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The Dinosaur Museum and the dramatic cliffs of Tojinbo are crowd favorites. Echizen crab, the crystal-clear waters of Wakasa Bay, and Eiheiji Zen temple round out this hidden gem.

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Festival/Event๐ŸŒธ Spring

Mikuni Matsuri: Giant Warrior Floats in a Port Town

Mikuni Matsuri, the grand festival of Mikuni Shrine in Sakai City, Fukui, fills a small poโ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐ŸŒธ Spring

Omizu Okuri: A Torchlit Water-Sending Rite in Wakasa

Held every March 2 at Jinguji temple in Obama, Fukui, Omizu Okuri sends water down the Onyโ€ฆ

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Mikuni Fireworks: Half-Circle Shells over the Sea

Every August 11 the beach at Mikuni in Sakai City, Fukui, hosts about 15,000 fireworks, inโ€ฆ

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Fukui Phoenix Matsuri: Fireworks and Street Dancing

Fukui Phoenix Matsuri fills the centre of Fukui City for three days in late July and earlyโ€ฆ

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Festival/Event๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Tsuruga Matsuri: Samurai Floats at Kehi Jingu Shrine

The grand festival of Kehi Jingu shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, runs from September 2 and sendsโ€ฆ

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Katsuyama Sagicho: Red-Robed Drummers and a Bonfire

On the last weekend of February, Katsuyama in Fukui raises twelve wooden towers where drumโ€ฆ

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Kuzuryu Onsen Heisei no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices

A rare alkaline simple spring in the deep mountains of Ono, prized for open-air baths faciโ€ฆ

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Echizen Itou Onsen Taicho no Mori: Day-Use Hot Spring

A hot spring inn in Echizen linked to the monk Taicho who opened Mount Hakusan, offering qโ€ฆ

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Mikata Onsen Kirara no Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices

A day-trip bath in Wakasa near the scenic Mikata Five Lakes, where you soak surrounded by โ€ฆ

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Katsuyama Onsen Center Mizubasho: Day-Use Hot Spring

A day-trip bath in Katsuyama, town of the dinosaur museum, popular for its spacious open-aโ€ฆ

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Tsuruga Tunnel Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A Tsuruga hot spring born during tunnel construction, with a hilltop bath that overlooks tโ€ฆ

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Sano Onsen Fukunoyu: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A day-trip bath on the outskirts of Fukui City offering rare sulfate water over seventy deโ€ฆ

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Hanahasu Onsen Somayama: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices

A hot spring inn next to the lotus park in Minamiechizen where hundreds of lotus varietiesโ€ฆ

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Echizen Onsen Roten Buro Isaribi: Day-Use Hot Spring

An open-air bath beside Michi no Eki Echizen where you soak while watching the Sea of Japaโ€ฆ

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Saintpia Awara: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices

A public day-trip facility at the center of Awara Onsen offering two large baths of contraโ€ฆ

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Awara Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices (Fukui)

A hot spring town in far northern Fukui where each inn draws its own source and the streetโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Takeda Aburaage: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

Crisp outside and fluffy within, the thick specialty fried tofu of Takeda in Sakai City.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Habutae Mochi: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

A smooth, tender confection named for silk fabric, a signature sweet of Fukui.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Mizu Yokan: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Fukui)

A smooth, cool sweet that colors the Fukui winter, savored at the kotatsu.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Wakasa Fugu: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukui)

Firm fleshed farmed tiger pufferfish raised in the calm waters of Wakasa Bay.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Heshiko: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Fukui)

Mackerel slowly cured in salt and rice bran, a fermented folk food of Wakasa.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Hamayaki Saba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

A whole mackerel skewered and grilled until fragrant, a coastal taste handed down in Wakasโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Volga Rice: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Fukui)

A Western style dish from Echizen City of omelet rice topped with a cutlet and sauce.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Sauce Katsudon: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

A Fukui born rice bowl topped with thin cutlets dipped in a sweet and savory sauce.โ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Oroshi Soba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

A Fukui staple of fragrant buckwheat noodles served in cold broth sharpened with grated raโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Echizen Crab: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)

The king of winter Sea of Japan cuisine, a snow crab marked by its shining yellow tag.โ€ฆ

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Wakasa and Obama Sea and History Course

Follow the calm Wakasa sea, old temples, and historic streets to savor the richness of Obaโ€ฆ

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Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Walking Course

Walk the ruins of a warring era castle town and imagine daily life at reconstructed streetโ€ฆ

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Dinosaur Museum and Katsuyama Course

Follow the charms of Katsuyama in one day, from a world class dinosaur museum to old streeโ€ฆ

