๐ Articles about Fukui
Mikuni Matsuri: Giant Warrior Floats in a Port Town
Mikuni Matsuri, the grand festival of Mikuni Shrine in Sakai City, Fukui, fills a small poโฆ
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 Onyโฆ
Mikuni Fireworks: Half-Circle Shells over the Sea
Every August 11 the beach at Mikuni in Sakai City, Fukui, hosts about 15,000 fireworks, inโฆ
Fukui Phoenix Matsuri: Fireworks and Street Dancing
Fukui Phoenix Matsuri fills the centre of Fukui City for three days in late July and earlyโฆ
Tsuruga Matsuri: Samurai Floats at Kehi Jingu Shrine
The grand festival of Kehi Jingu shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, runs from September 2 and sendsโฆ
Katsuyama Sagicho: Red-Robed Drummers and a Bonfire
On the last weekend of February, Katsuyama in Fukui raises twelve wooden towers where drumโฆ
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 faciโฆ
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 qโฆ
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 โฆ
Katsuyama Onsen Center Mizubasho: Day-Use Hot Spring
A day-trip bath in Katsuyama, town of the dinosaur museum, popular for its spacious open-aโฆ
Tsuruga Tunnel Onsen: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A Tsuruga hot spring born during tunnel construction, with a hilltop bath that overlooks tโฆ
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 deโฆ
Hanahasu Onsen Somayama: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices
A hot spring inn next to the lotus park in Minamiechizen where hundreds of lotus varietiesโฆ
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 Japaโฆ
Saintpia Awara: Day-Use Hot Spring Baths & Prices
A public day-trip facility at the center of Awara Onsen offering two large baths of contraโฆ
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 streetโฆ
Takeda Aburaage: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)
Crisp outside and fluffy within, the thick specialty fried tofu of Takeda in Sakai City.โฆ
Habutae Mochi: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)
A smooth, tender confection named for silk fabric, a signature sweet of Fukui.โฆ
Mizu Yokan: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Fukui)
A smooth, cool sweet that colors the Fukui winter, savored at the kotatsu.โฆ
Wakasa Fugu: Where to Eat & What It Costs (Fukui)
Firm fleshed farmed tiger pufferfish raised in the calm waters of Wakasa Bay.โฆ
Heshiko: Where to Eat, Prices & Opening Hours (Fukui)
Mackerel slowly cured in salt and rice bran, a fermented folk food of Wakasa.โฆ
Hamayaki Saba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)
A whole mackerel skewered and grilled until fragrant, a coastal taste handed down in Wakasโฆ
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.โฆ
Sauce Katsudon: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)
A Fukui born rice bowl topped with thin cutlets dipped in a sweet and savory sauce.โฆ
Oroshi Soba: Where to Eat, Prices & Hours (Fukui)
A Fukui staple of fragrant buckwheat noodles served in cold broth sharpened with grated raโฆ
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.โฆ
Wakasa and Obama Sea and History Course
Follow the calm Wakasa sea, old temples, and historic streets to savor the richness of Obaโฆ
Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Walking Course
Walk the ruins of a warring era castle town and imagine daily life at reconstructed streetโฆ
Dinosaur Museum and Katsuyama Course
Follow the charms of Katsuyama in one day, from a world class dinosaur museum to old streeโฆ
Eiheiji Temple and Fukui City Course
Travel from a great Zen training temple in a cedar forest to the lively streets of centralโฆ
Tojinbo Cliffs and Awara Onsen Course
Enjoy dramatic sea cliffs and the famous hot spring town of Awara in one relaxing day arouโฆ
Sakaenoyashiro: An Echizen Toshogu Power Spot in Fukui City
A Fukui City shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu and others, also called Echizen Toshogu. Knโฆ
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 Nโฆ
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 centโฆ
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 andโฆ
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 โฆ
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 drโฆ
Ryusogataki Falls: A Dragon-Legend Power Spot in Ikeda
The only Fukui entry among Japan top 100 waterfalls, dropping about 60 meters. Deep in theโฆ
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 โฆ
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 aโฆ
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 lโฆ
5 Photogenic Buildings and Townscapes in Fukui
Scattered throughout Fukui Prefecture are historic buildings and beautifully preserved strโฆ
5 Photogenic Food & Souvenir Picks in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is famous for dinosaurs and Tojinbo cliff, but it's actually also packed โฆ
5 Scenic Photo Spots in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is a treasure trove of hidden photogenic spots.โฆ
5 Photogenic Power Spots in Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is home to many breathtaking power spots that remain little known.โฆ
Fukui Winter Travel: Echizen Crab, Awara Onsen & Tojinbo
Waves crashing against rocky cliffs, steam rising over hot spring towns, and golden crab sโฆ
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 flโฆ
Fukui Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Fukui. Spring sakura viewing guide witโฆ
Fukui Local Gourmet Guide: Echizen Soba
Discover Fukui''s unique local cuisine including ่ถๅใใฐ. A food lover''s guide to the best lโฆ
Rainy Day in Fukui: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Fukui! Discover top indoor attractions including ็ฆไบ็็ซๆ็ซๅ็ฉ้คจ,โฆ
Fukui Food Guide: Echizen Crab, Sauce Katsudon & Heshiko
Fukui offers Japan's most prized snow crab, its own version of sauce katsudon and the pungโฆ
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 groundsโฆ
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 rougโฆ
Echizen Crab: Phantom Brand Crab Raised by Winter Japan Sea
Echizen crab, Fukui's proud top-class winter ingredient. The rich sweetness and delicate uโฆ
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 histโฆ
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 โฆ
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 toweโฆ
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 glassโฆ
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 ofโฆ
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 yโฆ
Echizen Oroshi Soba: Fukui's Specialty Soba Eaten with Grated Daikon Radish
Fukui Prefecture's specialty gourmet, Echizen Oroshi Soba. Characterized by the unique eatโฆ
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine: Mysterious Ancient Shrine Covered in Moss
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine with mysterious grounds covered in green moss. A fantasy world creโฆ
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 largesโฆ
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. โฆ
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 โฆ
Wakasa Rainbow Line: Spectacular Views of Wakasa Bay Seen from the Summit
Wakasa Rainbow Line spanning above Wakasa Mikata Goko (Five Lakes). Breathtaking panoramicโฆ
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 โฆ
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 Kansโฆ
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 gatewayโฆ
Obama City: Ancient Food Capital of Gotsukuni and Historic Wakasa Old Town
Obama City, center of Wakasa's "Gotsukuni" (food offering province) that presented ingrediโฆ
Katsuyama Dinosaur Museum: Japan's Largest Dinosaur Sacred Ground
Katsuyama City, Japan's top dinosaur fossil excavation site. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosauโฆ
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 cโฆ
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 breathtakinโฆ
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 preโฆ
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 โฆ