Hello! This is the Fukui Tourism Federation.
Fukui Prefecture is the area that is attracting the most attention now that access from Tokyo has become more convenient due to the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
We will continue to disseminate Fukui Prefecture's Sightseeing spot Information and gourmet food, so thank you!

◆ What is Fukui Prefecture?
Fukui Prefecture is a prefecture facing the Sea of Japan in the Chubu region, and with the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024, access from Tokyo has been connected in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes.
Since about 80% of the dinosaur fossils in Japan have been excavated here in Fukui Prefecture, it is also called the "Dinosaur Kingdom" and many facilities related to dinosaurs Restrooms available.

In addition, Fukui Prefecture, which faces the Sea of Japan, is a Fisheries of One of the best in Japan, Restrooms available you can eat Fresh Seafood.
In particular, "Echizen Snow Crab", "Wakasa Pufferfish" and "Echizen Flounder" are high-quality Gastronomical delicacies that can only be eaten here.

Fukui Prefecture is also one of the world's one of the most eyewear producers, producing 95% of frames made in Japan.

◆Introducing popular Sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Prefecture is broadly divided into the following four areas.
◇Awara, Sakai, Fukui City area
◇Eiheiji Temple / Okuetsu Area
◇Wakasaji area
◇Tannan Area

Here, we will introduce recommended Sightseeing spots for each area.

◇Awara, Sakai, Fukui City area
・Tojinbo
Often used in the climax scene of suspense dramas, Tojinbo is a cliff that stretches for about 1 kilometer, and has been selected as "The World's Three Greatest Scenic Spots", "National Natural Monument", "One of the 100 best geological sites in Japan", and "100 best sunsets in Japan".
Thereare in recent years has also become popular as a spot where you can see the "Green Flash", in which the sun glows green for only a few seconds as it sets over the Sea of Sea of Japan.

・Fukui Castle Ruins
It is the ruins of a castle built in 1606 by Tokugawa Ieyasu's second son "Hideyasu Yuki", and now the stone wall remains, and it There are popular as a famous place for cherry blossoms.

◇Eiheiji Temple / Okuetsu Area
・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
It is one of the world's three major dinosaur museums, and exhibits about 50 dinosaur skeletons, fossils and markers, dioramas, Reconstructed models, etc.
It is a Spot that everyone from children to Adults can enjoy.

・daihonzan Eiheiji Temple
It is a Zen training dojo opened by Zen Master Dogen, and many Monks in ascetic training are still practicing even now.

◇Wakasaji area
・Mizu Island
It is a small uninhabited island at the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, and you can cross to the island by ferry that runs daily during the Bathing in the sea.
Because of its beauty, it is also called the "Hawaii of Hokuriku".

・Mikata Five Lakes
The five lakes of Mikata Lake, Lake Suigetsu Lake, Lake Suga Lake, Lake Kugushi Lake, and Lake Hiruga Lake, which straddle the towns of Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture, are collectively called the Mikata Five Lakes.
It is also called the "five-colored lake" because all the lakes have a different blue color.

◇Tannan Area
・Murasaki Shikibu Park
This park was created because Murasaki Shikibu was a literature scholar of the Heian period who spent time in Takefu City, Fukui Prefecture.
You can see the golden Murasaki Shikibu statue wearing 12 single garments.

・Kazura Bridge
With a total length of 44 meters, it is a suspension bridge of Squid Zura, which is rare in Japan.
Restrooms available that if you pledge your love on the bridge, you will be happy forever.

◆ For sightseeing in Fukui Prefecture, "Hapi Bus" is recommended
If you want to see popular Spots in Fukui Prefecture, we recommend "Hapi Bus".
Hapi Bus is a regular sightseeing bus tour that allows you to visit attractive Sightseeing spots scattered around Fukui Prefecture safely and comfortably.

You can choose a course that suits you, such as a seasonal course for each season and a course to compare the fruits of Fukui.
It operates from one person, and Included amount the admission fee.
You will also be accompanied by a guide, so you can fully enjoy your trip to Fukui.

For details, please see the "Hapi Bus" Home page.

◆Representative festivals of Fukui Prefecture
◇Mikuni Festival
It is a historic festivals held every May that has continued since the Edo period.
It is one of the Three major Hokuriku festivals, and the sight of a festival float procession of Samurai Dolls with a height of 6.5 Meters parading through the In the town is impressive.

◇Toro Nagashi and Grand Fireworks Festival
At the festival held every August in Tsuruga City, colorful "paper lantern" dye the sea with Kehi Pine Grove in the background, and about 8,000 fireworks Gari Ocean.

◇Tsuruga Festival (Kibi Jingu Festival)
It is a festival held every September in Tsuruga City, and is Famous as "Kehi Long Festival" because it is held over 14 days.

◆Recommendations for Fukui Prefecture
Recommendations for Fukui Prefecture, which has a Seasonal Nature environment, historical sights, delicious food, and traditional culture.
Fukui Prefecture has been ranked first overall in the "Happiness Ranking of All 47 Prefectures" for five consecutive times.
We will continue to introduce such Recommendations of Fukui Prefecture in COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, so thank you!