Which Fukui attractions should you visit?

Choose the dinosaur museum for large skeletons and fossils or Eiheiji for a slower walk along temple corridors. For former castle-town life, explore excavated objects and reconstructed displays at the Ichijodani museum, then travel to reconstructed streets among samurai residences and artisans’ houses. Choose Tojinbo for rocky cliffs and sea views. You can also move to Awara hot spring accommodation after the coast.

Attraction fees, hours and access

Attractions and areas

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

福井県立恐竜博物館

Spend a day at the dinosaur museum for a closer look at large skeletons and fossils. Permanent exhibits cover Earth and life’s history as well as dinosaurs. Buy a ticket for your date and entry time in advance, then connect trains and buses around it.

Admission, excluding special exhibitionsGeneral exhibition: adults ¥1,000, high school and university students ¥800, elementary and junior high school students ¥500, ages 70+ ¥500, preschool children free. Special exhibitions and the outdoor museum are separate.
Hours, closures and tickets09:00–17:00, last admission 16:30. Usual closures are the second and fourth Wednesdays and 31 December–1 January; check the calendar for public-holiday, summer and other exceptions. Reserve tickets for your date and entry time in advance.
Railway, bus and 2026 faresTake Echizen Railway’s Katsuyama Eiheiji Line from Fukui to its Katsuyama terminus and transfer to a museum-bound bus. Official estimates of roughly one hour by train and 15 minutes by bus cover riding only; waits and transfers are extra. The D Line in the 1 April 2026 bus timetable runs on museum opening days. Katsuyama Station–museum fares are ¥300 for adults and ¥200 for children one way; Fukui–Katsuyama train fare is ¥820 per adult one way. The C Line has different operating conditions and stop order; check your chosen route.
October and November park access restrictionsTemporary shuttle and park traffic restrictions are announced for 11 October and 22 November 2026. Check temporary shuttle and parking access guidance first if visiting on those dates.
What to seeExplore permanent exhibits on dinosaur skeletons and fossils, Earth and life’s history.

Museum fees and operation2026-10-08Entry slots and fees2026-10-09Bus and parking access guidance2026-10-08Train and bus connections2026-10-08Current train fare from Katsuyama Station2026-10-08Dinosaur museum permanent-exhibition introduction2026-10-09

Visit Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum →Museum fees and operation Bus and parking access guidance Train and bus connections Current train fare from Katsuyama Station Entry slots and fees Sales information linked by the museum Museum entry instructions Official location map Third-floor map Katsuyama outdoor camera reference 2-day route A: Eiheiji and dinosaur museum 3-day route A: Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji 4-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji and reconstructed streets 5-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji, Tojinbo and reconstructed streets 5-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, two hot spring nights, Ichijodani and dinosaur museum Dinosaur museum permanent-exhibition introduction

Attractions and areas

Eiheiji

Eiheiji Temple永平寺

Choose Eiheiji for a slower visit to temple buildings and grounds. Follow the visitor route through corridor-linked buildings. There are indoor stairs, and experiences such as zazen have different conditions and fees from general visits.

Temple admissionAdults ¥700, elementary and junior high school students ¥300, preschool children free. Zazen and overnight experiences have separate conditions and fees; check their guidance independently.
Visiting hours08:30–16:30, with guidance to arrive by 16:00. Check event-related restrictions for your date.
Stairs and strollersThere are indoor stairs and guidance prohibiting strollers inside. Ask the facility about accessible areas if anyone in your party has difficulty with stairs.
Eiheiji Liner, 2026 fares and entranceTake the Eiheiji Liner from stop 1 outside Fukui Station’s east exit and get off at Eiheiji. Fares revised 1 October 2026 are ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children one way. It runs daily without seat reservations; full buses cannot accept more passengers. Fukui’s official tourism guide estimates a 5-minute walk from the stop to the visitor entrance.
What to seeFollow the visitor route through corridor-linked temple buildings and grounds. Access does not extend to every training area.

