12 Culture Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sa...
9 Culture Fukui Children's Museum Larry Knipfing The Fukui Children's Museum is a fun concoction of art, history, and science, with many hands-on exhibits. The museum is quit...
11 Culture Fukui's Yokokan Garden Larry Knipfing Located just minutes from Fukui Station by bus (Keifuku 35 bus) or taxi, or a pleasant 15 minute-walk on a nice day, Yokokan ...
14 Culture Fukui's Beautiful Eihei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen Zenji, Eihei-ji includes over 70 buildings, and is a training center for young monks.
12 Culture Fukui Dinosaur Museum Larry Knipfing Well laid out and with gorgeous exhibits, the Fukui Prefecture Dinosaur Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Japan.
6 Activities Views from Wakasa's Shiroyama Park Hana Joy In all seasons, one can enjoy the amazing coastline in Fukui's Wakasa Bay with a trip to Shiroyama Park.
15 Fukui's Ajimano Shrine in Echizen Takako Sakamoto Located just beside Ajimano-en Park, Ajimano Shrine in Echizen City enshrines the 26th Emperor of Japan, Emperor Keitai. It ...
14 Echizen Beach in Early Autumn Takako Sakamoto Echizen Beach in Fukui Prefecture has an amazingly clear, blue water which is good for swimming and diving. Just driving alon...
14 Fukui City Culture Park in Tsukimi Takako Sakamoto Located at the foot of Mout Hachiman, Fukui City Culture Park in Tsukimi Town is spacious and beautiful, with many colorful t...
14 Fall Colors at Osagoe Folk Village Takako Sakamoto Osagoe Folk Village: Beautiful autumn leaves in an reconstructed Japanese village of genuine classic Japanese houses with tha...