Top Things to do in Fukui Prefecture
What to do and see in Fukui Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Fukui Prefecture, Japan including Hakusan Shrine (Heisenji-Hakusan Shrine), Ichijodani Asakurashi Ruin, Tojimbo Cliff, Oshima Island, Murasakishikibu Park, Asuwayama Park, Kehi no Matsubara, Kehi Shrine, Uriwarinotaki Fall, Nishiyama Park.
Restaurants in Fukui Prefecture
1. Hakusan Shrine (Heisenji-Hakusan Shrine)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Hoegaarden987 - Brossard, Canada
Hakusan (literally, the white mountain in Japanese) is a ~2700 m tall mountain extending between Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui and Gifu prefectures. It has been a sacred mountain for many in the area, leading to the many Hakusan Shrines in the region and around Japan that believe the mountain to house a god. The Heisenji-Hakusan Shrine is one such shrine located near Katsuyama city in the Fukui prefecture. The Shrine has beautiful lawns of moss throughout its campus, and is well known along with the famous Saiho-ji in Kyoto for its moss gardens. It was raining that day, and the rain made the moss lawn even more beautiful. There were several individual visitors, and we saw two or three groups, but the shrine itself was very quiet. We first strolled through the moss lawns and took the main road to the main hall and gave our prayers. There are two other smaller halls next to the main hall, and the three halls signify the three peaks of Hakusan. We then took another road up the hill to the Sannnomiya, another hall higher up in the mountain. There were moss lawns along the road as well, and the air was very refreshing. All three of us were completely awed by the beauty and the sacred environment. To get to the shrine, we took a local train from Fukui station to Katsuyama station. There are local buses to the shrine, but unfortunately, the wait was more than an hour after our arrival at Katsuyama that day. As such, we took a taxi from the Katsuyama station, which cost us about 1800 yen. On the way back, we took the bus back to Katsuyama station, which was a mini-van, and the cost was 200 yen per person. It turned out that this Shrine was opened by Taichou in 717, and so it was exactly 1300 years from its opening. Nevertheless, there were very few signs that marked this anniversary, and the area was very calm, just like the shrine itself.
2. Ichijodani Asakurashi Ruin
3. Tojimbo Cliff
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 855 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
This is a world wonder and I am surprised that the tour buses have not found their way here. This place is probably Japan’s best kept secret for the locals to enjoy and not open to too much foreign tourists. If you get a chance, do come for a day trip and enjoy the Sea of Japan, the beautiful cliffs, and the sea breeze. The picture below speaks wonders of this place.
4. Oshima Island
5. Murasakishikibu Park
6. Asuwayama Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By KlapauciusJapan
Roads connect various areas on Asuwayama, making an interesting park near Fukui station. The park is walkable, though all paths are roads so sometimes need to avoid cars. The main attraction is the zoo, which is free to enter, though closed during winter. Tripadvisor still shows it at the incorrect location.
7. Kehi no Matsubara
8. Kehi Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By AlanWardinYork - York, United Kingdom
My wife and I visited the Kehi shrine as part of a day trip to Tsuruga. We were fortunate to be see some traditional dance and music demonstrations but most striking for us was the friendliness of the people. The city was SO welcoming and we would definitely recommend the city as a worthwhile stop for viewing this shrine and in April the flower exchanging festival in the nearby Kanegasakigu shrine
9. Uriwarinotaki Fall
10. Nishiyama Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By KlapauciusJapan
A lovely park, with beautiful scenery, very clean and well kept. Be prepared to walk up steps or slopes as the park is on a mountain with various areas at different levels/heights, such as open fields, picnic areas, children’s play area, and a small zoo. Lots of plants and flowers around, too. The zoo has a variety of monkeys, such as howler monkeys who were being loud, some birds, and lesser pandas (the main attraction). The lesser pandas were all sleeping or hiding this time, though. There is a shop and cafe at one end of the park, which sells mainly souvenirs, and snacks. It was very busy. If you come by car, there is free parking at 2-3 places around the park, but very limited so it may be difficult to find a space.
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