You can dress up as a samurai or princess at the ruins or the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, which are regarded as the Pompeii of Japan. A virtual guide that recreates the buildings of yesteryear on a tablet deviee is also available.

[Time Required] 60 minutes or more, however, 90 minutes when a tour is requested (tours require a reservation and cost 4,000 yen (including tax))
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] The virtual guide has English support

[Basic Information]

name: Asakura Clan Ruins Archives Association
Address: 28-37 Kidonouchichō, Fukui-shi
Access: Train: A 25 minute walk from Ichijodani Station on the Etsumi-Hoku Line from Fukui Station
Car: 10 minutes from Fukui Interchange via National Route 158
Bus: Right next to the Fukugen Machinami stop on the Keifuku Bus Ichijodani Togo Line from Fukui Station
Phone: 0776-41-2330
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Price: Admission fee 210 yen, costume rental 500 yen, VR 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 100 spaces
(large vehicles OK)
Notes:
E-mail: asakura@mx3.fctv.ne.jp
URL: http://www3.fctv.ne.jp/~asakura/

You may experience Zen training programs for beginners such as Zazen (Zen meditation) followed by Dokyo (sutra recitation) and Sarei (Zen-style tea ceremony) at the temple which used to be a part of Fukui Castle and then was relocated and reconstructed at the present place.

[Time Required] 60 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Intermediate English

[Basic Information]

name: Zuigen Ji Temple
Address: 5 Chome-10-17 Asuwa, Fukui-shi
Access: 15 minutes by bus from Fukui Station, then a 3 minute walk
10 minutes by taxi
Phone: 0776-35-1868
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (main temple, study interior)
Price: 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: 15 free parking spaces
Notes:
E-mail: mail@zuigenji.com
URL: http://www.zuigenji.com/

You may experience Zen training programs for beginners such as Shakyo (practice of sutra copying) for about 1 hour followed by Sarei (Zen-style tea ceremony) at the temple which used to be a part of Fukui Castle and then was relocated and reconstructed at the present place.

[Time Required] 60 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Intermediate English

[Basic Information]

name: Zuigen Ji Temple
Address: 5 Chome-10-17 Asuwa, Fukui-shi
Access: 15 minutes by bus from Fukui Station, then a 3 minute walk
10 minutes by taxi
Phone: 0776-35-1868
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (main temple, study interior)
Price: 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: 15 free parking spaces
Notes:
E-mail: mail@zuigenji.com
URL: http://www.zuigenji.com/

A Rakugo comic story in English (a short story of about 10 minutes) told by the proprietress, a Rakugo storyteller who was taught by master Tsuyu no Miyako (Kamigata Rakugo Association). After this, you can wear a yukata and take a commemorative photo as a Rakugo storyteller together with a bookrest and standing panel. Next, you will be introduced to famous sightseeing spots in Fukui while enjoying tea and Japanese confectionary (or local sake).

[Time Required] 30 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English support available

[Basic Information]

name: Hoeiryokan
Address: 3 Chome-7-16 Hōei, Fukui-shi
Access: A 7 minute walk from Fukui Station
Phone: 0776-22-5204
Hours:
Price: 1,400 yen
Credit card: Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 5 spaces
Notes: Reserve 3 days in advance, held from 13:00
E-mail: houei@mx2.fctv.ne.jp
URL: http://www.houei-ryokan.jp/english/index.html

Try on a kimono, and take a stroll around sites such as Yokokan Garden in Fukui City.

[Time Required] 4 hours
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English support available

[Basic Information]

name: Hoeiryokan
Address: 3 Chome-7-16 Hōei, Fukui-shi
Access: A 7 minute walk from Fukui Station
Phone: 0776-22-5204
Hours:
Price: 3,000 yen
Credit card: Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 5 spaces
Notes: Reserve 3 days in advance
E-mail: houei@mx2.fctv.ne.jp
URL: http://www.houei-ryokan.jp/english/index.html

This facility was built to commemorate the first place visited by Polish Jews who had obtained a Japanese transit visa after fleeing persecution by the Nazis in World War II.

