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
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...
Maruoka Castle and Cherry Blossoms
This castle has the longest history in Japan. It has 400 cherry trees, and the site was chosen as one of the 100 most beautiful scenic spots in Japan. The castle is surrounded by cherry trees, which make it appear as ...
Echizen Bamboo Doll Village
The Echizen Bamboo Doll Village has many excellent bamboo dolls and bamboo crafts made of Moso bamboo and Madake bamboo, which are created in both the traditional genre and in the Noh genre. The facility includes a wo...
Tojinbo Cliff
The highlight of Tojinbo is an area of various roughly cut rocks that have been eroded by the ocean. There is a cliff that is about 1 km long, and the way that the waves of the Japan Sea hit against it is stunning. Th...
Five Lakes of Mikata
Five lakes spread over both Mihama and Wakasa towns. The lakes of Kugushi, Suigetsu, Suga, Mitaka and Hiruga each have a different quality, such as sea water, fresh water, and brackish water. Each of them have differe...