Tropical beaches in the summer and mountains covered with snow in winter, Fukui prefecture has best of both worlds. In this article we will highlight the best places you should visit in Fukui prefecture…
Tsuruga and Wakasa offer rich heritage and nature.
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum ( 福井県立恐竜博物館 ) Description ———————————————————————— This interesting museum is very popular with exhibits such as the 42 dinosaur skeletons in the large gallery, and the realistic dioramas and videos. The valuable Japanese dinosaurs discovered in Fukui are also not to be missed. Nearby Spots: ———————————————————————— Heisen-ji Temple Hakusan Shrine Echizen Ōno Castle Eihei-ji Temple Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins Maruoka Castle Yokokan Garden Fukui City History Museum Happiring Fukui Castle Ruins The Temporary Abode of Rosanjin: Iroha Souan Fukui City Travel Guide: ———————————————————————— Fukui Fukui Itineraries: Fukui Tours & Activities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- All this and more in:
Hokojima is located along the Echizen Coast of Fukui Prefecture, and it's made up of column-shaped rock formations that have been eroded by the sea. It's a popular spot to enjoy the sunset thanks to stunning views like these!📷: @choro___ri---- 📍Hokojima, #Fukui.⠀.⠀.⠀.#JapanTravel #MyJapan #japangram #japanfan #ilovejapan #visitjapan #wanderlust #traveler #travelgoals #missingtravel #dreamingoftravel #nihon #giappone #japon #jepang #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #naturegood #japan
The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
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There's not much good (English) information online about Fukui, so let me take you through the best things to do in Fukui to help you plan your trip.
Fukui’s top attraction is better than ever.
Around two hours from Kyoto is Takahama in Fukui Prefecture – one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. 💙🌊 Known for its scenic coastlines, stunning beaches, and natural beauty, it’s also home to Meikyodo Cave (pictured), one of eight natural caves in Shiroyama Park. Overlooking Wakasa Bay, the view from the park is said to be truly spectacular at sunset! 📷 Captured by @robertmichaelpoole. #VisitJapanAU #Nature
Maruoka Castle is an old Japanese castle with a notable three-story wooden donjon, giving it architectural and historical significance. Its distinctive look and hilltop location made it strategically important as a military fortress in medieval Japan.
Fukui is the capital of Fukui Prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. Fukui used to be one of the powerful cities of Echizen Province, and despite frequent destruction, in particular due to bombings in 1945 or an...
Kadohara Station, Fukui Prefecture by aocha131 via Japan Blossoms
Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama - Echizen Daibutsu: Credit: @kyoko1903
The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
Tojinbo Cliffs: the Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui Prefecture are are an ancient rock formation and a site of legend and beauty.
Need a reason to head off the beaten path when travel normalizes once more? We think this spot is a massive incentive to check out Fukui, one of Japan's least visited prefectures (we still don't know why that is, because it's beautiful!). Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha, along with an incredible number of other Buddhist statues adorning the walls. We hope you'll have the chance to see it for yourself in the future! 📷: @infinitepassport -----⠀ 📍Seidaiji Temple, #Fukui .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . #JapanTravel #MyJapan #fukuijapan #japangram #japanfan #ilovejapan #fukuiprefecture #visitjapan #traditionaljapan #missingjapan #wanderlust #japan #traveler
Need a reason to head off the beaten path when travel normalizes once more? We think this spot is a massive incentive to check out Fukui, one of Japan's least visited prefectures (we still don't know why that is, because it's beautiful!). Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha, along with an incredible number of other Buddhist statues adorning the walls. We hope you'll have the chance to see it for yourself in the future! 📷: @infinitepassport -----⠀ 📍Seidaiji Temple, #Fukui .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . #JapanTravel #MyJapan #fukuijapan #japangram #japanfan #ilovejapan #fukuiprefecture #visitjapan #traditionaljapan #missingjapan #wanderlust #japan #traveler
Fukui’s top attraction is better than ever.
The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
Fukui’s top attraction is better than ever.