[Time Required] 30 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Available (explanations via tablet device)

[Basic Information]

name: Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum
Address: 44-1 Kanegasakicho, Tsuruga
Access: Train: About 16 minutes by Gurutto Tsuruga tour bus from JR Tsuruga Station, get off at the Kanegasaki Ryokuchi stop
Car: About 10 minutes from Tsuruga Interchange
Phone: 0770-37-1035
Hours: 9：00-17:00
Price: Adults: 100 yen
High school students and under: free
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 45 spaces
Notes: Free Wi-Fi available
E-mail: jindou@ton21.ne.jp
URL: http://www.tmo-tsuruga.com/kk-museum/index_e.html

A nostalgic diorama of the railway and port that extends for an impressive 27 meters and is 7.5 meters wide. It features a model railway with steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, and Tsuruga's famed switchbacks, as well as self-propelled boats and cars traveling here and there busily.

[Time Required] 30 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Tsuruga Aka Renga (Diorama and Restaurants)
Address: 4-1 Kanegasakichō, Tsuruga-shi
Access: Train: About 16 minutes by Gurutto Tsuruga tour bus from JR Tsuruga Station, get off at the Kanegasaki Ryokuchi stop
Car: About 10 minutes from Tsuruga Interchange
Phone: 0770-47-6612
Hours: 9:30-22:00
Price: General admittance: 400 yen
Elementary school students and under: 200 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 60 standard spaces
Notes: Free Wi-Fi available
URL: http://tsuruga-akarenga.jp/

Take a tour of 8 temples that are designated national treasures, of which there are many in Obama. Treasures of this caliber are not be missed.

[Time Required] 30 minutes to 45 minutes per temple
Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: WAKASA OBAMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Address: 1-1 Ekimaechō, Obama-shi
Access: About 30 minutes or less by taxi from JR Higashi-Obama Station (rental bicycles available)
About 30 minutes or less by car from Obama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
Phone: 070-53-1111
Hours: 8:30〜17:30
Price: 400 yen to 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Available
Notes:
Contact: https://wakasa-obama-jp.ssl-xserver.jp/en/Contact/
URL: http://wakasa-obama.jp/en/

The Shichiken Morning Market has been held on Shichiken　Street for over 400 years, and you can sense the history in the 11,Qrn cobblestones. It's the perfect place to pick up local Ono City goods.

[Time Required] About 30 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Echizen Ono Shichiken morning market promotion council
Address: 10-19 Motomachi, Ōno-shi
Access: About 35 minutes from Fukui Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway via National Route 158
About 80 minutes from Shirotori Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway
Phone: 0779-69-9520
*Weekday mornings only
Hours: 7:00-11:00
Price: Varies by product
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Motomachi Hall parking lot, 30 spaces
Yui Station, 90 spaces
Notes:

Get a shrine experience you won't find anywhere else, learning about the basics of shrines, worshipping etiquette, and the offering of ema votive horse tablets. Reservations are required.

[Time Required] 1 hour
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Shinokura Shrine
Address: 42-5 Shinokura, Ōno-shi
Access: About 35 minutes from Fukui Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway via National Route 158
About 80 minutes from Shirotori Interchange on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway
Phone: 0779-65-1455
Hours: 9：00-17：00
Price: 1,500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: 40 spaces
Large vehicles OK
Notes: English manual available. Applications are accepted by e-mail.
E-mail: info@shinokura.net
URL: http://shinokura.net/

Seidai-ji Temple is an ancient temple characterized by spacious grounds surrounded with splendid natural scenery.
It has Japan's greatest Buddha statue, consecrated in modem times, which carries on the rich history and traditional beauty that came before it. Try some Zen meditation in a tranquil space.

