Activities Hokyoji Temple in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Hokyoji Temple in Fukui is the place famous Japanese author Ryotaro Shiba admired in his 'On the Highways, Roads of Echizen..
Activities Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival Kim Bergström The Nishiyama Park Azalea Festival is an annual event held in early May, where around 50,000 azaleas bloom in various shades of..
Activities Dancing for Amaterasu Meredith Lescoe One day, back when the gods still lived on the Japanese islands, Susanoo (god of the seas) greatly upset his sister Amaterasu (goddess..
Activities Sabae Eyeglass Museum Larry Knipfing Sabae city and the surrounding region in Fukui Prefecture is home to the production of many traditional Japanese crafts such a..
Activities Nishiyama Park and Road Station Amanda Ho A large local extensive park with a zoo and adventurous children play area.
13 Outdoors Fukui: Kojiro Falls Takako Sakamoto Kojiro Falls in Fukui: the place where Sasaki Kojiro, the famous Japanese swordsman, gave birth to his lethal technique, 'Swallow..
6 Winter Sports The Best of Winter in Fukui Austen McBain The Best of Winter in Fukui: Bringing warmth into the long cold winter days with food, festivals, and more.
Activities Maruoka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around early to mid April, the grounds of the Maruoka Castle and the neighboring Kasumigajo Park are home to the..