Things to Do in Fukui
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Fukui.
When to catch the colours in Fukui?
Average red maple, golden ginkgo and cherry blossom dates for Fukui, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Red maples
- Leaves turnNov 28
- Peak viewingNov 28 – Dec 12
- Golden ginkgo
- Leaves turnNov 21
- Peak viewingNov 21 – Dec 5
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersApr 1
- Full bloomApr 7
Where to look next?
The prefectures we've mapped so far, nearest to Fukui first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eihei-ji — one of Sōtō Zen's two head temples, alive with training monks — the cliff drama of Tōjinbō, Echizen crab in winter, and one of the world's great dinosaur museums. The Hokuriku Shinkansen now puts it on the map.
It's Japan's best by a wide margin — a vast silver dome of full skeletons and working research, in the region where many of Japan's dinosaurs were dug up. Kids need no convincing; adults come out converted.
Yes — buses run from Fukui city, and the cedar-forest temple complex takes two to three unhurried hours. Serious travellers can apply to stay overnight and join the monks' morning zazen, which is a different experience altogether.