[Time Required] 60 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Seidai-Ji Temple
Address: 50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama-shi
Access: Train: 10 minutes by taxi from Katsuyama Station
Car: 40 minutes from Fukui-Kita Junction via National Route 416
Phone: 0779-87-3300
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Price: Admission fee adults 500 yen, elementary, junior high school and high school students 300 yen
Zen meditation fee 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 350 spaces
(large vehicles OK)
Notes: Reservations must be made in advance
E-mail: etizen_daibutu@yahoo.co.jp
URL: http://www.geocities.jp/etizen_daibutu/

Transform into a fabulous maiko or geisha. After dressing in a beautiful kimono, you can try your hand at the taiko or shamisen. As options, you can walk around the inns, have your photo taken by a professional photographer, or enjoy a beauty treatment (extra charge).

[Time Required] 2 hours 30 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Awara City tourism association
Address: 1 Chome-203 Onsen, Awara-shi
Access: A 2 minute walk from Echizen Railway Awara-Yunomachi Station
Phone: 0776-78-6767
Hours: 8:30-17:15
Price: [Experience only]
13,000 yen
Group discounts available
[Beauty-treatment set]
Extra 3,000 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 15 spaces
Paid parking, 160 spaces (Yunomachi Station South Exit parking lot)
Notes:
E-mail: kanko-k@awara.info
URL: http://awara.info/

Enjoy a traditional "Ozashiki-Asobi" party together with Ashihara Geiko, who are known as the flowers of Awara Hot Springs. After seeing them demonstrate Ozashiki-Asobi such as posture dancing and the taiko drum, you can take part yourself.
This is a fun way to learn Ozashiki etiquette for a reasonable price.

[Time Required] 60 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Awara City tourism association
Address: 1 Chome-203 Onsen, Awara-shi
Access: A 3 minute walk from Echizen Railway Awara-Yunomachi Station
Phone: 0776-78-6768
Hours: 8:30-17:15
Price: 3,000 yen (includes green tea and teacakes)
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 15 spaces
Paid parking, 161 spaces (Yunomachi Station South Exit parking lot)
Notes:
E-mail: kanko-k@awara.info
URL: http://awara.info/

You may apply to attend the Taste of Zen Program and have a taste of the Zen practice followed by the monks at Eiheiji. The program provides an opportunity to You may apply to attend the Taste of Zen Program and have a taste of the Zen practice followed by the monks at Eiheiji. The program provides an opportunity to experience yourself anew through zazen ("sitting Zen). Within this program there are two possibilities: one is to stay for about two hours for one period of zazen and a guided tour; another is to stay overnight, sit zazen in the evening and morning, enjoy a traditional formal dinner and breakfast, see a film about Eiheiji, hear a dharma talk, have a tour and participate in the morning service.
Foreign visitors intending to take part in the program, but who are not connected with a Soto Zen place of practice are kindly asked to contact Fukui Tour Guides Association (FTGA) for booking and inquiries (info@fukuitourguides.org). If you are connected with a Soto Zen place of practice, please contact Daihonzan Eiheiji. The FTGA tour guides are especially trained by the staff of Eiheiji Temple to facilitate visits by foreign guests.

[Basic Information]

name: Eiheiji Temple
Address: 5-15 Shihi, Eiheiji-chō, Yoshida-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: Car: 20 minutes from Fukui-Kita Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway
Bus: Eiheiji Liner nonstop bus runs from JR Fukui Station to Eiheiji
Phone: 0776-63-3640
Hours: 8:30-16:00
Price: Two-hour program: ¥500 (plus a ¥500 admission fee).
Overnight-stay program: ¥8000.
* Additional fees will apply for assistance from FTGA
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: 3 town parking lots
Notes: Two-hour program (arrival between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm).
Overnight-stay program (arrival by 2:00 pm, departure at 9:00 am).
E-mail: info@fukuitourguides.org
URL: http://global.sotozen-net.or.jp/eng/
http://fukuitourguides.org/en/

Enjoy some rest and relaxation at a traditional house in Fukui (matcha and Japanese confectionary provided).

