Explore the lesser-known beauty of Fukui Prefecture, a treasure trove of history, craftsmanship, and natural wonders just a short train ride from Tokyo. Discover legendary swordsmithing villages, a world-renowned dinosaur museum, and breathtaking scenic views.
Japan is not a country where beauty is overlooked. Many know to visit Tokyo and Osaka for high-rise city ventures. But, much like fossils and treasure, there is more beauty to be uncovered when you give into your curiosity and dig a little deeper. West of Tokyo lies Fukui, a prefecture with all its wonders just a ride away from each other, making for a perfect vacation with lots to see in just a few days.
Discovering Fukui is as easy as taking a three-hour Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Fukui Station. Check in to a hotel near Fukui’s center for easy access to all of the prefecture’s landmarks. Fukui is home to one of Japan’s legendary blade villages, a tranquil temple, and a world-renowned dinosaur museum with displays that will leave you in awe. Join us as we take you through some of the spectacles Fukui has in store for your next vacation! When swordsmith Chiyozuru Kuniyasu set out to forge blades, he started his smithy in what is now Echizen, with hopes that his swords would be used as symbols of samurai culture. Today, the smithies forge knives using traditional Japanese methods, preserving centuries of craftsmanship with every blade. Fukui’s Sabae City is well-known for producing most of the country’s glasses frames, associated with expertise and artisanship. Given their history with the craft, the museum is populated with displays of the old machines used to make eyewear. Be sure to visit the gift shop for souvenirs, or try your hand at making your own pair of glasses to take home through the museum’s workshop. Take the 15-minute train to Sabae Station, where the museum is a 15-minute walk away. Alternatively, you may take a 30-minute car from Fukui Station to get there.Fukui boasts large displays of dinosaur skeletons tightly packed in each room. Housing 80% of Japan’s fossils, Fukui was instrumental in advancing the country’s study of paleontology. See one of the world’s largest and most famous collection of fossils, it’s fun for the whole family. From October to late April, given the right weather conditions, jump at the opportunity to witness this rare phenomenon with your own eyes. When the stars align, few sights rival, a castle on a mountain seemingly floating atop a sea of clouds. This breathtaking spectacle draws photographers and sightseers alike, eager to capture its ethereal beauty. With Fukui Station as the starting point, take a 15-minute ride via JR Etsumi Hokusen or Kyofuku Bus to Echizen-Ono Station. From there, take a 30-minute walk or 15-minute bus ride to the castle.
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