Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Fukui Area

  • Fukuiken Kaihin Shizen Center
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    4.5
    13 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Sekumi 18-2
    Renovated in 2014, the Fukui Prefectural Beach Nature Center is a new type of space where you can experience learning and relaxation of the beach. You view, feed, and even touch some living creatures from Wakasaka Bay, as well as from paddies, waterways and the five lakes of Mikata. There are a variety of nature seminars throughout the year, for individuals and groups, which you can enjoy. Approximately 15 minutes via Wakasakaminaka Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasaka Expressway.

    イカ丼で有名なドライブインよしだが休店だったので、仕方なくホテルがある京都方面へ戻る途中で、偶然見つけた施設です。駐車場は無料。二階建ての施設で入館料も無料。施設の女性スタッフさんはとても愛想がよくて、親切・丁寧に対応してくれます。設備は限られたスペースにもかかわらず、展示はとても工夫されていて説明もわかりやすい。一階にある大水槽には若狭の海の魚が元気よく泳いでいる。 海の生物に実際に手で触れるコ...

  • Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda
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    4.5
    12 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Imadategunikedachou Shiduhara 28-16
    With a forest jungle gym, and mini-rafting near the source of the Asuwa River, Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda is fun for kids and adults, even including barbeque equipment and a cottage. In the “Café Picnic” located in the “Center House,” you’ll find local dishes prepared using ingredients from Ikeda Town. Naturally, you can take-out food from there and eat anywhere you like on the park grounds.

    90%が森林と言う池田町で自然を満喫出来る施設。樹上テント等こちらならではの体験や各種自然の中でも遊べるプログラムが盛りだくさんです。個人的には春か夏に訪れてみたいと思いました。

  • ELGAIA OHI
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    3.5
    12 Reviews
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    Fukui Oi-gun Oicho Narumi 1-2 Uminpia Oi
    A museum in Narumi, Oi, Oi. They have a theater equipped with an extra-large 22-meter by 6-meter screen showing virtual reality videos as well as rides exploring a concept of an outer space power plant in the latter half of the 21st century. There are also exhibits including graphic panels that allow you to learn about the future of energy and the earth through experience.

    去年訪れた時は、子供たちが大興奮で数時間いましたが、今回は中のゲーム機器が不調であまり遊べなかった。 ですが、スタッフの皆さんの対応がとてもよかったです。

  • Fukui Fine Arts Museum
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    3.5
    11 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Bunkyou 3-16-1
    Maintaining artistic works in a variety of ways, such as in collections, themed exhibits and in special exhibits, the Fukui Fine Arts Museum primarily assembles works from artists connected to Fukui Prefecture, and has been home to the Okashima collection since 1987. In the special exhibit area, you will find works by many famous artists from Japan and abroad.

    田原町駅から徒歩10分ほど。直線を基調とした建物は佐藤武夫設計事務所の設計でBCS賞を受賞している。 訪館時に開催されていたのは特別企画展「岐阜県美術館名品展」とテーマ展。特別企画展の観覧料は1,000円で同チケットでテーマ展も観覧可能。展示室内は撮影不可。テーマ展は特別企画展に合わせた展示内容となっており日本画が中心。福井にゆかりのある芸術家・作品の他、横山大観や歌川広重の作品なども展示。平日の...

  • Ono Historical Museum
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    3.0
    12 Reviews
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    Fukui Ono-shi Tenjincho 2-4
    A museum located along Sanban-dori Street in Tenjin-cho, Ono City. Their collection includes historical materials ranging from the Jomon period to the early modern period. On display are materials related to the Mt. Hakusan faith and the political reforms of Toshitada Doi, seventh member of the Doi family to rule over the Ono Domain.

    大野図書館の左手にあります。 大野市観光パスポートの対象施設です。 第一、第二展示室があり。時間もそこまで取らせないので 行ったという証にしかならなかった。

  • Shibamasa World
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    Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichouhamaji 45-1
    A theme park located in Mikuni Town Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture which has an amusement park as well as campground, pool, and other fun facilities. Some of the park’s many attractions include roller coasters, go-carts, and bicycling. There’s also clay shooting, ground golf, and one of the largest 3D mazes in Japan—from children to adults, there’s fun things for everyone! The pool, only open in summer, has a popular inner tube waterslide registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest and longest in the world. Since 2014, the park has also opened the pool at night.
  • Kanazu Sosaku no Mori
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
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    Fukui Awara-shi Miyadani 57-2-19

    森の中の道をアートを探しながら散策しました。自然と調和したアートが現れます。竹林の中に鉄のが積み上げられた作品があって、芸術だなあと思いました。

  • Fukui Prefectural Child and Family Plaza
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Narumi 1-1-1
    Primarily a facility for preschool and elementary school kids to enjoy with their parents, the Child and Family Science Center gives families an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the ocean, nature, and their environment. It is divided into five zones: the entrance, the factory, fun search, exchange, and outdoor. The outdoor zone features a playground, monuments, and an outlook floor for viewing the ocean. Approximately six minutes by car via Obama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasaka Expressway.

