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Awara / Sakai

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Maruoka Castle (Kasumigajo)

4.0

351 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Maruokachoukasumichou 1-59

This castle on a hill, located in Maruoka Town of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, was built by Shibata Katsuie’s nephew Shibata Katsutoyo in 1576. Nowadays, only two-story and three-roofed castle tower (tenshukaku) remains, and it was registered as Important Cultural Properties in 1950. It is the oldest tenshukaku in existence in the country, and about 400 cherry trees were planted around it as part of the surrounding Kasumigajo Park. A light-up event is held when the cherry blossoms bloom, giving the tower an ethereal look.

This castle ranks 30th of the thousands of Japanese ancient castles. However there was nothing much to see. It was destroyed in an earthquake and it was rebuilt after that. The ticket set including...
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

4.0

215 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichousaki 74-2-3

This aquarium is located within Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. It is near the scenic spot Tojinbo. There are several exhibits where visitors can observe and interact with marine and waterside life up close, as well as shows and feeding events. There’s a large “ocean fish tank” containing a school of nearly 3,000 sardines, as well as a “coral sea” featuring a water tank underneath the glass floor, making it feel like you’re walking on the surface. Visitors can also watch penguins swim from an underwater tunnel and swim along with the fish in the “jabu jabu ocean pool.”

Entrance fee is a bit expensive, almost 2000 yen per person, but a discount can be had with a coupon. Check their website for any coupons before going. A great aquarium once inside, with many...
Tojinbo

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichouantou

Tojinbo, the beauty spot is a stretch of steep cliffs with a rock face which has been eroded by the waves. The rock cliffs which have a height of about 25 meters continue along the Mikuni coastline for about one kilometer. “Columnar jointing of pyroxene andesite” of this scale can only be seen in three places around the world, and in 1935, it was designated as a Natural Monument and a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan. You can enjoy a powerful landscape from the pleasure boats which go around the strangely shaped rocks such as the “Beehive rock” and the “Lion rock”.
Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat Cruises

4.0

68 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichouantou 64-1

Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat Cruises offers boat trips to view the spectacular scenery of the Tojinbo cliffs from the ocean. Located in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, the Tojinbo cliffs have been designated as a National Natural Monument; the precipitous cliffs with their distinctive rough surface extend for about 1 km along the coast. Some of the cliffs reach a height of 20 meters or more; watching the raging waves of the Sea of Japan crash against the cliffs is a magnificent sight. On a trip halfway round Oshima Island (which lies around 1.5 km off the coast), which takes around 30 minutes, passengers can view several rocks with unusual shapes that have been created by the action of natural forces, including Lion Rock, Battleship Rock, Folding Screen Rock, and Candle Rock. Places can be found on the boat trip for individual travelers (with a 15–20 minute wait).

東尋坊へ着いてすぐに直行ライン友達登録で 1500円が1400円になります 15 分待ちで30 分クルーズガイドの男性が明るくて楽しめました海辺から見る東尋坊はまた絶景です崖の説明ま聞けて面白かったです
Fukui Prefectural Children's Science Center - Angel Land Fukui

4.5

44 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Haruechouhigashitaroumaru 3-1

Angel Land Fukui, a complex that features a play building, a science building, a culture building and a local child hall as central facilities with various functions, is a place for learning about science while enjoying Hokuriku’s largest planetarium and space theater. It is visited by roughly 500,000 people every year. You can experience the latest technology in craftsmanship and manufacturing too. Approximately 16 minutes on foot from JR Harue Station.

First time to visit here in a few years. The outside play area is very large, with lots of different things for children to play on. Theres a small stream running through it into a pond, which had...
Saint Pia Awara

3.5

42 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Fukui Pref. Awarashi Onsen 4-305

The hot spring and cultural amenity zone Saint Pia Awara is a place with an onsen zone that has creative baths like the “ten-no-yu” and “chi-no-yu,” and an amenity zone with tourist information about Awara City, events like dance exhibitions by Awara geisha, and a vendor corner selling fresh specialty city goods. There is also a restaurant that serves light meals, sides, and alcohol.

芦原温泉郷にある日帰り入浴施設です。500円で利用できレストランもあります。加水加温の循環温泉でお湯はあまり特徴を感じませんでしたが開放的なお風呂でした。
Mikuni Sunset Beach

4.0

36 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Pref. Sakaishi Mikunichoushuku · U.S.

Perfect for beach bathing, Mikuni Sunset Beach has good quality water, shallow and wide beaches, and is famous for its beautiful sunset over the ocean. The period from July 25 to August 10th is packed with tons of events, including the Mikuni Fireworks Festival, popular with families. You can rent swimming rings, beach umbrellas, and even boats at the beach stand.

