Two nights in Fukui: dinosaurs or Tojinbo?
Choose the Dinosaur Museum for skeletons and fossils, or Tojinbo for rocky cliffs and sea views. Stay two nights at the same Fukui hotel, with Eiheiji and Ichijodani Site Museum on separate days too. If choosing Tojinbo, leave time between the final-day return bus/train and onward departure.
Choose a 3 days / 2 nights itinerary
Ichijodani, Dinosaur Museum and Eiheiji
Stay two nights at the same Fukui hotel, giving excavated objects, dinosaur skeletons and temple corridors a day each. Visit Ichijodani on Day 1, 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 two nights in Fukui, with separate days for temple corridors, Site Museum exhibitions and rocky cliffs by the sea. Check that the final-day Tojinbo return bus and train connect with your onward departure.
Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo →Ichijodani, Dinosaur Museum and Eiheiji
Stay two nights at the same Fukui hotel, giving excavated objects, dinosaur skeletons and temple corridors a day each. Visit Ichijodani on Day 1, Dinosaur Museum on Day 2 and Eiheiji on the final day.
Day 1: Ichijodani Site Museum
Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum · 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館
Explore castle-town life through excavated objects and reconstructed displays. The reconstructed townscape is elsewhere; today is for museum exhibitions.
- JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station
Take Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called Kuzuryu Line, to Ichijodani. The budget uses an adult one-way fare of 260 yen; recheck date-specific returns/fares in official JR search. Ichijodani does not support ICOCA; prepare a ticket.
Official JR timetable and fare searchOutbound JR Etsumi-Hoku LineIchijodani station facilities
- JR Ichijodani Station → Site Museum main building
Official guidance gives about three minutes on foot to the main entrance. Basic exhibitions cost 700 yen for ordinary adults; special exhibitions are extra. The museum opens 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Check whether you need the main building or annex, and take breaks between displays.
- Site Museum → Ichijodani and Fukui stations
Finish your visit in time for the return train and walk back to the same station. Take Fukui-bound JR, paying 260 yen for the adult return leg. Gaps between trains may be long, so check both directions before planning your visit and meals.
Check the calendar for Monday, New Year and temporary closures on your visit date. The townscape weekend shuttle does not run on weekdays.
Day 2: a day at the Dinosaur Museum
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum · 福井県立恐竜博物館
Explore dinosaur skeletons, fossils and exhibitions on the history of Earth and life. Connect Katsuyama trains and museum buses with your ticket’s entry slot.
- Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Katsuyama Station
Take a Katsuyama-bound train on the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line to its terminus. Adults pay 820 yen one way. Allow bus transfer time in addition to the roughly one-hour rail journey.
- Museum-bound bus at Katsuyama → Geoterminal and main-building entry gate
Transfer to a D Line bus, which runs on museum opening days and costs 300 yen one way for adults. Get off at Geoterminal, follow signs for the main entrance and third-floor general entry gate, and show your QR ticket. Allow time to walk and queue between bus arrival and entry.
Rail and bus connectionsMuseum entry procedureOfficial location mapEntry slots and fees
- Permanent exhibitions → Exhibitions, lunch and breaks
Ordinary adult admission costs 1,000 yen for the permanent exhibitions. The museum opens 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Allow time for lunch and breaks between displays, including restaurant queues. Special exhibitions, the outdoor museum, activities and meals are extra.
- Katsuyama-bound Geoterminal stop → Katsuyama and Fukui stations
Take the museum bus you checked in advance to Katsuyama, then transfer to a Fukui-bound train. The bus costs 300 yen and rail 820 yen. The last museum bus and last train are different services; check both connections together.
Check official closures and available entry slots first. Follow separate shuttle guidance on temporary park-access restriction dates.
Day 3: Eiheiji worship
Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺
Follow the worship route through corridor-linked temple buildings. After worship, have lunch and rest at nearby restaurants before returning to Fukui on the Eiheiji Liner.
