Top 12 things to do in Fukui according to TripAdvisor

Fukui is located close to the western shore of Honshu Island in Japan it is the same island where Tokyo is located. Fukui is a location where you can find many interesting historical places, these include the Maruoka Castle, some parts of the castle are said to be the oldest in Japan. There are also the Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins, Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and many other interesting sights.

Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins

Here you’ll be able to see the remains of the castle town of the clan of Asakura. They controlled this Echizen Province for 103 years. You can see the sights of the Sengoku (Warring States) Era which include the excavated ruins, gardens unchanged from the old days, and the restored townscape.

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

This interesting museum is very popular with exhibits such as the 42 dinosaur skeletons in the large gallery, and the realistic dioramas and videos. The valuable Japanese dinosaurs discovered in Fukui are also not to be missed.

Tōjinbō

The picturesque scenery of these strange massive rocks along the coastline is a wonderful natural sight created from ancient volcanoes and centuries of erosion by the sea. Explore these valuable precipices that are said to be only one of three such sights in the world.

Echizen Ōno Castle

Ono City is a place that is called the Little Kyoto of the Hokuriku region, and retains the atmosphere of an old castle town. When the autumn and winter fog envelops the city, Echizen Ōno seems like a castle in the sky.

Eihei-ji Temple

This is the main temple of Japan’s Soto sect, controlling 15,000 branch temples. Walk through the corridors of this tranquil Zen temple until you reach the hatto lecture hall. The view of the mountain scenery spreads out and will cleanse your soul.

Maruoka Castle

A 16th century castle constructed during the Sengoku Era. The surviving central tower of the castle is said to be the oldest in the country and is a National Important Cultural Property. The cherry blossoms in the spring are also famous, and the castle has been selected as one of the Top 100 Famous Places for Cherry Blossoms.

Heisen-ji Temple Hakusan Shrine

This shrine is located in the Echizen district where Mount Haku, one of Japan’s Three Great Sacred Mountains, is worshiped. You will be able to see the remains of the buildings which were destroyed in the 16th century, and also the restored shrine.

Mikatagoko

Mikatagoko is a group of 5 lakes with differing characteristics including freshwater, seawater, and brackish water. The color of the water changing through the seasons s a mysterious sight . Once you reach the observation point, you can enjoy an exhilarating panorama of the mountains and lakes.

Happiring

This commercial facility rises in front of the West Exit of Fukui Station. Inside, there is a tourist information center, cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops and even a planetarium. At Fuku-Buku Kan on the 2nd floor, famous products of Fukui Prefecture are sold. You can also see traditional handicrafts of the prefecture boasting skill and beauty all under one roof. Finally, you can also sample Fukui dishes.

Yokokan Garden

The villa of the reigning Matsudaira clan of Fukui that was built in the Edo Era has been nationally designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. The waterfront scenery created from water drawn out of the moat of Fukui Castle and the houses built in the sukiyazukuri style bring forth a truly rare scene.

Fukui City History Museum

The history of Fukui City from prehistoric times to the postwar recovery period is commented upon by theme. Valuable materials from the Edo Era including heirlooms and writings of the reigning Matsudaira clan of Fukui are also on display. Visitors can also enjoyably learn about the history and culture at a section where you can experience the costumes and tools of the Edo Era.

Fukui Castle Ruins

First built in 1606, the area around Fukui Castle once flourished due to the Echizen-Matsudaira clan. At the time, the famous castle had a height of 37m and a castle tower with four levels and five floors, but it was burned down in a great fire. Currently, the prefectural government offices are built on the site with the surviving stone walls and moat showing what it was like back in the day.

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