Things to Do in Fukui
Hand-picked sights and experiences across Fukui.
When to catch the colours in Fukui?
Average cherry blossom and autumn foliage dates for Fukui, from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normals — the fortnight to aim for, not a promise for any particular year.
- Cherry blossom
- First flowersApr 1
- Full bloomApr 7
- Autumn foliage
- Leaves turnNov 28
- Peak viewingNov 28 – Dec 12
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.