Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Fukui
Natural Scenery of the Sea and Mountains, with the Allure of Free Seafood Delights
Fukui Prefecture is graced with natural scenery formed by the mountains and the sea, including the scenic beauty of Echizen and the Wakasa coastline. The prefecture also has many cultural facilities and historically important sites, with tasty seafood offering an additional attraction, especially the area's renowned Echizen snow crab.
Major specialty products : Echizen snow crab, Echizen oroshi soba noodles, Echizen bamboo dolls, pink shrimp
Number one in Japan for : Production of eyewear frames, production of traditional tesuki washi paper, production of decorative cords for traditional gifts, discovery of dinosaur fossils
Sightseeing destinations : Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
Awara Hot Springs
Awara Hot Springs, which was discovered in 1883, is an important hot spring that boasts of more than 100 years of history. Its appearance and atmosphere have been loved by many people. It is now called Kansai-no-Okuz...
Echizen Crab Museum
Visitors enter a dome made in the image of an Echizen crab. Then they come to an exhibition area where they can learn everything about the Echizen crab, an experiment zone, and an academic zone where they can explore ...
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
This museum is one of the largest museums in the world. It is located in Katsuyama city in Fukui prefecture, and is well known as a treasure house of dinosaur fossils in Japan. In the large open-air space, skeletal st...
Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple
Daihonzan Eiheiji is a dojo (training hall) for those who aim to be Zen priests. It was founded by Dogen almost 750 years ago, in the year 1244. It is located in the Daibutsuji mountain area, which is about 16 kilome...
Ski Jam Katsuyama
Ski Jam is the largest ski resort in western Japan. It is not only easily accessible from Osaka and Nagoya, but it also boasts top quality facilities and snow, promising both beginners and advanced skiers a great skii...