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Places in Fukui
Browse 10 photo-backed places to visit in Fukui.
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Fukui, Japan
Widely recognized as one of the world's leading paleontology centers, this massive museum immerses visitors in breathtaking fossil halls and lifelike animatronics.
Eiheiji Temple
Fukui, Japan
Nestled on a serene cedar-covered mountainside, this sprawling 13th-century monastery serves as one of the primary head temples of Soto Zen Buddhism.
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
Fukui, Japan
Nestled at the forested base of Mount Hakusan, this tranquil shrine is celebrated for its lush carpet of emerald moss and deeply atmospheric woodland setting.
Tojinbo Cliffs
Fukui, Japan
Marvel at the dramatic, wave-carved basalt cliffs of Tojinbo as they plunge sheer into the crashing waves of the Sea of Japan.
Maruoka Castle
Fukui, Japan
Perched atop a peaceful hill, Maruoka Castle is one of only twelve remaining fortresses in Japan with an authentic, original keep dating back to the early 1600s.
Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins
Fukui, Japan
Step back into the Sengoku period among the evocative reconstructed streets and preserved foundations of a once-thriving samurai stronghold.
Yokokan Garden
Fukui, Japan
Stroll around a tranquil Edo-period pond garden and admire the elegant sukiya-style villa that once entertained the feudal lords of Echizen.
Echizen Great Buddha
Fukui, Japan
Home to Japan's largest indoor seated Buddha and a soaring five-story pagoda, this monumental temple complex delivers an awe-inspiring spiritual spectacle on a colossal scale.
Takefu Knife Village
Fukui, Japan
Experience the fiery art of traditional Japanese blade-making at this lively workshop and museum dedicated to world-renowned Echizen cutlery.
Echizen Ono Castle
Fukui, Japan
Perched majestically atop Mount Kameyama, Echizen Ono Castle is celebrated as a breathtaking "castle in the sky" that appears to float above a mystical sea of clouds.
