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Fukui City Art Museum

4.0

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Fukui-shi Geba 3-1111

"This art museum is located inside Geba Central Park in Geba 3-Chome, Fukui City. It features a collection of works by the sculptor Hiroatsu Takata, who grew up in Fukui. The permanent exhibit, ""The World of Hiroatsu Takata,"" features some 80 sculptures and around 10 sketches. The museum also holds special exhibitions as well as workshops in which participants can try their hand at making a variety of objects."

The art museum is good, though can be expensive to get into the exhibits. Exhibits change regularly. It is attached to a great and large park, with fields, a fountain with paddling pool, and a big...
Roadside Station Wakasa-Kumagawajuku

3.5

8 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Kumagawa 11-1-1

Built in the image of Kumagawa Juku, Roadside Station Wakasa-Kumagawajuku is a roadside station at the entrance to Kumagawa, and includes a shop selling specialty goods, a restaurant with local flavors, and a resource center where you can learn about the history of Saba Kaido. Many events are held throughout the year, making it a fun place year round. The open hours for shops and restaurants for March to November are different than for December to February, so please check it in advance.

道の駅に併設されています。鯖街道のメインの鯖寿司をいただきました。脂がのって非常に美味しかったです。道の駅のお土産コーナーでも鯖寿司を買って帰りました。
Yumeore Katsuyama, the Hataya Memorial Hall

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Katsuyamashi Shouwamachi 1-7-40

This is a living cultural property where you can enjoy the world of textiles and see how the textile machines of the Showa period worked. You can try working the looms or reeling silk from cocoons so you can have fun while learning about the history of textiles and the way things work. You can also try weaving by hand and silk bead crafts.

勝山市はかつての繁栄を残す町並みであるが、その源が絹織物であったことは認識なく、当館にてよく学ぶことができた。糸の巻取り位置を移動する機構がカム軸式になっていて、巻取り軸の回転とともに糸の走査位置が左右に動くところに見入ってしまった。紡績会社が全国各地から若い働き手を集め、その若い人材に教育もしていた、などは滋賀・福井・石川などに共通のことだったかもしれない。生きている蚕の展示もあって、館の展示の...
Tojinbo Tower

3.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichouantou Tojiban

Tojinbo Tower rises to a height of 100 meters above sea level and 55 meters above the ground, giving spectacular views; its status as the only large observation tower on the Sea of Japan coast has made it very popular. From the second floor level of the Tower, visitors can view the Tojinbo Coast, with its precipitous cliffs (sculpted by the action of the Sea of Japan’s fierce waves) which extend for a length of around one kilometer, as well as Oshima Island and the Echizen Coast; looking the other way, they can see the peaks of Mt. Hakusan. Tojinbo Tower is also famous as a great place for bringing couples closer together. The Tower is located approximately 25-minute drive from the Kanazu Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.

東尋坊の崖が高さ100mありその上に立つタワーが約50mほどあるので、景色はかなり良いです。崖の際からはかなりスリルはありますが、こちらは別の角度で安全に見ることができます。白山の綺麗な姿も見えました。レストランでついでに食事をしましたが、「カニちらし」は味噌汁が付いて美味しくいただきましたが、もう少しボリュームが欲しかったです。
Jinguji Temple

4.5

29 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Jinguji 30-4

Being a syncretized Shinto and Buddhist temple, this is an extremely rare temple where worshippers clap their hands. It is famous for the Shinto ritual of omizu-okuri (sending water) to the Nara’s Todaiji Temple Nigatsu-do Hall. It houses a late Kamakura period Deva Gate (a Nationally Important Cultural Property) and Nanboku-cho period wooden god and sitting goddess statues as well as the main hall (also a National Important Cultural Property) which was built in the Muromachi period and is so magnificent that it is said to be the best in Wakasa.

福井県小浜市の天台宗のお寺。本尊は薬師如来坐像。東大寺二月堂への「お水送り」が行われる。鎌倉初期、若狭彦神社別に神宮寺に改名。
Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata)

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Prefecture Mikata-gun Mihama-cho/Wakasa cho

Mikata-goko (Five Lakes of Mikata) in Mikatakaminaka County is a collective name for five lakes: Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hiruga. Due to differences in depth and salinity, each lake is a slightly different color on its surface, and they form magical scenery. Rainbow Line Summit Park is known as a viewing point for overlooking all the five lakes.
Echizen Bamboo Doll Village

4.0

29 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Maruokachoukamikumeda 63-1

Home to the Takeningyo Workshop—the only shop in Japan that processes from bamboo splitting to assembly—the Echizen Bamboo Doll Village displays exquisite works made by bamboo artisans in the Takeningyo Display Hall, and offers up many Echizen bamboo puppets and fine bamboo products for sale. They also sell Hokuriku crafts, and popular Fukui souvenirs and local sake.

