[Fukui ]Must-see if you come to Fukui! 7 recommended sightseeing spots!
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2022-01-04 Management office
We will introduce some of the must-see tourist attractions in Fukui Prefecture, where you can see the magnificent nature up close. There are many wonderful sightseeing spots that can only be seen in Fukui Prefecture, so please be sure to visit them.
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Fukui Prefecture is so famous that many people say the Dinosaur Museum is the most famous tourist attraction in Fukui Prefecture.
It is located in the location of Japan's leading dinosaur museum, and is a natural history museum focusing mainly on dinosaurs. Near the museum, the Kitaya Formation of the Tetori Group has yielded many fossils, including dinosaurs, which can be viewed as an open-air dinosaur museum. This area is a national natural monument and has an area of 4,500 m2, which can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
44 dinosaur whole body skeletons!
The museum is designed on an overwhelming scale so that even those who are not particularly interested in dinosaurs or fossils can enjoy the museum. The museum has a huge diorama, a dino theater, and other attractions to keep visitors entertained throughout the day. During summer vacation, many events are held to satisfy the curiosity of children. If you visit Fukui Prefecture, this is a sightseeing spot you definitely want to visit.
"Facility Information "
Name: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Address: 51-11 Terao, Muraoka-cho, Katsuyama-shi, Fukui 911-8601
Phone number: 0779-88-0001
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer vacation: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed: No holidays during summer vacation Basically the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Year-end and New Year's holidays
After the calculation：Adults 730 yen / college students 420 yen / elementary and middle school students 260 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The museum is one of the leading dinosaur museums in Japan, covering an area of 4,500 m2 and exhibiting 44 full-length dinosaur skeletons.
URL：https://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/
Daibonsan Eiheiji Temple
It is a dojo for ordained zazen practitioners that has been in existence since 1244. The grounds cover an area of 33 square meters, and visitors can tour the historic moss-covered grounds. You can also see historical ceiling paintings and the national treasure Fugan zazen ritual.
This Eiheiji temple is also said to be the most severe training in Japan, and they accept one-day and half-day training programs. Visitors can also participate in sutra copying, zazen meditation, and early morning lessons, allowing even tourists to experience the sacred atmosphere of the temple.
A row of large cedars over 500 years old
Once inside the temple grounds, you will find many large cedars over 500 years old and a mysterious atmosphere. Except in winter, you can visit the temple from 4:00 in the morning. The seven buildings of Eiheiji Temple have corridors that can be used to go around the temple.
Also, every part of the temple is shined and polished by ascetic monks. If you go there in the morning and feel the sacred air, you will have a fulfilling day. Please visit Eiheiji Temple, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Fukui Prefecture.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple
Address: 5-15 Shibi, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1228
Phone number: 0776-63-3102
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a dojo for ordained Zen monks that has been in existence since 1244. The site is 33 square meters in size, allowing visitors to come and go from the historic temple and experience the ascetic practice.
URL：https://daihonzan-eiheiji.com/
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It is an uninhabited island 500 meters long located in Wakasa Bay National Park. The island is long and narrow, and both ends are covered with sandy beaches.
With its white sandy beach and emerald green ocean, the area is crowded with people enjoying swimming and scuba diving in summer. It is recommended to enjoy the view of Mizushima from the top of the mountain on the west side of the island. The sandy beach, greenery, and ocean make it look like a foreign country, making it a popular tourist attraction.
Crossing by boat!
The only way to cross to Mizushima is to take a ferry boat, which operates only during the summer months.
Of course, there are no stores or anything on the island, so be sure to buy what you need before you get on the boat. The waters are crystal clear, so you can go in the morning and play all day long. It is a recommended remote island where you can enjoy a bit of a resort atmosphere.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Mizushima
Address: Shikohama, Tsuruga City, Fukui 914-0001
Phone number: 0770-21-8686
Hours of operation: ferryboat operation during summer only 9:00 - 16:00
Closed: All except summer
Budget: Ferryboat Adults 1,200 yen / Children 650 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This 500-meter-long uninhabited island is located in Wakasa Bay National Park. The island is of foreign beauty and can be reached by ferry only during the summer months.
URL：https://www.turuga.org/places/mizushima/mizushima.html
Tojinbo
This is a columnar jointed formation of pyroxene andesite with a series of sea cliffs on the Sea of Japan. 25 meters high, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Fukui Prefecture. It is designated as a national natural monument, and there is a walking trail on the cliff. You can see Tojinbo from the top of the observatory, but you can also see it from the bottom by taking a boat. It is also famous as a haunted place.
