Recommended Sample Itineraries

Day 1:

  • Ride „Thunderbird Ltd. Express“ from Osaka/Kyoto etc. to Tsuruga, and tranfer to Shinkansen for Fukui for total of about 110 min. (shorter for Kyoto departure)
  • Visit „Maruoka Castle“, one of 12 surviving castle with original main tower
  • Tojinbo Cliff and boat cruise along the cliff
  • Enjoy delicious „Oroshi Soba“ noodle or sea foods „Echizen Crab“ (Seasonal)
  • Visit “Yokokan Garden”, the former villa of the feudal lord of Fukui

Day 2:

  • Visit „Eiheiji Temple“ and experience Zazen
  • Visit „Fukui Prefectural Dinasaur Museum“ to learn about dinosaur
  • Ride, Shinkansen and „Thunderbird Ltd. Express“ back for Osaka/Kyoto