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About Japan
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Destinations
Hokkaido
Sapporo / Hakodate / Asahikawa / Obihiro
Japan’s northernmost island and an outdoor lover’s paradise
Akita
Kakunodate / Tazawa / Nyuto Onsen
Relax among mountains and lakes in summer, or be dazzled by the winter snow while enjoying unique, northern cuisine.
Iwate
Morioka / Hiraizumi / Tono
Stunning in all four seasons, Iwate is full of opportunities to enjoy great food and festivals, as well as magnificent scenery.
Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture / Aomori Prefecture
Sceneries, history, cuisine, skiing and hiking... enjoy a trip that will rejuvenate your soul.
Niigata
Sado-ga-shima / Naeba / Myoko Kogen / Echigo-yuzawa-Onsen
The land of snow, hot springs and fine sake
Chiba
Narita / Tokyo Disneyland
The gateway to Japan. Packed with great spots for sightseeing where are easily accessible from the capital.
Tokyo
Shinjuku / Akihabara / Asakusa
Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis
Mie
Kii Peninsula / Ise
Most sacred shrine, Excellent pearls, and Samurai theme park. Touch the tradition and history.
Kyoto
Arashiyama / Gion / Kurama
The traditional and cultural heart of Japan
Osaka
Umeda / Namba / Shin-Sekai
One of Japan’s major cities and home of good eating
Fukui
Fukui / Echizen-Ono
Sample seafood delicacies such as Echizen crab and puffer fish, as you soak yourself in the history of Fukui’s many heritage sites.
Hyogo
Kobe / Toyooka / Himeji / Kinosaki
Enjoy tradition, modernity, sightseeing spots and culinary delights
Tokushima
Iya Valley / Tsurugi-san
Hidden springs and fantastic scenery amid pristine natural surroundings.
Kochi
Shimanto City / Ashizuri-misaki
Combining unspoiled natural beauty with a tropical climate
Hiroshima
Miyajima / Iwakuni / Tomo-no-ura / Onomichi
Steeped in history and a symbol of peace the world over
Ehime
Uwajima / Matsuyama / Ishizuchi-san
Fresh fruit and fish. Tour some of the castle, explore the history.
Fukuoka
Fukuoka / Dazaifu
Many sights to see and delicious cuisine. Fukuoka leaves you satisfied every time.
Saga
Karatsu / Imari / Arita
Experience breath-taking natural scenery and traditional crafts. A trip with delighting surprises around every corner.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto / Aso-san / Kurokawa-Onsen
Surround yourself with nature and taste gourmet flavors you will find nowhere else.
Kagoshima
Kirisima-Yaku National Park / Satsuma Peninsula / Amami Islands
The home of historic heroes and a living volcanic landscape. Toast with delicious shochu and sample the unique Kagoshima cuisine.
Okinawa
Osumi Island / Miyako Island / Yaeyama Islands
Japan’s tropical side offering a unique culture and history
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Theme
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Must See
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A Beach Life This page will open in a new window
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Tohoku and the Matsushima This page will open in a new window
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Summer Love This page will open in a new window
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Tokyo Escapes This page will open in a new window
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Winter Wonderland This page will open in a new window
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Relaxing with the Locals This page will open in a new window
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Living the Legacy This page will open in a new window
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Back to Nature This page will open in a new window
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More fun
Fukui
Fukui / Echizen-Ono
Sample seafood delicacies such as Echizen crab and puffer fish,
as you soak yourself in the history of Fukui’s many heritage sites.
Recommended Spots
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Eiheiji Temple
Eiheiji Temple, meaning the "temple of eternal peace", is located deep in the mountains, close to Fukui City. Eiheiji Temple ...
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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is recognized as one of the top dinosaur museums in the world, and is the largest in Japan....
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Awara Hot Spring Resort
Awara Hot Spring Resort, the most famous in Fukui Prefecture, is nestled between the mountains and the sea, surrounding visit...
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Tojinbo
Tojinbo is a rugged cliff eroded by the violent waves on the coast of the Sea of Japan, located within Echizen-Kaga Quasi-Nat...
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Historic Castle Town Ruins of the Ichijodani Asakura Clan
The historic ruins of this castle town, which was under the control of the Ichijodani Asakura clan, are located in the town o...
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Maruoka Castle
As the oldest remaining castle in Japan, Maruoka Castle is designated as one of Japan’s Important Cultural Properties and i...
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Sachiya Restaurant
Sachiya restaurant, known as the home of Eiheiji Zen Tofu, is found on top of a small hill at the entrance of Eiheiji Temple....
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Marusanya local seafood cuisine
The "Local Specialty Set" features oroshi soba or mori soba noodles using Echizen's famous spicy daikon, as well as your choi...
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Shimojo, Wakasa Fugu Inn
This traditional inn's selling point is cuisine featuring Wakasa fugu raised by the proprietor in the sea nearby. Here you ca...
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Kumagawa-juku
Long ago this was an important post town between Wakasa and Kyoto, and the ruins of the magistrate's office, guard house, and...
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Marushin, home of kuzu and mackerelsushi
The kuzu here is cooked from scratch using arrowroot starch after taking the customers' orders. As a result, the kuzu has a c...
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Kehi Jingu
Emperor Chuai is among six important figures enshrined at this age old shrine, which is also known as Echizen Ichinomiya and ...
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Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouses
Near the quay, where the salt breeze fills the air, stand many old warehouses that lend a unique port town charm to the area....
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Mikata Five Lakes
Mikata Lake, Suigetsu Lake, Suga Lake, Kugushi Lake, and Hiruga Lake lie scattered throughout the gorges of the low-lying hil...
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Hashi no Furusato Kan
Wakasa lacquered chopsticks account for 80% of all those produced in Japan. The manufacturing process takes several months, a...
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Rikyuan Soba Restaurant
Built 130 years ago at the end of the late Edo period, Rikyuan has been recognized by Fukui Prefecture as a Traditional House...
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Fukui Area Map