Official temple visiting information2026-10-08Liner timetable and fares2026-10-08Temple walking access2026-10-08Official Fukui Eiheiji visitor route2026-10-09

Visit Eiheiji →Official temple visiting information Liner timetable and fares 2-day route A: Eiheiji and dinosaur museum 2-day route B: Eiheiji and Ichijodani site museum 3-day route A: Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji 3-day route B: Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo 4-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji and reconstructed streets 4-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, Awara hot springs and Ichijodani 5-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji, Tojinbo and reconstructed streets 5-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, two hot spring nights, Ichijodani and dinosaur museum Official Fukui Eiheiji visitor route

Attractions and areas

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 to learn how people lived in the former castle town. Walking the actual reconstructed streets requires travel to another location; plan it separately from museum exhibits.

Admission, excluding special exhibitionsGeneral admission: adults ¥700, high school students ¥400, elementary and junior high school students ¥200, ages 70+ ¥350. Special exhibitions are separate. A combined ticket with the reconstructed streets is also listed. Check its price, validity and use on different days before buying. Itinerary costs use ordinary individual admission.
Hours and closures09:00–17:00, last admission 16:30. Check Monday, year-end and temporary closures on the calendar for your date.
JR and the station walkTake JR’s Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called the Kuzuryu Line, from Fukui to Ichijodani and continue on foot. Official estimates are roughly 15 minutes by train and a 3-minute station walk. Check a Fukui-bound train for your return.
2026 weekend and public-holiday shuttleA free Karamon-bound shuttle is listed for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 4 April to 29 November 2026. Check weekday transport separately in the museum’s official access guidance.
What to seeSee life in the former castle town through excavated objects and reconstructed displays.

Museum operation and fees2026-10-09Museum access2026-10-08Ichijodani museum exhibition introduction2026-10-09

Visit Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum →Museum operation and fees Museum access Opening calendar Main-building and annex exterior map Official JR timetable and fare search Ichijodani Station facilities 2-day route B: Eiheiji and Ichijodani site museum 3-day route A: Ichijodani, dinosaur museum and Eiheiji 3-day route B: Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo 4-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji and reconstructed streets 4-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, Awara hot springs and Ichijodani 5-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji, Tojinbo and reconstructed streets 5-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, two hot spring nights, Ichijodani and dinosaur museum Ichijodani museum exhibition introduction

Attractions and areas

Ichijodani reconstructed streets

Reconstructed Townscape of Ichijodani一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡復原町並

Walk among samurai residences and artisans’ houses reconstructed using excavated stone walls and building foundations. Interior displays recreate life using excavated objects as evidence. This is separate from the site museum, with free shuttles only on specified weekends and public holidays.

Museum versus reconstructed streetsThe reconstructed houses and streets are separate from the museum galleries. Choose connecting transport separately if visiting both.
General admissionAges 15+ ¥330. Check group rates, reductions and temporary restrictions for your date.
Hours and closures09:00–17:00, last admission 16:30. Closed 28 December–4 January.
Weekend shuttle and alighting stopUse the free shuttle on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 4 April to 29 November 2026, getting off at the reconstructed townscape stop (復原町並). Capacity is 24, with guided-tour participants given priority; check on-site guidance. Follow entry signs from the stop and allow separate time for tickets and queues. This shuttle is unavailable on weekdays.
What to seeSamurai residences and artisans’ houses were reconstructed using excavated stone walls and foundations. Interior displays recreate life based on excavated objects.

Fukui City reconstructed-townscape information2026-10-08Current reconstructed-street operation and fees2026-10-092026 Ichijodani free weekend shuttle timetable2026-10-08

Visit Ichijodani reconstructed streets →Fukui City reconstructed-townscape information Current reconstructed-street fees and hours 4-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji and reconstructed streets 5-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji, Tojinbo and reconstructed streets

Attractions and areas

Tojinbo

Tojinbo Cliffs東尋坊

See Tojinbo’s column-like rock cliffs and sea views. Walk according to the weather and local access guidance. Transfer to a bus at Mikuni Station and check sightseeing-boat operation separately for the day.

