In front of Fukui Station Many people may want to tour Fukui Prefecture, which has many attractive sightseeing spots, efficiently and at a reasonable price. In such cases, we recommend the "Echizen-Wakasa Round Trip Sightseeing Taxi Plan" organized by the Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation! The three attractions of the sightseeing cab plan are as follows: ① Guided tours by a certified hospitality driver! (2) Reasonable rates! (3) Tour of typical sightseeing spots are available!
(2) Reasonable prices! (3) A tour of typical sightseeing spots! This time, as an introductory tour, we introduce a course starting from Fukui Station for customers who are traveling to Fukui for the first time! Course Name】 Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, Maruoka Castle, Tojinbo - First Time in Fukui Recommended Digest - [Places to visit】 Fukui City (in front of Fukui Station) → Eiheiji Temple → Maruoka Castle → Tojinbo → Ashihara Onsen Before departing from Fukui Station, the gateway to Fukui Prefecture, be sure to visit the Dinosaur Plaza! A life-size dinosaur monument has been installed and is a photo spot. Dinosaur Monument in front of Fukui Station
Departing from Fukui Station, the tour will visit Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Surrounded by mountains, Eiheiji Temple is surrounded by tranquility, and you will feel the atmosphere befitting a major head temple of the Soto sect! There are 12 castles in Japan that still have their original keep built before the Edo period (1603-1867), and they are collectively called the "Twelve Existing Keeps," and Maruoka Castle is the only one remaining in Hokuriku. Maruoka Castle is the only one remaining in the Hokuriku region. Selected as one of the "100 Best Historical Parks in Japan," Maruoka Castle is beautiful no matter what time of year you visit. Photo courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
Next stop is Tojinbo, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture. The view from the top of the precipitous cliff will make your feet tingle. If you have the courage, please try to climb to the very edge of the cliff! The very edge of the cliff at Tojinbo
The last leg of the tour will take you to the Awara Onsen ryokan where you will stay the night! The last stop will be the ryokan in Awara Onsen, where you will be staying for the night!