Our tour bus stopped here for lunch which they had a restaurant upstairs, which I enjoyed very much. Tried their soba which is sold downstairs, ladies from restaurant were selling it upstairs for...
Asuwa-jinja Shrine

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Asuwakamichou 108

With a deep faith and history spanning over 1,500 years since its founding, the Asuwa-jinja Shrine—named for the ancestor deity of Echizen—venerates Emperor Keitai as the main deity, with other deities worshipped here as well. On the grounds you’ll find takao maples and weeping cherry trees which were designated as Natural Monuments in 1970. They are best viewed in mid November and around April 10th respectively, when many visitors enjoy them.

引き続き散歩です。足羽川を越えて笏谷石で建造された「愛宕坂」から入ります。ところどころ残る雪に気を付けつつ緩やかな石段を経由、大ぶりな枝垂桜が枝を広げる広場をやや進んで拝殿に到達します。100m強の低山の中腹あたりですから大した高さはありませんが、途中急斜面の北東側に広がる福井市中心街の夜景は見どころです。
Echizen Onsen Rotenburo Isaribi

4.0

27 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Fukui Nyu-gun Echizencho Kuriya 71-335-1

This day-use hot spring bathhouse attached to Roadside Station Echizen is located about a 50-minute drive from Sabae Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway. along National Routes 8, 365, and 305. It is comprised of two areas, the Kani no Yu and the Suisen no Yu, each equipped with characteristic outdoor baths and indoor baths. The two areas are rotated between the genders on the 15th of each month. All of its baths face the majestic Sea of Japan, allowing bathers to relax while enjoying views of the sunset, the starry night sky, or the lights of the fishing boats in the water. Its sodium hydrogen carbonate springs are said to help with conditions such as nerve pain and muscle soreness.

お昼前に利用しました。貸切風呂の方がゆったりできるかなと思いましたが、あいにく利用できませんでした。でも、利用者の少ない日で貸し切り状態でした。景色もよくて、すいていたし、休憩スペースは広々していてゆっくりできました。また来年蟹漁が始まる頃にお邪魔したいです。
Akagurizaki Auto Camping Ground

4.5

14 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Oi-gun Oicho Oshima 21-95

オートキャンプ場では設備も整い、バンガローからキャンプサイトまで色々と選ぶことが出来る。売店では大概のものが手に入るので、キャンプなどの時に忘れ物をしたときに重宝する。海の近くだが、林があるため海風もきつく無く、バイクも潮だらけにはならなかった。ウイスキー片手に潮騒を聞きながら思いを巡らすのも心地よい。３度行ったが、お勧めである。
Fukuiken Kaihin Shizen Center

4.5

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Fukui City Museum of Natural History

4.5

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Fukuishi Asuwakamichou 147

This museum has a permanent exhibition consisting of three areas themed around the relationship between people and nature: Mt. Asuwa Nature Encyclopedia, History of our Hometown and Nature of our Hometown. It also has an observatory which it uses to popularize celestial events so that many people can enjoy them. The museum also holds various observation gatherings and courses and you can participate in star-gazing without prior reservation.

Still just 100 yen, which is excellent value for this museum. Has the same interesting exhibits of local geology and wildlife, plus they have added some new items. They now have a simple English...
Roadside Station Sakai

3.5

8 Reviews

Transportation

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Sakaichoukuragaichi 34-14-1

Roadside Station Sakai is located in Sakai City, which has long been a prosperous agricultural area, focusing mainly on rice. It features a direct sales store that sells fresh vegetables produced on a farm, and monthly workshops of cooking and crafts, etc. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy tofu, beans or miso-based meals, and traditional meals. There are big festivals held in spring and fall.

道路から入りやすい駐車場で、とっても大きいです。道の駅は、農産物やお土産も売っています。季節に合わせた農産物で、今は、柿と梨の時期でした
Nihonkai Sakanamachi Seafood Market

Shopping

Fukui Pref. Tsurugashi Wakabachou 1-1531

Located in Wakaba Town, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, this is the largest seafood market selling products from the Sea of Japan, and is host to 70 establishments like seafood shops and restaurants. Among the market stalls you’ll hear the energetic voices of the market vendors trying to sell their wares and you’ll see a wide variety of seafood delicacies on all of the stalls trucked in directly from Tsuruga Port such as fresh seafood, processed foods, and the local specialty, kombu seaweed. The seafood rice bowls, popular with tourists, are topped with a whole variety of different foods and all at a good price. Each bowl comes packed with a huge amount of seafood such as tuna, sea bream, shrimp, salmon roe and salmon, etc. The market officially opens at 10 a.m. but apart from the restaurants most stalls start trading from 8:30 a.m. onwards.
Wakasa History Museum

