Fukui Travel Guide
Fukui prefecture borders the Sea of Japan in the Chubu region and is best known for its rocky cliffs, and incredible dinosaur museum, the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
In Fukui you can also find Eichien Ono Castle, Maruoka Castle, Eiheiji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple, and even enjoy Seiko crab dishes - which can only be eating for two months out of the year!
Nature / Seasons
![[July to September Edition] A comfortable trip to Fukui, Katsuyama in the summer | Feature Articles on cool sightseeing spots and summer cuisine](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/12-236238.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Spectacular views of Wakasa Bay! Enjoy the great outdoors on a Sotomon cruise](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/02/26-226048.webp)
Culture
![[Fukui Prefecture] Enjoy the world of Mizukami Mizukami! The charm of Wakashu Itteki Bunko and bamboo puppet Bunraku](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/02/27-226153.webp)
![[2024] The Hokuriku Shinkansen will open between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024! Three popular Japanese cultural experiences you can enjoy in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/01/17-162503.webp)
![[Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture] Hokuriku Shinkansen opens between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024! 9 spots where you can enjoy a retro walk in Tsuruga](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2023/12/26-159994.webp)
![The Hokuriku Shinkansen will open between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024! [New project planned for the future] Special experience of the "Former JR Tsurugako Line Abandoned Railway Walk"!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/01/18-162782.webp)
![[Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture] The Hokuriku Shinkansen will open between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024! 3 recommended spots to see autumn leaves in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2024/01/24-163578.webp)
Things To Do
![[Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture] Gourmet food and stunning views! Recommended sightseeing spots in the Echizen area, the mecca for Echizen crabs](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/24-237239.webp)
![[To be held in 2025] Echizen Town, the town of Echizen crabs! "Echizen Crab Festival" - Dates, access, etc.](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/24-237246.webp)
Transportation
![[2025 Edition] Introducing rental car cashback deals to enjoy Fukui Prefecture and Echizen Town at a great price!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/23-237198.webp)
Food & Drink
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Enjoy Tsuruga City's gourmet food and souvenirs](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/12-258491.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Taste the gourmet food and souvenirs of Wakasa Town](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/12-258434.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Try the gourmet food and souvenirs of Mihama Town](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/12-258440.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Enjoy Takahama Town's gourmet food and souvenirs](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/10-258277.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Enjoy the gourmet food and souvenirs of Obama City](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/12-258479.webp)
![[Fukui Prefecture] Eat, drink, and take home! Enjoy the gourmet food and souvenirs of Oi Town](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/02/10-258211.webp)
![[2025 Update] Enjoy dinosaur lunch and local cuisine around the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum!](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/05-235591.webp)
![[Save this] 7 recommended lunch spots and cafes near Heisenji Hakusan Shrine and Echizen Great Buddha（Echizen Daibutsu)| Exquisite gourmet](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/12-236314.webp)
Accommodation
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