WORLD ▫
ASIA ▫
JAPAN ▫
FUKUI
|
Fukui
Fukui (福井; ) is the eponymous capital of Fukui prefecture, Japan.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airport to Fukui is in Komatsu. Buses connect Komatsu Airport with Komatsu Station for ¥260, from which you can take a Hokuriku Line local train for the 50 minute run to Fukui (¥820).
If coming internationally, the best airport to arrive in is Kansai Airport in Osaka. From Kansai Airport, you can reach Fukui by train in about 3 1/2 hours by taking the Haruka limited express train to Shin-Osaka, and transferring to the Thunderbird or Raichō, described below.
By train
Fukui is a major station on the JR Hokuriku line, which links Toyama with Maibara. A connection to the Kosei Line at Tsuruga provides a direct link to Kyoto and Osaka.
Fukui is connected to Kyoto and Osaka 1-2 times per hour by the Thunderbird and Raichō trains. Both of these trains make the run from Osaka to Fukui in about 1 hour, 50 minutes. From Kyoto, the run takes about 1 hour, 20 minutes. The price for both services is the same, at ¥5670 from Osaka and ¥4610 from Kyoto.
The Shirasagi limited express also stops at Fukui on runs from Nagoya and Maibara. From the latter it takes one hour and costs ¥3080.
If coming from Tokyo, take the hourly Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari service that stops at Maibara station. From Maibara, take the Shirasagi to Fukui (3 1/2 hours, ¥13960).
There is no charge for the above services with the Japan Rail Pass.
By bus
The Dream Fukui overnight bus service runs from both Tokyo and Shinjuku to the Keifuku Bus Terminal in Fukui (9 hours, ¥8300 one-way). Two departures nightly.
See
Eiheiji Temple (永平寺). Established in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen, a testament to the ability of the Japanese to fuse architecture and nature in a seemless and timeless structure. Visitors are welcome to tour the monastery and for ¥8000 per night (¥3000 per night for stays of more than a few days) can experience training according to the Soto Zen tradition. The temple is located about 15 km outside Fukui; either take a direct bus from Fukui Station (4 daily, 30 min, ¥720) or a train to Eiheiji-Guchi (25min, ¥440yen) and then a connecting bus (15min, ¥410).
Fukui might refer to:Fukui PrefectureFukui, Fukui - the city of the same name in the prefecture
...
|
Hotels in Fukui
| Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour (Return by Bullet Train) |
11 hours |
|
Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshipped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people.
Mount Fuji is a dormant volcano, which most recently erupted in 1708. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days.
Note however, that clouds and poor visibility often block the view of Mount Fuji, and you have to consider yourself lucky if you get a clear view of the mountain. Visibility tends to be better during the colder seasons of the year than in summer, and in the early morning and late evening hours.
- Drive along the expressway to Mt. Fuji - Depart from Tokyo to enjoy a scenic drive aboard a deluxe motorcoach to Mt.Fuji (3,776m - 12,388ft).
- Fuji Visitor Center- Nature, culture and artwork concerning Mt.Fuji are on display. Visit Peace Pagoda located on the way to Hakone when the center is closed (Mondays).
- Drive up Mt. Fuji 5th station- (altitude 2,305m). The natural scenery en route is sure to impress.
- Lunch at a local restaurant- Enjoy Japanese style lunch at a restaurant. Vegetarian food is available on request.
- Cruising on Lake Ashi- Let the crisp air and surrounding scenery refresh you.
- Mt. Komagatake Aerial Cableway Ride an aerial cableway up and down Mt.Komagatake for a sweeping view of celebrated Hakone National Park. During summer holidays (from July to August) the cableway may not be included in tour.
- Proceed to Odawara and board a Shinkansen train for Tokyo- Drive to Odawara Station and board a world famous Shinkansen super-express for the return journey to Tokyo. (in summer holidays the Shinkansen train will return at 9:30pm in Tokyo).
Click here for more information and Booking Details
|
| Kyoto Morning Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace |
3.5 hours |
|
Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. Enjoy this morning tour to see some of the main highlights of this wonderful city, steeped in culture.
Tour Highlights Include:
- Nijo Castle
- Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Handicraft Center
Please see the information in 'Itinerary' for details about visiting each place.
Please note: You can combine this tour with the Kyoto Afternoon Tour (TYO_N280) as the Afternoon Tour offers a pick up service from the Kyoto Handicraft Center (which is where this Morning Tour concludes) at 2pm. Please make a separate booking for the Kyoto Afternoon Tour (TYO_N280) if you wish to do this.
Click here for more information and Booking Details
|
Kyoto temples and shrines
Kyoto is full of historical temples and shrines because it was the old capital of Japan. The best way to travel around Kyoto is by foot and bus. At the main train station in Kyoto, one can easily find a map and information on the bus routes including many of the historical buildings and tourist attractions. The bus station is right outside of the train station and all that needs to be done is buy a day pass and use the bus to get around following the map. A lot of the sites are close together so it is easy to walk around from one to the other.
Kiyomizu Dera is one of the more popular temples to visit. Before you leave this temple that is on a hill, it is tradition to drink the water that comes from the mountain tops. You will notice this exiting at the bottom (different from the main entrance). It is best to go when the weather is moderately warm and the sun is out especially to see the Golden Temple.
Nihon Sankei
The Three Views of Japan: they are Miyajima, Amanohashidate and Matsushima. Don't expect majestic scenery, for the beauty is much more subtle.
Miyajima is famous for the floating red torii gate. Of course, depending on the timeeee you visit, you might find it lodged in the mud. You get to the island by taking a ferry from Miyajima-guchi, which is on the local line from Hiroshima.
Amanohashidate is the pine tree-lined sand-spit. You are meant to see it, by bending over, and seeing it framed by your legs. The "bridge to heaven" then floats, as you try to achieve some stability. You can get there by train from Kyoto station. JR Rail Pass holders will note that there is an additional supplement for the private leg of the train journey.
Matsushima is a collection of pine laden islets, sitting on a bay. You get there by taking the local train from Sendai to Matsuhima Kaigan station.
|
