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
Uryu Industrial Arts Hall
The Uryu Industrial Arts hall is a facility that was established in a paper-making building that was originally built in the middle of the Edo period. The building was moved and restored here. Visitors can observe the...
Nishiyama Park
This park is an oasis where visitors can enjoy all year around. They can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, azaleas at the beginning of the summer, colored leaves in the fall, and snow in the winter. The park was se...
Kippou-ji Temple
Kippouji-temple was being used as a training dojo when the founder of the Zen Soto sect, Dogen, moved from Kyoto in 1243. Dogen trained in this temple until he moved to Daibutsu-ji, the current site of Eihei-ji temple...
Ancient tombs of Matsuoka
The ancient tombs of Matsuoka consist of about 50 tombs from 3 BC to the 7th century AD. They are located on Matsuoka hill in Eiheiji town. The mixture of square, round, or keyhole-shaped tumuli are scattered about. T...
katsuyama Sagicho Festival
This is an unusual festival that “brings spring” to the Oketsu area. It boasts of a more than 300 year history. Men and children dress in women's red kimono underwear and dance around and beat drums to Japanese mus...