Discover Fukui’s Quiet Beauty
From seaside cliffs to mountain temples — where Japan’s traditions live in balance with nature.
Discover a Japan Few Travelers Ever See
Nestled between mountains and the Sea of Japan, Fukui invites travelers to slow down and rediscover authenticity. Walk temple paths shaded by cedar trees, stand at the edge of sea cliffs, and experience a Japan that still moves at its own gentle pace.
Landscapes, traditions, and flavors that define the region.
Temples & Castles
Step inside centuries of history — from the quiet halls of Eiheiji Temple to the stone walls of Maruoka Castle, one of Japan’s oldest keeps.
Sea Cliffs & Forests
Witness the drama of the Tojinbo cliffs and the calm of ancient cedar forests — landscapes that have shaped Fukui’s spirit for generations.
Local Cuisine
Savor regional specialties — sweet Echizen crab, mountain vegetables, and handmade soba, all rooted in seasonal rhythms.
Festivals & Daily Life
Experience community life — from temple festivals to local markets — where visitors are welcomed with genuine warmth and curiosity.
Featured Destinations
Maruoka Castle
Sakai City, Fukui
Built in 1576, Maruoka Castle is Japan's oldest surviving keep, known for its steep stone base and spring cherry blossoms.
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Takefu Knife Village
Eiheiji, Fukui
Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dōgen, Eiheiji remains an active monastery — a quiet world of cedar forests and meditation.
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Tojinbō Cliffs
Mikuni, Fukui
Towering basalt cliffs sculpted by wind and sea — one of Japan’s most dramatic coastal views.
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Ikeda Village Teahouse
Ikeda, Fukui
A peaceful retreat among mountain paths — the essence of slow travel in rural Japan.
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Eiheiji Temple Light Festival
Lanterns illuminate the Zen temple grounds in a summer night celebration of harmony and reflection.
Echizen Blade Craft Heritage
Discover 700 years of craftsmanship at Takefu Knife Village — where fire, steel, and tradition shape Japan’s finest blades.
Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Hundreds of cherry trees bloom around Japan’s oldest castle, with tea stalls and evening illuminations.
Awara Onsen Spring Festival
Awara welcomes spring with music, lanterns, and community celebrations in Fukui’s historic hot-spring town.
Mikuni Fireworks Festival
Brilliant fireworks reflect off the Sea of Japan, painting the night sky above Fukui’s coastal cliffs.
Tyrannosaurus Race at Ski Jam Katsuyama
Every winter, racers in inflatable dinosaur suits dash through the snow at Ski Jam Katsuyama—a fun, quirky nod to Fukui’s “Dinosaur Kingdom.
Kochōmon Rock Arch (Echizen Coast)
Kochōmon is a natural sea arch on Fukui’s Echizen Coast, carved over centuries by wind and waves. Rising about 15 meters high and 30 meters wide, it once served as a natural tunnel for the coastal road. The arch is a striking reminder of the power of nature along the Sea of Japan.
Click the buttons below for a hidden pedestrian view from inside the adjacent Kochōmon Tunnel.