    An impressive indoor playground with a massive pirate ship including a compressed air cannon for kids to fire plastic balls into the surrounding ball pit ‘sea’ or at their parents / siblings. Great...

  • Roadside Station Echizen-nai Active House Echizen
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    3.5
    9 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Nyugunechizenchou Kuriya 71-335-1
    Everyone from children to adults can enjoy themselves at this Roadside Station which has a full range of facilities including a simple 25 meter pool, a children’s pool, a synchronized swimming pool, a running water pool and a water slide pool. Don’t forget your swimming cap!

    プールと温泉(漁火)を利用しました。プールは小さな子どもも楽しめそうですが、ペンキが剥げていたりして老朽化しています。スライダーは結構スピードがありました。プールの水はあまりきれいとは言えません。 2階は温泉になっていて、漁火にわざわざ入らなくてもよかったかな?プールを出て更衣室に入ってすぐシャンプー等完備されているシャワーがありました。脱水機もあります。 お風呂は意外と小さく、人が多いと利用しづ...

  • Shirahama Beach
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    4.0
    7 Reviews
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    Fukui Oi-gun Takahamacho Sonobe 60 Area
    A swimming beach in Sonobe, Takahama, Oi. Stretching out from Torii Beach, the beach has beautiful white sands and blue waters. On the east side is Wakasa Wada Beach, and nearby you'll find Wakasa Shirahama BBQ Park and Wakasa Wada Camping Ground.

    Os bares poderia ter mais porções voltadas um pouco mais para os ocidentais,somadas com as japonesas

  • Megane Museum
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Shinyokoe 2-3-4 Inside the glasses hall
    This glasses museum is located in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, which produces more than 90% of the glasses made in Japan. In addition to in-depth exhibits on the history of eyeglasses, the museum also features a glasses shop where visitors can try out the latest models of Made in JAPAN glasses, a cafe offering sweets from Sabae City, a souvenir corner, and more. Visitors can also try their hand at making a one-of-a-kind pair of glasses. The museum is about a 15-minute walk from JR Sabae City.

    メガネミュージアムの2fにあるカフェです。軽食がと飲み物が中心のお店でした。 ケーキセットを頼みました。チーズケーキとアイスコーヒーで値段は700円で普通のおいしさでした。店内はメガネ会館の店舗やオブジェ、ガラス張りになって風景も見渡せ良い雰囲気でした。

  • Kyukamura Echizen Mikuni
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    Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichousaki 15-45
    A place to feel the ocean breeze while you enjoy autocamping, tennis, and grand golf, the Kyukamura Echizen Mikuni gives you a great sense of open space, facing the Sea of Japan. There are several things you can try out including kids’ programs, so it’s great for families. They also have set plans for events plus lodging in the hotel located in Kyukamura.
  • Asuwayama Park
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    4.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Yamaokuchou 58-97
    An amusement park located in Asuwayama Park, a lush park with spectacular views 20 minutes from the Fukui interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. Surrounded by trees and situated on a sloping hill, facilities include a small zoo and playground. The new Happy Jungle zoo building provides a space which animals and people can share, and here visitors will find capybara, marmosets, and other small mammals as well as birds and reptiles. There are also rare animals such as parrots and parakeets protected under the Washington Convention as well as red kangaroos.

    足羽山公園の中ににある、無料で入れる遊園地と動物園です。 とても楽しくて、無料で入れるのはすごいと思います。 カピバラとモルモットとアヒルとニホンザルに餌やりが出来ます。それぞれ100円かかるけど、入館が無料だから安いと思います。

  • Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center
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    4.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukui Mikata-gun Mihamacho Nyu
    An exhibition hall along Prefectural Route 141 in Nyu, Mihama, Mikata. It's located opposite the Kansai Electric Power Company Mihama Nuclear Power Plant. On display are videos and models that explore the themes of nuclear power generation, nuclear power plant safety measures, radiation, and energy mixing. There's also a cafe overlooking the sea and a shop selling specialty goods.

