Castle tourism in Fukui Prefecture

Fukui Prefecture is famous for its scenic spots such as Tojinbo, which has a series of steep cliffs, and Mikata Goko, which has five different types of lakes with different colors. Also pay attention to unique areas such as the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama City, a mecca for dinosaurs, and Sabae City, a mecca for glasses. There are also historical spots such as the Ichijodani Asakura clan ruins, the stronghold of the Asakura clan that was burned down by Oda Nobunaga, Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto sect, and Maruoka Castle, Japan's oldest surviving castle tower. Awara Onsen, an inn in the Kansai region, has 74 hot springs, and you can enjoy a different hot spring at each inn.

  • Maruoka Castle
  • Ichijodani Asakura Residence
  • Echizen Ono Castle
  • Fukui Castle

Castle tourism in Fukui Prefecture

Contains castle tourism information in Fukui Prefecture.

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