A hot spring inn next to the lotus park in Minamiechizen where hundreds of lotus varieties…
Echizen Onsen Roten Buro Isaribi a Clifftop Bath Overlooking the Sea
An open-air bath beside Michi no Eki Echizen where you soak while watching the Sea of Japa…
Saintpia Awara a Relaxed Day-Trip Bath in the Heart of Awara
A public day-trip facility at the center of Awara Onsen offering two large baths of contra…
Awara Onsen a Celebrated Hot Spring Resort in Northern Fukui
A hot spring town in far northern Fukui where each inn draws its own source and the street…
Takeda Aburaage
Crisp outside and fluffy within, the thick specialty fried tofu of Takeda in Sakai City.…
Habutae Mochi
A smooth, tender confection named for silk fabric, a signature sweet of Fukui.…
Mizu Yokan
A smooth, cool sweet that colors the Fukui winter, savored at the kotatsu.…
Wakasa Fugu
Firm fleshed farmed tiger pufferfish raised in the calm waters of Wakasa Bay.…
Heshiko
Mackerel slowly cured in salt and rice bran, a fermented folk food of Wakasa.…
Hamayaki Saba
A whole mackerel skewered and grilled until fragrant, a coastal taste handed down in Wakas…
Volga Rice
A Western style dish from Echizen City of omelet rice topped with a cutlet and sauce.…
Sauce Katsudon
A Fukui born rice bowl topped with thin cutlets dipped in a sweet and savory sauce.…
Oroshi Soba
A Fukui staple of fragrant buckwheat noodles served in cold broth sharpened with grated ra…
Echizen Crab
The king of winter Sea of Japan cuisine, a snow crab marked by its shining yellow tag.…
Wakasa and Obama Sea and History Course
Follow the calm Wakasa sea, old temples, and historic streets to savor the richness of Oba…
Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Walking Course
Walk the ruins of a warring era castle town and imagine daily life at reconstructed street…
Dinosaur Museum and Katsuyama Course
Follow the charms of Katsuyama in one day, from a world class dinosaur museum to old stree…
Eiheiji Temple and Fukui City Course
Travel from a great Zen training temple in a cedar forest to the lively streets of central…
Tojinbo Cliffs and Awara Onsen Course
Enjoy dramatic sea cliffs and the famous hot spring town of Awara in one relaxing day arou…
Sakaenoyashiro: An Echizen Toshogu Power Spot in Fukui City
A Fukui City shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu and others, also called Echizen Toshogu. Kn…
Tsurugi Shrine: An Ancient Power Spot Linked to Oda Nobunaga
The second shrine of Echizen with 1,800 years of history. Linked to the ancestors of Oda N…
Kazurabashi: A Swaying Vine Bridge of Love over the Asuwa Gorge
A 44-meter wooden suspension bridge over the Asuwa gorge in Ikeda. Vowing love at its cent…
The Great Zelkova of Senpukuji: An 800-Year-Old Sacred Giant Tree
A national natural monument said to be over 800 years old. With its overwhelming trunk and…
Okamoto and Otaki Shrines: Japan Only Shrine to the Paper God
The only shrine in Japan enshrining Kawakami-Gozen, the goddess of paper. Its beautifully …
Yashagaike Pond: A Mystical Mountain Pond of Dragon Legend
A mystical pond on a ridge about 1,099 meters high in Minami-Echizen, said never to run dr…
Ryusogataki Falls: A Dragon-Legend Power Spot in Ikeda
The only Fukui entry among Japan top 100 waterfalls, dropping about 60 meters. Deep in the…
Shinokura Shrine and Its Sacred Spring: A Healing Power Spot in Ono
An old shrine in Ono said to date to the year 717. Its sacred spring, linked to the deity …
Asuwa Shrine: A 1,500-Year-Old Ancestral Power Spot Watching Over Fukui
One of Fukui oldest shrines, enshrining Emperor Keitai. Known for protection of the legs a…
Keya Kuroryu Shrine: A Quiet Dragon-God Power Spot in Fukui City
An old shrine in Fukui City enshrining the guardian deity of the Kuzuryu River, loved by l…
Fukui Winter Travel 2026: Echizen Crab, Awara Onsen & Tojinbo
福井の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。越前ガニ・芦原温泉・東尋坊など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Fukui Autumn Foliage 2026: Echizen-Ono, Lake Kuzuryu & Wakasa
福井の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。九頭竜湖・越前大野・一乗谷など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Fukui Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukui. Spring sakura viewing guide wit…
Fukui Local Gourmet Guide: Echizen Soba
Discover Fukui''s unique local cuisine including 越前そば. A food lover''s guide to the best l…
Rainy Day in Fukui: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Fukui! Discover top indoor attractions including 福井県立恐竜博物館,…