Railway, bus and coast walkTake Echizen Railway’s Mikuni Awara Line from Fukui towards Mikuni and get off at Mikuni Station. Transfer to a Tojinbo-bound Keifuku bus, get off at Tojinbo and walk about 5 minutes. Official estimates of roughly 50 minutes by train and 10 minutes by bus cover riding only; waits are extra.
Walking, boats and station namesCoastal walks are separate from paid boats and observation facilities. Boat operation depends on weather and sea conditions; confirm it that day before choosing it. Mikuni, Mikuniminato and Awaraonsen stations are different boarding locations.
Current timetable revision and segment faresThe currently posted weekday connection table was revised 1 October 2024. Adult one-way fares are ¥780 Fukui–Mikuni by train, ¥280 Mikuni Station–Tojinbo by bus and ¥570 Tojinbo–Awara-Yunomachi by bus. Check origin station and bus direction. Use separate Saturday, Sunday and public-holiday timetables and check operating changes for your date.
Coastal sceneryLook out at column-like rock cliffs and the sea. Walk according to weather and local access guidance.

Official Fukui tourism transport information2026-10-08Sightseeing-boat operator access information2026-10-08Operator’s current Tojinbo route list2026-10-08Railway operator’s weekday return connections2026-10-08Official Mikuni Station fare table2026-10-08Tojinbo route segment fares2026-10-08Tojinbo route weekday timetable2026-10-08

Visit Tojinbo →Official Fukui tourism transport information Sightseeing-boat operator access information Operator’s current Tojinbo route list Railway operator’s weekday return connections 3-day route B: Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo 4-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, Awara hot springs and Ichijodani 5-day route A: site museum, dinosaur museum, Eiheiji, Tojinbo and reconstructed streets 5-day route B: Eiheiji, Tojinbo, two hot spring nights, Ichijodani and dinosaur museum

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit the dinosaur museum without reserving?

Advance purchase for a specific date and entry time is the standard approach. Museum machines sell same-day tickets only when availability remains, so do not plan around buying on arrival. Special exhibitions, fossil research experiences and the outdoor museum have different ticket types and purchase deadlines.

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Are the dinosaur museum and Tojinbo on the same railway line?

Use the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line for the museum and Mikuni Awara Line for Tojinbo. Check separate return journeys in each direction if visiting both.

Train and bus connections2026-10-08Official Fukui tourism transport information2026-10-08

Sources and check dates

Liner timetable and fares · 2026-10-08
Temple walking access · 2026-10-08
Train and bus connections · 2026-10-08
Entry slots and fees · 2026-10-09
Bus and parking access guidance · 2026-10-08
Museum access · 2026-10-08
Museum operation and fees · 2026-10-09
Museum fees and operation · 2026-10-08
Official temple visiting information · 2026-10-08
Fukui City reconstructed-townscape information · 2026-10-08
Official Fukui tourism transport information · 2026-10-08
Sightseeing-boat operator access information · 2026-10-08
Operator’s current Tojinbo route list · 2026-10-08
Railway operator’s weekday return connections · 2026-10-08
Official Mikuni Station fare table · 2026-10-08
Current train fare from Katsuyama Station · 2026-10-08
Current reconstructed-street operation and fees · 2026-10-09
2026 Ichijodani free weekend shuttle timetable · 2026-10-08
Tojinbo route segment fares · 2026-10-08
Tojinbo route weekday timetable · 2026-10-08
Dinosaur museum permanent-exhibition introduction · 2026-10-09
Official Fukui Eiheiji visitor route · 2026-10-09
Ichijodani museum exhibition introduction · 2026-10-09