[Time Required] 1hour
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English support available

[Basic Information]

name: Echizen Sabo Waraku
Address: 1 Chome-70 Matsuokashinmei, Eiheiji-chō, Yoshida-gun
Access: A 3 minute walk from Echizen Railway Matsuoka Station
Phone: 0776-61-0175
Hours: 11:30-18:00
Price: 1,000 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Parking lot available
Notes:

A snowbound banana boat ride full of thrills! Up to 6 people can enjoy this exciting experience at once.

[Time Required] 5 minutes
[Period] Winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English website available

[Basic Information]

name: Skijam Katsuyama
Address: 170-70 Katsuyama-shi
Access: About 25 minutes by bus from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station
Phone: 0779-87-6109
Hours: 8:00-16:30
Price: 500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: 3,400 spaces
Notes:
Contact: http://www.resortservice.co.jp/facility/ski/english/contact/index.html
URL: http://www.resortservice.co.jp/facility/ski/english/resort/ski_jam/index.html

There are a ton of ways to enjoy the forest, trees, and river here, including activities like the mega zip-line that crosses two valleys, an adventure park, and adventure boats. In rainy weather and with group reservations you can also try forestry work like wood-chopping. The staff are all very friendly and fun to talk with.

[Time Required] 60 minutes to 120 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall
[Foreign-Language Support] important documents are available in 5 languages. English signage is also provided.

[Basic Information]

name: Tree Picnic Adventure IKEDA
Address: 28-16 Shizuhara, Ikeda-chō, Imadate-gun
Access: Car: About 45 minutes from Fukui Interchange, about 30 minutes from Sabae Interchange / Takefu Interchange
Phone: 0778-44-7474
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Price: Mega zip-line 3,700 yen, etc.
Credit card: Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 200 spaces(large vehicles OK)
Notes: Closed on Tuesdays
E-mail: info@picnic.ikeda-kibou.com
URL: https://www.picnic.ikeda-kibou.com/

Head out for an excursion into the beautiful sea of Takahama by sea kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP). This activity can be safely enjoyed by even beginners.

[Time Required] 3 hours
[Period] spring/summer/fall
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: WAKASA TAKAHAMA Tourism Association
Address: 77-1-8 Miyazaki, Takahama-chō, Ōi-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: 15 minutes by car from Ooi-Takahama Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
Phone: 0770-72-0338
Hours: 8:30-17:15
Price: 3,500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Available(large vehicles OK)
Notes: Available for groups of up to 10 people. Please consult us regarding larger groups.
E-mail: info@wakasa-takahama.jp
URL: http://www.wakasa-takahama.jp/

Cycle around the lakeside of the Mikatagoko ( Five Lakes of Mikata ), a wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention. The Wakasa Nature Cycling Course stretches out for 11 kilometers along the eastern coasts of the lakes of Mikatako and Suigetsuko, offering a myriad of ways to enjoy the outdoors, such as lush greenery in the spring, the fresh breeze across the lakeside in summer, vibrant leaves in the fall, and snowscapes in the winter.

[Time Required]
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English

[Basic Information]

name: Wakasa-mikatagoko Tourism Association
Address: 122-31-1 Torihama, Wakasa-chō, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: JA 30 minute walk from Mikata Station on the JR Obama Line
10 minutes by car from Wakasa-Mikata Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
Phone: 0770-45-0113
Hours: 8:30-17:00
Price: 500 yen for up to 4 hours
1,000 yen per day
100 yen drop-off fee (Suigekka to Mikata Station, Mikata Station to Mikata-Goko Roadside Station, Mikata Station to Suigekka, Mikata-Goko Roadside Station to Mikata Station only)
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking
Large vehicles: 7 spaces
Standard: 41 spaces
Disabled: 3 spaces
Notes:
E-mail: wakasa@wakasa-mikatagoko.jp
URL: http://www.wakasa-mikatagoko.jp/en/

Tours Include the Sea Course that explores the calm inland sea of Wakasa Bay, and the Lake Course that travels around the Mikatagoko ( Five Lakes of Mikata ) of Sulgetsuko and Sugako Both courses feature an abundance of untouched nature. so you can enjoy them while looking out over the magnificent scenery.

