Fukui

Excavated ruins from the Sengoku Era and a restored castle town that cannot be missed

Fukui Prefecture has the nation’s largest number of dinosaur fossil digs and boasts Japan’s largest dinosaur museum

The huge column shaped cliffs that spread out below you is an example of a world class view

The castle in the sky, floating in the mysterious fog filled basin surrounded by mountains, is a miraculous sight

The main temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. It stands in the deeply forested cedar mountain

An ancient castle of which only the fortified tower remains. 400 cherry trees blossom in the spring to make the scenery even more spectacular

A serene Shinto precinct. Remains of structures from a once enormous religious city in the Middle Ages can be found here.

A group of 5 beautiful lakes with differing characteristics. You can have an amazing view from the observation point

Plenty of wonderful Fukui products at Happiring in front of Fukui Station!

An Edo Era manor built on the waterfront with a tranquil garden that is a place of scenic beauty

A revived rice cake confection with a wonderful taste and a texture reminiscent of smooth silk

The refreshing peppery taste of daikon with the aroma of buckwheat noodles. A traditional Fukui soba dish

The absolute king of Fukui cuisine! The finest of crabs that have been offered to generations of emperors

Enjoy a Western-style pork cutlet on top of rice! This is a simple katsudon which is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside

A specialty of the port town of Mikuni! A hamburger which has squeezed in the local ingredients of the area

Fresh and delicious mackerel with its thick and fatty flesh is heartily grilled whole!