Culture Fujishima Shrine Fujishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Fukui, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a special shrine...
16 Historical Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains..
15 Temples & Shrines Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 07: The seven guide focuses on 'Butsuden (Buddha Hall)', the main building of Eiheiji which..
9 Temples & Shrines Classic Gate of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 10: This guide focuses on the beautiful 'Chujakumon Gate'. Located between Buddha Hall..
Culture Echizen Ono Castle Ōno Castle was a Japanese castle located in the city of Ōno Fukui Prefecture, in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Built in the Sengoku period, it was o..
Culture Awara Yukake Festival 2026 Early Aug The Awara Yukake Festival is a two-day event where locals and visitors come together to give thanks for the blessings of the town's..
Culture Hanahasu Lotus Park Hanahasu Park (花はす公園) is located in Fukui's Minami-Echizen area and famous for its lotus flowers in the summer. Expect to find around 130 v..
11 Gardens & Parks Lotus Heaven in Fukui Larry Knipfing Fukui's Minami-Echizen is home to one of the most beautiful collections of lotus that you will ever see.