[Time Required］4 hours, 3 hours, 2 hours (depends on season and course)
[Period］Spring / Summer /fall
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Asoboya
Address: 64-9-1 Umiyama, Wakasa-chō, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: About 30 minutes from Mikata Station on the Town Bus Tsunegami/Mikata Line
About 20 minutes by car from Wakasa-Mikata Interchange on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
Phone: 0770-47-1008
Hours: 9:00-18:00
Price: Experience fee : 6,000 yen ~ 10,500 yen (It depends on the season and course)
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Available；free
Notes:
E-mail: asobo-ya@pamco-net.com
URL: http://wakasa-asobo-ya.com/home/

Stay at a traditional Japanese farm inn or house with Japanese-style architecture, and interact with the host family while experiencing their food and lifestyle.

[Time Required] From 2 days and 1 night
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter

[Basic Information]

name: Lohas　Echizen
Address: 2 Chome-805 Awatabechō Chūō, Echizen-shi
Access: From JR Takefu Station take the Fukui Railway Bus Nan-Etsu Line and get off at Imadate Sogo Shisho-Mae
Phone: 0778-43-0879
Hours: 10:00-19:00
Price: 8,500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: About 2 standard spaces
Notes: Note: Your stay will be at one of a number of farm inns in the city
E-mail: info@lohas-echizen.org
URL: http://lohas-echizen.org/

An open-air bath that juts out over the magnificent Sea of Japan. In addition to offering sunset views in the evening on a clear day, in winter you can see the turbulent Sea of Japan up close. This is a popular rest spot for local residents, so it offers a chance to experience a slice of life in Japan.

[Time Required] 50 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] English signage is provided (some multilingual support)

[Basic Information]

name: Echizen Outdoor Spa Isaribi
Address: 71-335-1 Kuriya, Echizen-chō, Nyū-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: Train: Right next to the Active Land-Mae stop on the Fukui Railway Bus bound for Kareisaki from JR Takefu Station
Car: 40 minutes from Takefu Interchange via National Route 365
Phone: 0778-37-2360
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Price: Admission fee 510 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking
157 standard spaces, 11 large vehicle spaces, 4 disabled spaces
Notes:
E-mail: a-isaribi@echizen-kk.jp
URL: http://www.echizen-kk.jp/isaribi.html

Experience traditional Japanese snow activities such as building snow huts and sleigh riding. You can also try making straw baskets or sandals, and enjoy a meal sitting around a hearth.

[Time Required] 180 minutes
[Period] winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese (rudimentary English)

[Basic Information]

name: Kaminaka Nougakusha
Address: 74-1-1 Agari, Wakasa-chō, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: 15 minutes by car from Wakasa-Kaminaka Interchange
10 minutes by car from Kaminaka Station
Phone: 0770-62-2125
Hours: 8:30-18:00
Price: From 1,500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 30 spaces
Large vehicles, 3 spaces
Notes:
E-mail: wakasa@nouson-kaminaka.com
URL: http://nouson-kaminaka.com/

Board a real fishing boat and experience fixed net fishing and other fishery activities for yourself.

[Time Required] 3 hours
[Period] spring/summer
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Wakasa　Mihama Heatful Experience
Address: Nyu, Mihama, Mikata District, Fukui
Access: 15 minutes from Wakasa-Mihama Interchange
Phone: 0770-32-2222
Hours: 8:30-17:30
Price: 1,500 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking:
Notes:
E-mail: tabokobo-hayashi@air.ocn.ne.jp
URL: http://www.heartful-mihama.com/

At Kaminaka Nougakusha you can take part in agricultural experiences throughout the year. Aside from rice planting and harvesting, you can also try digging for potatoes and processing harvested goods.

