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
Kogashima Hot Springs
This hot springs is located on the east side of Suigetsu Lake. It is good for arthralgia, rheumatism, and skin disorders.
Mikata Hot Springs "Kirara"
Relax both the body and mind in a miniature garden style open-air bath and in relaxation and massage rooms where you can enjoy a far infrared rays sauna and a salt sauna.
Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum
This museum features relics that were excavated from the Jomon ruins in the town. The Torihama shell mound is displayed. Also, many workshops (such as Jomon pottery making and Magatama bead making) are available.
Mikata Ishi Kannon (A stone image of the goddess of compassion made of Mikata stone)
Since ancient times, the Goddess of Compassion has been worshiped, primarily by people who have lost the use of their limbs. In Mitedo Hall (the hall of limbs), crutches, plaster casts, and wooden limbs are piled up a...
Kumagawashuku
Kumagawashuku was an important post town linking Wakasa and Kyoto, and it developed quite a bit after 1590. There are remains of bandokoro (a gate for the town) and residences with storehouses, and an irrigation chann...