Fukui Food Guide: Echizen Crab, Sauce Katsudon & Heshiko
Fukui offers Japan's most prized snow crab, its own version of sauce katsudon and the pung…
Eiheiji Temple: Head Temple of Soto Zen Founded by Dogen Zenji
Eiheiji Temple, head temple of Soto Zen with over 770 years of history. The temple grounds…
Tojinbo's Precipitous Cliffs: Earth's Art Created by Japan Sea's Rough Waves
Fukui's representative landmark, Tojinbo. Columnar joint cliffs carved by Japan Sea's roug…
Echizen Crab: Phantom Brand Crab Raised by Winter Japan Sea
Echizen crab, Fukui's proud top-class winter ingredient. The rich sweetness and delicate u…
Echizen Washi: Japan's Oldest Washi Paper Production Area Boasting 1,500 Years of Tradition
Echizen City, Fukui is a Echizen washi paper production area with over 1,500 years of hist…
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins: Phantom Capital Where Sengoku-Era Prosperity Sleeps
Ruins of Sengoku warlord Asakura clan's castle town sleeping in Fukui City suburbs. Ruins …
Maruoka Castle: Kasumi Castle with Japan's Oldest Existing Castle Tower
Maruoka Castle (Kasumi Castle) with what is said to be Japan's oldest existing castle towe…
Sabae Glasses: Sacred Ground of Eyeglasses Where 90% of Japan's Glasses Are Made
Sabae City, Fukui producing about 96% of domestic eyeglass frames. Factory tours and glass…
Awara Onsen: Fukui's Premier Hot Spring Resort Called the Inner Parlor of Hokuriku
"Awara Onsen" in Awara City, Fukui is a hot spring resort also called the "inner parlor of…
Echizen Ware: Ancient Pottery with Beautiful Natural Glaze, One of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns
Echizen Ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Traditional ceramics charming for simple y…
Echizen Oroshi Soba: Fukui's Specialty Soba Eaten with Grated Daikon Radish
Fukui Prefecture's specialty gourmet, Echizen Oroshi Soba. Characterized by the unique eat…
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine: Mysterious Ancient Shrine Covered in Moss
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine with mysterious grounds covered in green moss. A fantasy world cre…
Kehi Jingu: Ichinomiya of Echizen Province, Hokuriku's Leading Grand Shrine
Kehi Jingu in Tsuruga City is the ichinomiya of Echizen Province, one of Hokuriku's larges…
Echizen Lacquerware: Japan's Largest Lacquerware Production Area Boasting 1,500 Years of History
Sabae City, Fukui (former Kawada Village) is Japan's largest lacquerware production area. …
Tsuruga Port: History and Romance Sleeping at the Gateway of the Sea of Japan
Tsuruga Port, which thrived in trade with the continent since ancient times. The story of …
Wakasa Rainbow Line: Spectacular Views of Wakasa Bay Seen from the Summit
Wakasa Rainbow Line spanning above Wakasa Mikata Goko (Five Lakes). Breathtaking panoramic…
Ono Castle and Morning Mist: Famous Castle of Echizen Known as Castle in the Sky
Ono Castle, the "castle in the sky" floating above Ono Basin. The sight of it floating in …
Mihama and Wakasa Beaches: Enjoying Summer in the Japan Sea's Clear Ocean
Clear sea and white sand beaches of Wakasa Bay. Fukui's beaches have good access from Kans…
Mikuni Port and Mikuni Onsen: Showa Atmosphere of Echizen's Fishing Town
Mikuni Port in Sakai City, Fukui is Echizen's fishing town. Tourists gather as the gateway…
Obama City: Ancient Food Capital of Gotsukuni and Historic Wakasa Old Town
Obama City, center of Wakasa's "Gotsukuni" (food offering province) that presented ingredi…
Katsuyama Dinosaur Museum: Japan's Largest Dinosaur Sacred Ground
Katsuyama City, Japan's top dinosaur fossil excavation site. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosau…
Dinosaur Museum and Tojinbo — Fukui's Natural Wonders and Dramatic Coastline
Visit the world-class Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and the breathtaking Tojinbo sea c…
Tojinbo — The Dramatic Sea Cliff Power Spot of the Japan Sea
Stand at the edge of Tojinbo's dramatic basalt sea cliffs, one of Japan's most breathtakin…
Kehi Jingu — The Grand Shrine of Hokuriku's First-Ranked Echizen Province
Explore Kehi Jingu, the ancient ichinomiya of Echizen Province, one of Hokuriku's most pre…
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum — One of the World's Three Great Dinosaur Museums
Discover the world-class Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the top three dinosaur …