    半島の先にある原発の、橋を渡る手前にあります。 原子炉容器の1/3縮尺の模型、格納容器の模型などあり、興味のある方なら面白いでしょう。福島の事故の反省に基づき、安全の為の取り組みについての説明もたくさんありました。 原寸大の原子炉容器を模した部屋では発電手順を示すビデオ上映もありましたが、デジタルで良いので、見学者が制御棒などを操作して変化を見られる装置とかがあれば、もっと楽しめるかな?と思いまし...

  • Suishohama Beach
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatagunmihamachou Takenami
    A swimming beach located in Mihama Town, Mikata County, Fukui Prefecture considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Hokuriku area. The beach’s waters are shallow and clear, and the tiny grains of sand which make up the beach area glitter like tiny crystals, creating a lovely contrast. The beach is also famed for its picturesque view of the Tsunegami Peninsula, as well as its gorgeous sunsets, which die the shoreline red. In summer, this popular destination is visited by great numbers of visitors from the Hokuriku and Kansai regions looking to go swimming; the beach is also a renowned marine sports destination and date spot.
  • Wakasa Uriwari Meisui Park
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Fukui Mikatakaminakagun-gun Wakasacho Tentokuji 37-1
    A park in Tentokuji, Wakasa, Mikata-kaminaka. Located near the boundary of Tentokuji Temple it consists of the forested area surrounding Uriwari Falls, chosen as one of the Hundred Best Famous Waters. You can enjoy the abundant nature of the different seasons, including nearly 10,000 hydrangeas that bloom in June. In August they hold the Wakasa Uriwari Meisui Festival.

    全国名水百選に選ばれている「瓜割の滝の周辺に広がる森は、木の間から光が差し込み、岩には苔が群生する幻想的な光景が見られます。庭園内には、1万株ものアジサイや、桜、モミジなどが植えられており、四季折の景色を見せてくれます。

  • Echizen Misaki Suisen Land
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    Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho Chigadaira 27-1-2
    A park located in Chigadaira, Echizen Town, Nyu Country, Fukui Prefecture. Visitors can view daffodils which bloom on the grounds from November through March. There's also a hall with a daffodil garden in the center of the park where you can see daffodils flowering year-round. Other highlights include the Cape Echizen Lighthouse and an observatory.
  • Fishing Park Mikata
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
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    Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Ogawa 17-36
    Kids and adults can enjoy the Fishing Park Mikata—the only ocean-fishing park in Wakasa, where you can go fishing amid the gorgeous scenery. The staff will explain to you how to load the bait and use the reel, so even beginners can rest easy. Also, there is a barbeque terrace, so you can enjoy the fish you just caught.

    半島の先にあるのでアクセスは便利ではないです。その分、安全でありながら、自然に近い環境で子供たちに釣りを楽しんでもらおうと思って選びました。GWで混雑していたので雰囲気と言う点ではいまひとつでしたが、釣果が良かったので、十分にエンジョイできました。今度は平日にゆっくり行くべき場所かなと。

  • Fukui Botanical Garden Plantopia
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho Asahi 17-3-1
    A botanical garden located along National Route 417 in Asahi, Echizen Town, Nyu County. In a site covering 25 ha you can see over 3,000 types of naturally growing plants. In the main building they have exhibits displaying the evolutionary history of plants as well as a mini greenhouse with a collection of succulent plants. They also have hands-on classes such as creating handicrafts using plants.

    広大な植物園で、四季折々の草花も楽しめる。 土日はクラフトのイベントもあるようです。 しかし、植物園内のトイレの清掃が行き届いていなかったり、老朽化しており、厳しいです。 (建物内トイレはきれいです。ただし和式) 小さい子連れにはオススメしません。

  • Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Field Station
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    Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Murokochou Terao 51-11 Inside forest of the Marine dinosaurs
    An outdoor dinosaur museum located in Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture famous as one of the largest dinosaur fossil excavation sites in Japan. The grounds are divided into three zones—a viewing area where you can see the fossil excavation site up close, an exhibition hall where you can learn about the fossils found here and the techniques used, and an area where you can experience what it’s like to excavate a fossil yourself. Visiting the site is a tour-only affair. You can reserve a tour in advance, and same-day tour tickets are also sold on a first come, first serve basis. A dedicated bus is used to get to the site which can be boarded in front of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.

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Northeast of Kyoto, the ancient Tojinbo Cliffs separate Fukui prefecture from the Sea of Japan in a stretch of land well worth exploring. Water sports and seaside delicacies are available in abundance as the spectacular rugged coastline flattens down into beaches to the west of the prefecture, while inland, Fukui is home to Zen Buddhist temples and historic ruins.

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