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
Kehi Jingu Shrine
Kehi Jingu Shrine, which is said to had been founded in year 70 AD, is the head village shrine of Hokuriku. The great torii (a gateway at the entrance of a Shinto shrine) is designated as a nationally important cultur...
Kehi-no-Matsubara Kehi Pine Grove)
Kehi-no-Matsubara (Kehi pine grove) is one of the best scenic spots in Japan, and is considered one of the three largest pine tree forests, along with Niji-no-Matsubara and Miho-no-Matsubara. The beautiful scenery is ...
Yokokura Mineral Spring
The Yokokura Mineral Spring is located 15 minutes by car from the urban area of Katsuyama city. This hot spring is great for a foot bath. Visitors can also go around the historical sites in Fukui prefecture, such as T...
Sugiyama Mineral Spring
When the 4th generation Seigoro went to the mountains in order to cut firewood, he received a white rock from a tengu (a Japanese long-nosed goblin) at a place called Tengu Wall. It is said that that was the origin of...
"SASAYURI"
SASAYURI is a spa facility located inside the Hotel Harvest Ski Jam Katsuyama. After enjoying a bath, visitors can relax in a 50 tatami mat sized Japanese style resting lounge for free.