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Obamashi Onyu 2-104

This museum, which collects, stores and exhibits objects concerning the history and folklore of the Wakasa region, actively plans various events including themed and touring exhibitions in addition to a wide range of permanent exhibitions such as Buddha statues made in the region and those influenced by the former capital Kyoto, the diverse festival culture of Wakasa and artefacts from the Paleolithic to the Tumulus Periods. There are also original products incorporating typical Wakasa historical and natural scenes in their designs on sale.

This a great place to learn about the history, importance and influence of the Wakasa area. It is a very informative tour and I recommend going there. However, it may seem small compared to other...
Kinoko no Mori Amusement Land

4.5

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Oigunoichou Shikano 42-27

This is a mini park with the theme of mushrooms, the specialty of Oi-cho. Kinoko Monoshirikan is a facility with environmental models recreating the growth of mushrooms, exhibits of replicas of approximately 120 types of edible and poisonous mushrooms, mushrooms from around the world and rare mushrooms and visitors can see the cultivation of shiitake mushrooms, the specialty of Oi-cho. There is also a specialty shop as well as Kinoko Chaya, which serves snacks, and a barbeque facility.

大きな滑り台のあるところはいくつか行ったのですが、エレベーターで上がれるのは斬新てすね一応アスレチック兼用の登り口もあります他に芝すべりや手漕ぎのトロッコなど色々遊べます。入園料や芝すべりやすべり台の敷物なとで飲食除外で1000円ほどかかりました園自体は広大とはいえないのと、滑り台もそう何度も滑るものではないので、体を動かしたい子供にとっては、そろそろ帰りたい発言が出るくらいでした小...
Mikatagoko Rainbow Line

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Mikatakaminakagunwakasachou Kiyama 18-2-2

The Rainbow Line is a toll road with a total length of 11.24 kilometers that extends from Sasada, Mihama Town to Umiyama, Wakasa Town. The road passes between Hiruga Lake and Suigetsu Lake, before climbing up to the summit of Mt. Baijo-dake, where the Rainbow Line Summit Park offers superb views over the Mikatagoko (Mikata Five Lakes). The Summit Park includes an observation deck, restaurants, shops selling local specialty products.
Sabae City Nishiyama Zoo

4.5

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Sabaeshi Sakuramachi 3-8-9

Opened in 1985, the Sabae City Nishiyama Zoo has made great strides in raising and breeding rare wild animals, particularly the red panda. This zoo is one of the few in the country to successfully breed red pandas. Red pandas don’t like the heat so you can’t see them much in summer, but there are live cameras placed inside and outside the red panda house, so you can see them in all their cuteness.

豪雪の中、鯖江の駅から歩いて行きました！人がマダラの中、辿り着いた時は感動でした。そして、目的のレッサーパンダちゃんが可愛い❤️ リスザルちゃんもかわいい。ここが入場料無料とは驚きです！来れてよかったです。
Takidanji Temple

4.0

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichoutakidani 1-7-15

Founded by Eiken Shonin in 1375 during the Northern and Southern Dynasties Period, Takidaniji Temple houses a number of National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties and old documents, always keeping a portion of them on display. It has much to see, including the sansui garden, a Place of Scenic Beauty in the country. This spectacular Japanese garden offers a nice atmosphere through each of the four seasons.

各地の神社仏閣の人気ランキング？を掲載しているサイトから行き着きました。旅のガイドブック的なものには全く掲載されていませんでした。しかし福井と言えば永平寺ですが小規模な神社としては非常に魅力的なところです。東尋坊からも近く観光スポットとしては非常に良い場所です。本堂では色々とガイドもしてくれます。
Echizen Ono Castle

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Onoshi Shiromachi 3-109

Echizen Ono Castle was built by Kanamori Nagachika who was Oda Nobunaga’s vassal, and recently it has also been called “castle in the sky Echizen Ono Castle”. The Ono basin is surrounded by mountains on every side. The lofty castle rises up at the central part of Kameyama, however, when the castle town is wrapped in a sea of clouds, the castle appears as if it is floating in the sky. It is said that the period from October to the end of April is when this phenomenon occurs, and it is especially likely to occur around November. It is recommended to view it from Inuyama which is located to the west of Echizen Ono Castle.

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Fukui Areas

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.