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Eiheiji Temple and Fukui City Course

Travel from a great Zen training temple in a cedar forest to the lively streets of centralโ€ฆ

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Tojinbo Cliffs and Awara Onsen Course

Enjoy dramatic sea cliffs and the famous hot spring town of Awara in one relaxing day arouโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Sakaenoyashiro: An Echizen Toshogu Power Spot in Fukui City

A Fukui City shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu and others, also called Echizen Toshogu. Knโ€ฆ

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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 Nโ€ฆ

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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 centโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 andโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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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 drโ€ฆ

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Ryusogataki Falls: A Dragon-Legend Power Spot in Ikeda

The only Fukui entry among Japan top 100 waterfalls, dropping about 60 meters. Deep in theโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 aโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 lโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Fukui

Scattered throughout Fukui Prefecture are historic buildings and beautifully preserved strโ€ฆ

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Food & Souvenirs๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Food & Souvenir Picks in Fukui

Fukui Prefecture is famous for dinosaurs and Tojinbo cliff, but it's actually also packed โ€ฆ

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Scenic Views๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Scenic Photo Spots in Fukui

Fukui Prefecture is a treasure trove of hidden photogenic spots.โ€ฆ

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Instagrammable Shrines๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Power Spots in Fukui

Fukui Prefecture is home to many breathtaking power spots that remain little known.โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picksโ„๏ธ Winter

Fukui Winter Travel: Echizen Crab, Awara Onsen & Tojinbo

Waves crashing against rocky cliffs, steam rising over hot spring towns, and golden crab sโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Fukui Autumn Foliage: Echizen-Ono, Lake Kuzuryu & Wakasa

Nurtured by the cold sea breezes blowing in from the Sea of Japan and the clear streams flโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Fukui Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukui. Spring sakura viewing guide witโ€ฆ

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Gourmetโ„๏ธ Winter

Fukui Local Gourmet Guide: Echizen Soba

Discover Fukui''s unique local cuisine including ่ถŠๅ‰ใใฐ. A food lover''s guide to the best lโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Fukui: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Fukui! Discover top indoor attractions including ็ฆไบ•็œŒ็ซ‹ๆ็ซœๅš็‰ฉ้คจ,โ€ฆ

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Fukui Food Guide: Echizen Crab, Sauce Katsudon & Heshiko

Fukui offers Japan's most prized snow crab, its own version of sauce katsudon and the pungโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 groundsโ€ฆ

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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 rougโ€ฆ

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Echizen Crab: Phantom Brand Crab Raised by Winter Japan Sea

Echizen crab, Fukui's proud top-class winter ingredient. The rich sweetness and delicate uโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 histโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

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 โ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐ŸŒธ Spring

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 toweโ€ฆ

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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 glassโ€ฆ

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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 ofโ€ฆ

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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 yโ€ฆ

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Echizen Oroshi Soba: Fukui's Specialty Soba Eaten with Grated Daikon Radish

Fukui Prefecture's specialty gourmet, Echizen Oroshi Soba. Characterized by the unique eatโ€ฆ

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Power Spotโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine: Mysterious Ancient Shrine Covered in Moss

Heisenji Hakusan Shrine with mysterious grounds covered in green moss. A fantasy world creโ€ฆ

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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 largesโ€ฆ

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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. โ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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Wakasa Rainbow Line: Spectacular Views of Wakasa Bay Seen from the Summit

Wakasa Rainbow Line spanning above Wakasa Mikata Goko (Five Lakes). Breathtaking panoramicโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

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 โ€ฆ

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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 Kansโ€ฆ

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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 gatewayโ€ฆ

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Obama City: Ancient Food Capital of Gotsukuni and Historic Wakasa Old Town

Obama City, center of Wakasa's "Gotsukuni" (food offering province) that presented ingrediโ€ฆ

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Katsuyama Dinosaur Museum: Japan's Largest Dinosaur Sacred Ground

Katsuyama City, Japan's top dinosaur fossil excavation site. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosauโ€ฆ

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Dinosaur Museum and Tojinbo โ€” Fukui's Natural Wonders and Dramatic Coastline

Visit the world-class Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and the breathtaking Tojinbo sea cโ€ฆ

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Tojinbo โ€” 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 breathtakinโ€ฆ

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Kehi Jingu โ€” The Grand Shrine of Hokuriku's First-Ranked Echizen Province

Explore Kehi Jingu, the ancient ichinomiya of Echizen Province, one of Hokuriku's most preโ€ฆ

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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum โ€” One of the World's Three Great Dinosaur Museums

Discover the world-class Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the top three dinosaur โ€ฆ