The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
Kasumigajo Park is located in the city of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Probably one of the lesser-known prefectures, but that doesn't mean there's not a reason to go visit! Located at the base of
Fukui's Shindaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Daibutsu, a 17 meter high statue of Buddha. There's also a wall filled with hundreds of smaller statues which are truly breathtaking!📸: @aoi_travelgraphy-----⠀📍Shindaiji Temple, #Fukui.⠀.⠀.⠀.#JapanTravel #MyJapan #japangram #fukuijapan #fukuiprefecture #traditionaljapan #japan #japanlovers #buddha #temple #templesofjapan #japanestemple #culture #japaneseculture #nihon #nippon #japon #giappone
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Places to Visit between Kyoto and Tokyo
Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, is home to Nishiyama Park, Tojinbo Cliffs, Maruoka Castle and Echizen Daibutsu. Even though these sights are quite far from Fukui city, they can be easily accessed through local trains and buses! Not only does this prefecture have beautiful cultural sites, it also has food unique to its area - like snow crab and sesame tofu! We have compiled a list of 5 things you must eat if you visit Fukui. Crab Udon Fukui prefecture is known for its Echizen crab, a species of large, male snow crab with sweet and juicy meat. While it tastes delicious over steaming udon noodles, crab can also be enjoyed over rice, miso soup, or as tempura. This juicy crab meat is typically caught in early November to late March. This specific udon was served by the Tojinbo Cliffs on Tojinbo Shopping Street. Head over to the Tojinbo Tower and begin walking down to the cliffs, where you will find the shopping street! Crab udon and other seafood dishes can also be found at Nihonkai Sakanamachi, a well known seafood market. If you’re interested in any additional information about the seafood market, we have linked their website below. Tojinbo Tower: Japan, 〒913-0064 Fukui, Sakai, Mikunicho Anto, 東尋坊 Nihonkai Sakanamachi: 1 Chome-1531 Wakabacho, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0125, Japan Nihonkai Sakanamachi Website: https://www.sakanamachi.info/ Kaisen-Don (Seafood Rice Bowl) While this seafood bowl may change depending on the season, it always has delicious sashimi on top of rice - complete with wasabi. In addition to Echizen crab, you can find plenty of other fresh seafood options to top your kaisen-don! The four ports surrounding the Sea of Japan give access to fresh Amaebi shrimp, mackerel, and tilefish. It is recommended to eat both the rice and the fish at the same time, while putting small portions of wasabi on each bite. This bowl can be found at the Seafood Restaurant in Echizen-Takefu Roadside Station, along with a few other restaurants and an ice cream shop! Seafood Restaurant Echizen Marumatsu: Japan, 〒915-0042 Fukui, Echizen, Oyacho, 38-5-1 道の駅越前たけふ内2階 Volga Rice This Western inspired dish, also known as Tonkatsu Omurice, can be found in Echizen City and each restaurant has a slight variation to make the heavy sauce. Omurice is a popular dish in Japan and consists of fried rice being topped with an omelet. In Fukui, the fluffy egg omelet is much thinner and topped with tonkatsu (pork that is breaded and deep fried) doused in a demi-glace sauce. The thick sauce is made from beef stock and red wine. This dish was also served at the Seafood Restaurant in Echizen-Takefu Roadside Station, but another amazing restaurant is Yokogawa Bunten near Takefu station. They have a variety of Japanese-Western dishes, but their volga rice is a fan favorite! Yokogawa Bunten: 1 Chome-4-35 Kyomachi, Echizen, Fukui 915-0813, Japan Echizen Oroshi Soba These thicker buckwheat noodles are served cold on a plate and paired with a dipping sauce made up of soy sauce mixed with dashi stock. For toppings, you can add daikon oroshi (grated radish), bonito flakes and negi onions. The part of this recipe that is special to Echizen City, is the radish which gives it a fresh kick. One of the most famous soba restaurants is Shingetsutei, which is located in Echizen-cho. However, if you’re unable to make it, no worries! You can order their soba kits online through their website. There are even places in Fukui, like Echizen Soba Dojo, that teach you how to make your own soba noodles from scratch! While you do need to make a reservation ahead of time, it is well worth the fun experience. These photos were taken from a soba-making experience during an airbnb stay at Nakamuraya farmhouse Inn. Shingetsutei: 14-21 Uchigori, Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui 916-0147, Japan Shingetsutei’s Website: https://shop.singetutei.jp/products/list Echizen Soba Dojo: 31-1-91 Fukumachi, Fukui, 918-8027, Japan Echizen Soba Dojo’s Website: https://www.fukuisoba-fanclub.com/echizen_soba_dojo.html Nakamuraya Farmhouse Inn Link Black Sesame Sweet Potato Cake If you are looking for a sweet treat or a gift to take home from your travels, try these sweet potato sesame cakes! Sweet potatoes are sweet and surrounded by a deep purple skin - perfect for a soft, creamy dessert. These cakes can be homemade by using either a food processor or manually mixing cooked sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, butter and sugar. Another common souvenir and popular dessert from the Fukui region is Habutae mochi. Much like the sweet potato cake, it only uses a few ingredients: rice, sugar and adzuki beans. A popular confectionery is Kansenso, a Japanese sweets manufacturing company founded in the Meiji period (1910) and has been developing in Fukui ever since then. Another Japanese sweets confectionery is Matsuoka-ken, located on Floor 1 of the Fukui Central Station. Most dessert souvenirs can be found on Tojinbo Shopping Street or small shops around the prefecture! Kansenso: 1 Chome-21-24 Central, Fukui, 910-0006, Japan Kansenso’s Website: http://www.kansendo.com/ Matsuoka-ken: Japan, 〒910-0006 Fukui, Central, 1 Chome−1−25 プリズム福井 １階 Matsuoka-ken’s Website: http://habutae.com/ Exploring Fukui’s diverse food is a memorable and exciting adventure! From savory crab udon to sweet and fluffy potato cakes, every dish is an unforgettable experience that can be enjoyed with gorgeous coastal scenery. In conclusion, Fukui’s culinary scene is a reflection of Japan’s coast and natural resources, so be sure to take some souvenirs! 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Hokoshima Island in Fukui is named after its columns of stone which look like spears. If you visit, make sure to try climbing all the way to the summit! 🌊🧗📸CREDIT: @anbalance_film~~#VisitJapan #Climbing #Outdoor #WhenWeTravelAgain📌 Fukui PrefectureTag 📸 photos #VisitJapanUS to give us permission to repost to our channels.Follow @VisitJapan.US for your daily dose of Japan!
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The local capital offers access to serene nature, seafood, and dinosaurs.
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Fukui’s top attraction is better than ever.
