Fukui in 3 days: dinosaur museum or Tojinbo?
Choose the dinosaur museum for skeletons and fossils or Tojinbo for rocky cliffs and sea views. Stay two nights in the same Fukui accommodation and visit Eiheiji and Ichijodani museum on separate days. For Tojinbo, leave time between the final-day return bus and train and your onward departure.
Choose a 3 days, 2 nights itinerary
Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji
Spend two nights in the same Fukui accommodation, with excavated-object exhibits, dinosaur skeletons and temple corridors on separate days. Visit Ichijodani on day 1, the dinosaur museum on day 2 and Eiheiji on the final day.
Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji →3 days, 2 nights BEiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo
Spend three days seeing temple corridors and museum exhibits, then rocky cliffs and sea on the final day. Stay two nights in Fukui and ensure the Tojinbo return bus and train connect with your onward departure.
Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo →Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji
Spend two nights in the same Fukui accommodation, with excavated-object exhibits, dinosaur skeletons and temple corridors on separate days. Visit Ichijodani on day 1, the dinosaur museum on day 2 and Eiheiji on the final day.
Day 1: visit the Ichijodani site museum
Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum · 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館
Explore excavated objects and reconstructed displays of life in the former castle town. The actual reconstructed streets are a separate location; today focuses on the museum exhibits.
- JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station
Take the Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called the Kuzuryu Line, and get off at Ichijodani. The calculation uses ¥260 per adult one way; recheck return services and fares in JR’s official search for your date. Ichijodani Station does not support ICOCA, so prepare a ticket.
Official JR timetable and fare searchJR Etsumi-Hoku Line outbound timetableIchijodani Station facilities
- JR Ichijodani Station → Site museum main building
Walk about 3 minutes to the main entrance, as officially estimated. Standard adult basic-exhibition admission is ¥700; special exhibitions cost extra. Hours are 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Distinguish the main building from the annex and take breaks between exhibits.
- Site museum → Ichijodani Station and Fukui Station
Finish the visit to match your return train and go back to the same station. Take a Fukui-bound train for ¥260 per adult. Services may be widely spaced, so arrange sightseeing and meals after checking both train journeys.
Check Monday, year-end and temporary closures on the calendar for your date. The reconstructed-street weekend shuttle is unavailable on weekdays.
Day 2: spend the day at the dinosaur museum
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum · 福井県立恐竜博物館
Explore skeletons, fossils and exhibits on Earth and life’s history. Connect the Katsuyama-bound railway and museum bus to match your ticket’s entry time.
- Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Katsuyama Station
Take a Katsuyama-bound train on the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line to the terminus. The adult one-way fare is ¥820. Allow bus transfer time beyond the roughly one-hour railway journey.
Current train fare from Katsuyama StationBus and parking access guidance
- Museum-bound bus at Katsuyama Station → Geo Terminal and main-building entry gate
Transfer to the D Line bus, which runs on museum opening days, for ¥300 per adult one way. Get off at Geo Terminal and follow signs to the main entrance and third-floor general admission gate, showing your QR ticket. Allow walking and waiting time between bus arrival and gate entry.
Train and bus connectionsMuseum entry instructionsOfficial location mapEntry slots and fees
- Museum permanent exhibition → Exhibits, lunch and rest
Standard adult permanent-exhibition admission is ¥1,000. Hours are 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Take meal and rest breaks between exhibits, allowing for restaurant queues. Special exhibitions, the outdoor museum, activities and meals cost extra.
- Geo Terminal, towards Katsuyama Station → Katsuyama Station and Fukui Station
Take a museum bus departure checked in advance back to Katsuyama Station, then transfer to the Fukui-bound railway. The bus costs ¥300 and train ¥820. The last museum bus and last train are different services; check their connection together.
Train and bus connectionsCurrent train fare from Katsuyama Station
Check the official closure calendar and available entry slots first. Follow separate shuttle guidance on dates with temporary park access restrictions.
Day 3: visit Eiheiji
Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺
Follow Eiheiji’s visitor route through temple buildings linked by corridors. Afterwards, have lunch and rest nearby before taking the Eiheiji Liner back to Fukui Station.
- Fukui Station east exit, stop 1 → Eiheiji stop
Take the Eiheiji Liner to the terminus. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,000 and services run daily. Seats are first come, first served without reservations. Check outward and return departures for your date and arrive at the boarding point with time to spare.
