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Fukui

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Tsuruga

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Takefu

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Tojimbo

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You're gonna get all wet!

You're gonna get all wet!, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:   You would be well advised to take an umbrella with you. Generally speaking, weather in the whole Hokuriku area (Toyama/Ishikawa/Fukui) is unstable at best. I... 

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The Toujinbo island

The Toujinbo island, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  Very close to the Toujinbo cliffs there is an island which can be reached by a footbridge. There is a trail that runs the perimeter of the island, which can be... 

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The suicide phone

The suicide phone, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  Not to sure you’ll find this in any guidebooks and fairly sure this tip is unique to VT. This is about the famous suicide phone at Toujinbo. As I mentioned in... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Fukui-ken

Toujinbo

Toujinbo, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  One place you should really stop if you’re in the area is Toujinbo cliffs. It’s an area of hexagon shaped rocks that were jetted to the surface due to volcanic... 

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One of the twelve originals

One of the twelve originals, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  Sakai city (near Fukui city) is actually home to one of the twelve original castles left in Japan. It’s hard to believe but it’s very much true. Maruoka castle,... 

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The temple of eternal peace

The temple of eternal peace, Fukui-ken

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  If you’re heading through Fukui-ken then you should stop at Eihei-ji, the mountainside temple in the forest that is the headquarters of the Soto sect of Zen... 

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Pines by the sea

Pines by the sea, Fukui-ken

 shmooj Says:  Lovely strip of pine trees planted along a great sand beach with eagles soaring overhead.See more by visiting our Japan Tour Pages 

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Mikasawan National Park

Mikasawan National Park, Fukui-ken

 shmooj Says:  This area, with it's steep coast and inland lakes, has some fantastic scenery. It is also a little bit off the beaten tourist trail so can be less crowded than... 

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Beijodake

Beijodake, Fukui-ken

 shmooj Says:  Get some transport and get up the road that climbs Beijodake, the central mountain the Mikasawan national park. The views are excellent of the surrounding lakes... 

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Toll Road up Beijodake

Toll Road up Beijodake, Fukui-ken

 shmooj Says:  The toll up beijodake, the central mountain in the Mikasawan area is pretty high but do not be put off. It is well worth the drive. It was cloudy the day we... 

 Transportation in Fukui-ken

Sakae: Don't miss fresh crabs in winter

Sakae: Don't miss fresh crabs in winter, Fukui-ken

 Eiji Says:  Very simple. Very kind. Crabs are very fresh. Echizengani 

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 This is winered colored hot spa. By steam ,not so clear to see. 

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Popular Destinations in Fukui-ken

  1. Fukui
  2. Tsuruga
  1. Takefu
  2. Tojimbo

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A place where people don't go

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Fukui-ken. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 19 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Eiji's new Fukui Page

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 We,me ,my wife ,my mother,and my youger sister, visited Echizen coast. In winter, we have good quality of crabs of which name is Echizengani. We selected big ones. There are many ways to cook crabs.... 

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A Drive across Fukui

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 Drove through Fukui from Tsuruga to Amanohashidate stopping at Matsubara and Beijodake. See more by visiting our Japan Tour Pages 

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Toujinbo (cliff )

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 Brrrr, looking down to the ocean... isn't it terrible? 

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Echizen Shi / Takefu

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 This is a quiet yet beautiful area of Japan with plenty to do if you are not afraid to mix with the locals! Nanjo is a small farming village located 15 minutes south of Takefu (Echizen) Shi on the... 

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