​Escape to Sabae City, in Fukui Prefecture, for a revealing glimpse into traditional Japan.

Surrounded by beautiful scenery and filled with traditional crafts​ Sabae is the perfect destination for a refreshing weekend filled with window shopping and nature​.​

Discover lacquerware, textiles, and eyeglasses and explore Sabae's beautiful Nishiyama Park with the adorable red panda's serving as mascots.

Highlights

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RENEW Factory Tours & Craft Market
RENEW Factory Tours & Craft Market
Tradition and craftsmanship have long been a part of the history of Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture. More
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Glasses Museum in Sabae
Glasses Museum in Sabae
If you are looking for some stylish frames, Japan has some of the leading designs in eye wear and sunglasses. More
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Parks and Pandas in Fukui
Nishiyama Park and Red Pandas​ in Sabae
Nishiyama Park is an expansive park where visitors can immerse themselves in an oasis of nature. More

City Sightseeing Guide

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Access

From Tokyo ( ~ 3.5 hours)

  • Shinagawa Station --> Maibara Station (Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen)
  • Maibara Station --> Sabae Station (Shirasagi 特急)

From Osaka ( ~2 hours)

  • Osaka Station --> Sabae Station (Thunderbird 特急)

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