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Discover the top things to do in Fukui, north of Kyoto along with coast with the Sea of Japan, known for Echizen city (famous for washi), the stunning Tojinbo cliffs, the Fukui Dinosaur Museum, the Sabae Glasses Museum and local city of Obama.
Fukui City (福井) is the capital of Fukui Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. While Fukui's city center does not offer many major tourist attractions, multiple sites of interest are found in the forested hills and along the rocky coastlines outside of the city.
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Fukui Prefecture (福井県, Fukui-ken) is located along the Sea of Japan coast in the Chubu Region. Among its most famous attractions are Eiheiji Temple, a leading Zen temple, and the Fukui Dinosaur Museum, Japan's best museum of its kind. The prefectural capital is Fukui City.
Fukui (福井市, Fukui-shi) is the capital city of Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2024, the city had an estimated population of 255,332 in 107,553 households. [1] Its total area is 536.41 square kilometres (207.11 sq mi) [2] and its population density is about 476 persons per km 2.
Perhaps most famous for its dinosaur museum, one of the best in the world, Fukui is also the birthplace of Echizen pottery and home to Eiheiji Temple, a headquarters of Zen Buddhism; Maruoka Castle, one of twelve remaining original castles in the country; and spectacular cliffs and coastline at Tojinbo.
Fukui offers fascinating history and traditions to explore, a deep religious culture to experience, and delicious food to try. Rediscover Japan—and rediscover yourself—in Fukui.