Salvation Phone Box
Tojinbo is a famous place in many ways, but it is also known as a suicide spot.
Therefore, public phone booths have coins and cigarettes to make phone calls. This is not a scary place either, so it is good to know about it.
Tojinbo is also a tourist attraction that can be seen from various angles, as Tojinbo can be viewed from even higher up from the nearby Tojinbo Tower.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tojinbo
Address: 〒913-0064 Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Phone number: 0776-43-0753
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can see columnar joints of pyroxene andesite with continuous rock walls of sea cliffs. 25m high, looking down vertically, the view is spectacular, although your feet may stagger.
URL：https://www.fuku-e.com/010_spot/?id=476
Glasses Museum
Visitors can experience a museum of glasses in Fukui Prefecture, where 90% of eyeglass frames are manufactured domestically. The museum is free to enter, but the quality is high and the museum is stylish.
In addition to being able to buy eyeglass frames, visitors can also make their own handmade frames and learn about the history at the museum of eyeglasses. It is a rare museum that is all about glasses.
Lots of eyeglass goods!
We sell many goods related to glasses, from fashionable accessories to glasses. In addition, the stylish café offers a variety of cakes from different stores, which are ordered on a weekly basis. Of course, you can also order frames for your glasses, making this a great spot for regular eyeglass wearers and eyeglass lovers.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Megane Museum (Megane Museum)
Address: 2-3-4 Shin-Yokoe, Sabae, Fukui 916-0042
Phone number: 0778-42-8311
Business hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Closed: Wednesdays, Year-end and New Year holidays
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is a museum for eyeglasses in Fukui Prefecture, where 90% of eyeglass frames are manufactured domestically. You can even make your own frames, making it a must-see spot.
URL：https://www.megane.gr.jp/museum/
Uriwari Waterfall
Uriwari Waterfall is located in the forest behind the Tentokuji Temple precincts. It is named Uriwari Falls because the water is so cold that it could break your fingernails. Wakasa Uriwari Meisui Park itself has many attractions, including 10,000 hydrangeas and a place where visitors can make a pilgrimage to the 88 temples of Shikoku. The area surrounding Uriwari Falls also has an atmospheric mossy landscape, allowing visitors to soak up the negative ions while sightseeing.
Water volume 4500t a day, water temperature 12 degrees in a year
As much as 4,500 tons of water gushes out of the cracks in the rocks every day, and its water temperature is 12 degrees Celsius all year round. For this reason, it is famous as a summer resort. Kuzu manju, tofu, and other products that take advantage of this abundant water are the specialty of the area. If you buy a special tank of water, you can take it home with you. The water is rich in minerals and is said to be good not only for health but also for beauty. Try drinking the water, which is also ranked second in the delicious water category among the 100 best waters in Japan.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Uriwari no Taki Waterfall
Address: Tentokuji, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1543
Phone number: 0770-62-0186
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Uriwari Falls, located in the forest behind the Tentokuji Temple precincts, is famous for its cold water all year round. Please enjoy the specialties made from this water.
URL：http://www.town.fukui-wakasa.lg.jp/kankou/sitesheeing/uriwari/
Tripartite Five Lakes
The low mountains visible from three sides and the five lakes between the mountains, namely Mikata Lake, Suigetsu Lake, Suga Lake, Kugoko Lake, and Hyuga Lake, are called Mikata Gokko. There is an 11.2-km-long sightseeing road to Umijodake, where Mikatagoko can be seen, and it can also be reached by cable car or lift. While viewing the mysterious atmosphere of Mikatagoko, you can also enjoy delicious sweets at the terrace in the sky at the top of the mountain.
You can also see the ocean!
In addition to mountains and lakes, it is also designated as Wakasa Bay National Park. It is surrounded by ume plum fields and is also registered as a Ramsar Convention-designated wetland. This is a sightseeing spot in Fukui where you can see the scenery from season to season and a footbath is also available. It is a recommended spot where you can satisfy your appetite for great scenery, nature, and food.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name：Mikatagoko
Address: Umiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata-Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1461
Phone number: 0770-45-2678
Hours of operation: 24 hours
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The low mountains visible from three sides and the five lakes between the mountains, namely Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Suga, Lake Kuko, and Lake Hyuga, are called Mikata Gogu, which offers fantastic scenery.
URL：http://www.mikatagoko.com/
summary
There are many places to see in Fukui Prefecture, a fashionable city with a rich history. Tojinbo and Mikata Goko (Five Lakes of Mikata) are locations that are often seen on TV and are definitely more powerful and enjoyable than the scenery seen on TV, so please visit them.
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