14 Temples & Shrines Fukui's Beautiful Eihei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen Zenji, Eihei-ji includes over 70 buildings, and is a training center for young monks.
Culture Fukui Prefecture - The Luck of The Draw Day Two Rey Waters Fukui Prefecture is home to many castles, temples, and shrines. There are beautiful gardens and all types of local food.
12 Temples & Shrines Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sab..
Historical Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and..
9 Museums Fukui Children's Museum Larry Knipfing The Fukui Children's Museum is a fun concoction of art, history, and science, with many hands-on exhibits. The museum is q..
Culture Miniature Life 2 2024 Feb 9th - Mar 31st 2024 Past Event The Miniature Life 2 exhibition taking place at the Fukui City Museum of Art (Art Lab Fukui) will delve into a variety of Tats..
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died..
Culture Fukui Prefecture - The Luck of The Draw Day One Rey Waters Little known Fukui Prefecture is filled with excellent historic attractions, beautiful landscapes, and much more.