A small stretch of beach in Mikuni, but well-maintained and kept relatively free of garbage compared to other beaches along the coast. Its very popular in summer, full of sunbathers, swimmers and...
Former Morita Bank Headquarters

4.0

40 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Sakai-shi Mikunicho Minamihonmachi 3-3-26

A historical building in Minamihonmachi 3-Chome, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City. It was built in 1920 as the bank headquarters for the local Morita family who made a fortune in the shipping business. It is the oldest reinforced concrete building remaining in the prefecture and is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.

三国港の繁栄した時代の森田家の銀行本店。入場は無料で二階から営業部分が見渡せる。オススメな建物です。
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。
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...
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
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。
Mikuni Ryushokan Museum

3.5

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukui Sakai-shi Mikunicho Midorigaoka 4-2-1

"A museum located along the Ryutozaka Road in Midorigaoka 4 Chome, Mikuni-cho, Sakai. With the concept of ""This Museum Contains All of Mikuni"", the exhibits cover the history and culture of Mikuni, a port town that flourished as the gateway to Echizen Province. The exterior of the building is a restoration of the Ryuto Elementary School that was built in 1879, and there's an exhibit on the fourth floor dedicated to award winning trick art."

以前から気になっていた龍翔館見に行ってきました。高台に建つ洋風建築で中は博物館です。三国の歴史を見ることはできましたが、率直な感想を。展示してある写真パネルは日焼けしてわかりにくいように思います。三国町当時のままで資料もほとんど更新されておらず、以前はボタンを押すと点灯していたものが故障してテープで貼り合わせてあるのが多かったです。写真撮影はほとんど禁止。建築はいいが展示の仕方が残念でした。正直展...
Mikuni Minatoza

3.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Sakai-shi Mikunicho Kitahonmachi 4-6-48

A tourist center in Kitahonmachi 4-Chome, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City. It's located in the Mikuni Minato old town districts, which preserves the classic townscape of the port town that flourished during the Edo and early Meiji period, and can provide information on town walks, rental bicycles, and cruises. They also sell local specialty goods and hold special events. The attached restaurant offers dishes made with local ingredients including the Mikuni-burger, ramen, and curry.

ランチに訪れ、三國バーガーを頂きました。BBQソースが特徴的でパティとマッチしておいしく頂けました。先払いになりますがテイクアウトの注文した後に店内で待たずに、周辺を観光した後に受け取ることができました。
Shibamasa World

Leisure / Hobbies

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.
Mikuni Shrine

3.5

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Sakai-shi Mikunicho Sanno 6-2-80

A shrine in Sanno, Mikuni-cho 6-Chome, Sakai City. The enshrined deities of worship are Oyamakui-no-Mikoto and Emperor Keitai. The grounds are thick with Japanese Zelkova trees and are home to the Zuijinmon two-storied gate, the largest in the prefecture and a registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of the Prefecture. The Mikuni Festival is held every May and features floats decorated with large samurai figures that are paraded through the town. The festival always draws large crowds.

三国駅から少し離れている。今は静かな三国町だが海運業で栄えた時代の面影がある大きな神社です。広い敷地に多くのやしろがあります。門前にはお店もあり散策も楽しめる。
Kanazu Sosaku no Mori

4.5

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Genkuro Fujino Memorial Hall

3.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Awara-shi Onsen 1-203

A memorial hall located in front of Awara Yunomachi Station in Onsen 1-Chome, Awara City. A variety of materials are on display including the publications and medical instruments of Genkuro Fujino, an anatomist from the region who was famously the teacher of Chinese scholar Lu Xun. It operates out of the former Fujino family residence and the building is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.

あわら湯のまち駅からすぐ。芦湯と広場を挟んだ反対側にある。入館料は210円。藤野厳九郎は下番村(現あわら市)に生誕。医師であり、仙台医学専門学校(現東北大学医学部)の教授。中国人作家・魯迅が日本へ留学していた時の師。記念館は展示室と藤野が晩年に住んでいた住居からなる。館内には藤野の生い立ちと魯迅との関わりが分かる資料が展示されている。なお、藤野と魯迅の関係から、あわら市と中国・紹興市(魯迅の生誕...
Kyukamura Echizen Mikuni

Accommodations / Hot Spring

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.
Takedatei

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukui Sakai-shi Mikunicho Anto 64-1-66

A souvenir shop and restaurant in Anto, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City. Here you'll find local Fukui sake and beer as well as famous local sweets, souvenirs, and pickled goods from Umemiya Tatsuo Tukemono Hompo. In the restaurant they serve set meals, seafood rice bowls, and noodle dishes made with local seafood. A specialty of the shop is high quality Junmai Ginjo Sake delivered directly from the brewery and sold by volume.

東尋坊のメインストリート沿いに建つ、海鮮料理＋スイーツのレストラン今回はランチで利用、イカ焼き、カニ蕎麦、たこ焼き等など頂きました。リーズナブルな価格設定で、オーダーから料理が出るまでも早く、味はそこそこです。

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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.