- Eiheiji stop → Visitor reception and temple grounds
The official walk from the stop to reception is about 5 minutes. Standard adult admission is ¥700. Visiting hours are 08:30–16:30, with guidance to arrive by 16:00. There are indoor stairs, and strollers must be left at reception. Ask about the accessible visiting area before arriving with anyone who has mobility difficulties.
- Near the temple → Eiheiji stop and Fukui Station east exit
After visiting, have lunch and rest at an open restaurant. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for the liner towards Fukui Station’s east exit. The adult return fare is also ¥1,000. Allow for road delays and full buses rather than relying only on the final departure.
Zazen meditation and overnight experiences are separate from general visits. Meals are excluded from the transport and admission subtotal below.
Included: Ichijodani basic exhibition and return JR ¥1,220 + dinosaur museum general exhibition and return train and bus ¥3,240 + Eiheiji admission and return liner ¥2,700
Separate costs and conditions: Accommodation, meals, long-distance travel to and from Fukui, special exhibitions, extra activities, sightseeing boats, observation facilities, luggage storage, accommodation shuttles and additional transport.
This adds the listed transport and admission for one adult at standard fares and admission rates. Accommodation, meals, long-distance Fukui travel and separate experiences are excluded. Check official fares for your date. Transport-pass discounts are not applied.
Official temple visiting informationLiner timetable and faresMuseum operation and feesMuseum fees and operationCurrent train fare from Katsuyama StationTrain and bus connectionsOfficial JR return timetable and fare search for 15 October 2026Rechecked three-day route A dinosaur museum return connectionsRechecked three-day route A Eiheiji Liner return journeys
Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo
Spend three days seeing temple corridors and museum exhibits, then rocky cliffs and sea on the final day. Stay two nights in Fukui and ensure the Tojinbo return bus and train connect with your onward departure.
Day 1: visit Eiheiji
Follow Eiheiji’s visitor route through temple buildings linked by corridors. Afterwards, have lunch and rest nearby before taking the Eiheiji Liner back to Fukui Station.
- Fukui Station east exit, stop 1 → Eiheiji stop
Take the Eiheiji Liner to the terminus. The adult one-way fare is ¥1,000 and services run daily. Seats are first come, first served without reservations. Check outward and return departures for your date and arrive at the boarding point with time to spare.
- Eiheiji stop → Visitor reception and temple grounds
The official walk from the stop to reception is about 5 minutes. Standard adult admission is ¥700. Visiting hours are 08:30–16:30, with guidance to arrive by 16:00. There are indoor stairs, and strollers must be left at reception. Ask about the accessible visiting area before arriving with anyone who has mobility difficulties.
- Near the temple → Eiheiji stop and Fukui Station east exit
After visiting, have lunch and rest at an open restaurant. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for the liner towards Fukui Station’s east exit. The adult return fare is also ¥1,000. Allow for road delays and full buses rather than relying only on the final departure.
Zazen meditation and overnight experiences are separate from general visits. Meals are excluded from the transport and admission subtotal below.
Day 2: visit the Ichijodani site museum
Explore excavated objects and reconstructed displays of life in the former castle town. The actual reconstructed streets are a separate location; today focuses on the museum exhibits.
- JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station
Take the Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called the Kuzuryu Line, and get off at Ichijodani. The calculation uses ¥260 per adult one way; recheck return services and fares in JR’s official search for your date. Ichijodani Station does not support ICOCA, so prepare a ticket.
Official JR timetable and fare searchJR Etsumi-Hoku Line outbound timetableIchijodani Station facilities
- JR Ichijodani Station → Site museum main building
Walk about 3 minutes to the main entrance, as officially estimated. Standard adult basic-exhibition admission is ¥700; special exhibitions cost extra. Hours are 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Distinguish the main building from the annex and take breaks between exhibits.
- Site museum → Ichijodani Station and Fukui Station
Finish the visit to match your return train and go back to the same station. Take a Fukui-bound train for ¥260 per adult. Services may be widely spaced, so arrange sightseeing and meals after checking both train journeys.
Check Monday, year-end and temporary closures on the calendar for your date. The reconstructed-street weekend shuttle is unavailable on weekdays.