[Time Required] 120 minutes to 180 minutes
[Period] spring/summer/fall
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese (rudimentary English)

[Basic Information]

name: Kaminaka Nougakusha
Address: 74-1-1 Agari, Wakasa-chō, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui-ken
Access: 15 minutes by car from Wakasa-Kaminaka Interchange
10 minutes by car from Kaminaka Station
Phone: 0770-62-2125
Hours: 8:30-18:00
Price: From 1,000 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 30 spaces
Large vehicles, 3 spaces
Notes:
E-mail: wakasa@nouson-kaminaka.com
URL: http://nouson-kaminaka.com/

Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park contains the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, which is said to be one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums. Inside the park you can take on the challenge of joining a dinosaur fossil excavation experience! The stones used are transported from an actual dinosaur fossil excavation site. You have the chance to unearth a fossil from 120 million years ago, and each participant can take home a piece from those not needed as research material.

[Time Required] About 60 minutes (1: 9:30, 2: 11:00, 3: 13:30, 4: 15:00. The number held varies by season, so please check the times held by phone or over the Internet)
[Period] spring/summer/fall
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only *2 staff members can provide English support

[Basic Information]

name: Dinosaur City Katsuyama cheering party
Address: 51-11 Murokochō Terao, Katsuyama-shi
Access: Train: 10 minutes by bus from Katsuyama Station
Car: 40 minutes from Fukui-Kita Junction via National Route 416
Phone: 0779-88-8777
Hours: 7:00-20:00
Price: 4-year-olds to junior high school students: 520 yen, high school students 830 yen, adults 1,030 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Free parking, 1,450 spaces (large vehicles OK)
Notes:
E-mail: info@kyoryunomori.jp
URL: http://www.kyoryunomori.net/modules/content/content0001.html

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the world's 3 largest dinosaur museums. At the outdoor dinosaur museum you can try excavating fossils while checking out a dinosaur fossil excavation site up close.

[Time Required] 90 minutes or more
[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Audio guidance available

[Basic Information]

name: Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Address: 51-11 Terao Muraoka Cho Katsuyama-shi
Access: Via Eiheiji-Ono Road on the Chubu Jukan Expressway from Fukui-Kita Junction/Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway (about 40 minutes)
Get off at JR Fukui Station, take the Echizen Railway
Katsuyama Eiheiji Line train bound for Katsuyama (about 1 hour) -> get off at Katsuyama Station, then take the community bus (about 15 minutes) or a taxi (about 10 minutes)
Phone: 0779-88-0001
Hours: 9：00-17:00
Price: Adults: 720 yen
High school and university students: 410 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 260 yen
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Parking available (large vehicles OK)
Notes:
E-mail: https://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/en/mail.htm
URL: https://www.dinosaur.pref.fukui.jp/en/

Awara Onsen has 74 wellsprings, so you can try a variety of baths and enjoy their different properties. One bath tour ticket lets you visit 3 of the 15 facilities, or use one 3 times. At some inns it can also be used at the coffee corner.

[Period] spring/summer/fall/winter
[Foreign-Language Support] Japanese only

[Basic Information]

name: Awara City tourism association
Address: 1 Chome-1 Onsen, Awara-shi
Access: A 3 minute wal K from Echizen Rai I way Awara-Yunom a chi Station
Phone: 0776-78-6769
Hours: 8:30-17:15
Price: 1,600 yen (coupon for set of 3)
Credit card: not Accepted
Parking: Paid parking, 160 spaces ( Yunomachi Station South Exit parking lot )
Notes:
E-mail: kanko-k@awara.info
URL: http://awara.info/