Tourist Information of Fukui

Tojinbo is one of only three places in Japan where you can see "columnar jointing of andesite with brilliant crystals," created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. As you approach the edge of the cliff, you will be overwhelmed by the breathtaking view. Many tourists visit every year, and some even freeze up when crossing the rocky terrain, but the artistic rocks carved by the rough waves have fascinated the world and become a particularly popular spot among foreign tourists. Ashiwara Onsen is a historic hot spring town selected as one of the "100 Best Hot Springs in Japan," and is visited by many people seeking relief from skin diseases and rheumatism.

Fukui City is an area where you can enjoy sightseeing tours by car or bus. It is also rich in food, with fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and abundant mountain vegetables from the mountainous areas. Especially in winter, the "crab" caught in this area is exquisite, and you can also enjoy "crab shabu-shabu with crab miso"! On the hillside, there are the ruins of a castle town and samurai residences built by the warlord Asakura clan in the Warring States period, where you can feel as if you have slipped back in time.

Tsuruga is known for its seafood. In the Japan Sea fishing town, many fresh seafood, including "aji no hama-yaki," are transported alive from the port, and you can enjoy "seiko-gani" and "zuwai-gani," the king of domestic crabs, among others. At sushi restaurants, you can enjoy rare ingredients such as "nodoguro" and "manbou," which are rarely eaten elsewhere, so be sure to visit at least once or you will regret it! Obama is also famous for its seafood as it is called a fisherman's town, but it actually has many cultural assets such as Tada-ji, one of the three major Yakushiji temples in Japan.

Echizen, with its magnificent natural scenery from the Sea of Japan and rich history and culture, offers a relaxing travel experience with various tourist facilities where you can feel and appreciate history through exhibits. Sabae is a town known for its traditional crafts, such as the representative textile "Ishida stripes," pottery, and eyeglass frames, where you can experience and shop for crafts. Recently, it has also gained attention for attracting young designers and craftsmen to move in, and by visiting the latest crafts, stopping by photogenic restaurants and cafes in the surrounding area, you can be sure to have a great SNS-worthy experience!

Katsuyama is famous for being the largest winter sports destination in western Japan, with many tourists visiting from all over the country. It is filled with famous snowboarding courses and the meals provided at the dessert shops on the slopes are abundant. It is a leisure area where you can enjoy yourself all day long with facilities such as a heated pool, open-air bath, and daycare center. Ono is famous for its "black soba," and the "mountain vegetable soba" that goes well with the wild vegetables harvested nearby is so delicious that once you try it, you'll be hooked.