Day 3: walk Tojinbo’s coast
Tojinbo Cliffs · 東尋坊
Transfer to a bus at Mikuni Station to see Tojinbo’s rocky cliffs and sea. After the coastal walk, return via Mikuni to Fukui Station for your next departure.
- Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Mikuni Station
Take the Mikuni Awara Line towards Mikuni and get off at Mikuni Station. Adult one-way fare is ¥780. Check the correct weekday or weekend and public-holiday timetable, including your return.
Official Mikuni Station fare tableRailway operator’s weekday return connections
- Keifuku bus at Mikuni Station → Tojinbo stop and coast
Transfer to a Tojinbo-bound bus and get off at Tojinbo. The adult one-way fare is ¥280, followed by an officially estimated 5-minute walk to the coast. Distinguish this from departures at Mikuniminato or Awara-Yunomachi stations.
Tojinbo route segment faresOfficial Fukui tourism transport information
- Tojinbo coast → Walk, lunch and rest
Walk according to the weather and local access guidance, resting at open businesses nearby. Choose a sightseeing boat only after confirming operation that day. Boats, observation facilities and meals are excluded from the subtotal below.
Sightseeing-boat operator access informationOfficial Fukui tourism transport information
- Tojinbo stop, towards Mikuni Station → Mikuni Station and Fukui Station
Return by the ¥280 bus to Mikuni Station, then transfer to the ¥780 Fukui-bound railway. Allow ticket purchases and walking to the platform after leaving the bus. Compare connections for your date and avoid relying only on a short transfer from the last bus.
Railway operator’s weekday return connectionsTojinbo route segment faresOfficial Mikuni Station fare table
Shorten the coastal visit in bad weather or during access restrictions. Do not apply weekday connections to Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.
Included: Eiheiji admission and return liner ¥2,700 + Ichijodani basic exhibition and return JR ¥1,220 + return Tojinbo railway and bus ¥2,120
Separate costs and conditions: Accommodation, meals, long-distance travel to and from Fukui, special exhibitions, extra activities, sightseeing boats, observation facilities, luggage storage, accommodation shuttles and additional transport.
This adds the listed transport and admission for one adult at standard fares and admission rates. Accommodation, meals, long-distance Fukui travel and separate experiences are excluded. Check official fares for your date. Transport-pass discounts are not applied.
Official temple visiting informationLiner timetable and faresMuseum operation and feesOfficial Mikuni Station fare tableTojinbo route segment faresOfficial JR return timetable and fare search for 14 October 2026Three-day route B Eiheiji Liner daily operation and faresRechecked current Mikuni–Fukui adult fares
Frequently asked questions
How do returns from Eiheiji and Tojinbo differ?
Eiheiji’s liner returns to Fukui Station’s east side. From Tojinbo, transfer from a Mikuni-bound bus to a Fukui-bound train. Coastal sightseeing and transfers take time, so shorten Tojinbo if your next train departs early. Leave time at Fukui Station before your onward train in either case.
Rechecked three-day route A Eiheiji Liner return journeysRechecked three-day route B weekday Tojinbo train and bus connectionsRechecked Hotel Keifuku same-day free luggage-storage conditions
Sources and check dates
- Liner timetable and fares ·
- Temple walking access ·
- Train and bus connections ·
- Museum entry instructions ·
- Entry slots and fees ·
- Bus and parking access guidance ·
- Official location map ·
- Official JR timetable and fare search ·
- JR Etsumi-Hoku Line outbound timetable ·
- Ichijodani Station facilities ·
- Museum access ·
- Museum operation and fees ·
- Museum fees and operation ·
- Official temple visiting information ·
- Official Fukui tourism transport information ·
- Sightseeing-boat operator access information ·
- Railway operator’s weekday return connections ·
- Official Mikuni Station fare table ·
- Current train fare from Katsuyama Station ·
- Tojinbo route segment fares ·
- Official JR return timetable and fare search for 14 October 2026 ·
- Official JR return timetable and fare search for 15 October 2026 ·
- Rechecked three-day route A dinosaur museum return connections ·
- Rechecked three-day route A Eiheiji Liner return journeys ·
- Rechecked three-day route B weekday Tojinbo train and bus connections ·
- Rechecked Hotel Keifuku same-day free luggage-storage conditions ·
- Rechecked current Mikuni–Fukui adult fares ·
- Three-day route B Eiheiji Liner daily operation and fares ·