- Fukui east-side stand 1 → Eiheiji stop
Take the daily Eiheiji Liner to its terminus. Adults pay 1,000 yen one way. Boarding is first come, first served without seat reservations. Check outward and return services for your date and arrive at the stand with time to spare.
- Eiheiji stop → Worship reception and grounds
Walk about five minutes from the stop to worship reception, according to official guidance. Ordinary adult admission costs 700 yen. Worship hours are 08:30–16:30, with arrival advised by 16:00. There are indoor stairs; leave strollers at reception. Ask which areas can be visited if anyone has mobility difficulties.
Walking directions to the templeOfficial temple visiting guidance
- Temple area → Eiheiji stop and Fukui east side
After worship, eat lunch and rest at an open restaurant. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for a Fukui east-side Liner. Adults pay 1,000 yen again. Allow for road delays/full buses rather than relying only on the last service.
Zazen and overnight experiences are separate from ordinary worship. Meals are extra to the transport/admission subtotal.
Included: Ichijodani basic exhibitions/JR return 1,220 yen + Dinosaur Museum general exhibitions/rail/bus return 3,240 + Eiheiji admission/Liner return 2,700.
Extra costs and conditions: Accommodation, meals, long-distance Fukui travel, special exhibitions, extra activities, cruises, viewing facilities, luggage storage, hotel transfers and extra transport.
This subtotal covers the listed transport and admission for one ordinary adult. Accommodation, meals, long-distance travel to and from Fukui and separate activities are extra. Check official fares for your travel date. No transport-pass discounts are applied.
Official temple visiting guidanceLiner timetable and faresMuseum hours and admissionMuseum fees and opening informationCurrent Katsuyama rail faresRail and bus connectionsOfficial JR return timetable/fare search for 15 October 2026Two nights A: rechecked Dinosaur Museum return connectionsTwo nights A: rechecked Eiheiji Liner return services
Eiheiji, Ichijodani and Tojinbo
Spend two nights in Fukui, with separate days for temple corridors, Site Museum exhibitions and rocky cliffs by the sea. Check that the final-day Tojinbo return bus and train connect with your onward departure.
Day 1: Eiheiji worship
Follow the worship route through corridor-linked temple buildings. After worship, have lunch and rest nearby before returning to Fukui on the Eiheiji Liner.
- Fukui east-side stand 1 → Eiheiji stop
Take the daily Eiheiji Liner to its terminus. Adults pay 1,000 yen one way. Boarding is first come, first served without seat reservations. Check outward and return services for your date and arrive at the stand with time to spare.
- Eiheiji stop → Worship reception and grounds
Walk about five minutes from the stop to worship reception, according to official guidance. Ordinary adult admission costs 700 yen. Worship hours are 08:30–16:30, with arrival advised by 16:00. There are indoor stairs; leave strollers at reception. Ask which areas can be visited if anyone has mobility difficulties.
Walking directions to the templeOfficial temple visiting guidance
- Temple area → Eiheiji stop and Fukui east side
After worship, eat lunch and rest at an open restaurant. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for a Fukui east-side Liner. Adults pay 1,000 yen again. Allow for road delays/full buses rather than relying only on the last service.
Zazen and overnight experiences are separate from ordinary worship. Meals are extra to the transport/admission subtotal.
Day 2: Ichijodani Site Museum
Explore castle-town life through excavated objects and reconstructed displays. The reconstructed townscape is elsewhere; today is for museum exhibitions.
- JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station
Take Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called Kuzuryu Line, to Ichijodani. The budget uses an adult one-way fare of 260 yen; recheck date-specific returns/fares in official JR search. Ichijodani does not support ICOCA; prepare a ticket.
Official JR timetable and fare searchOutbound JR Etsumi-Hoku LineIchijodani station facilities
- JR Ichijodani Station → Site Museum main building
Official guidance gives about three minutes on foot to the main entrance. Basic exhibitions cost 700 yen for ordinary adults; special exhibitions are extra. The museum opens 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Check whether you need the main building or annex, and take breaks between displays.
- Site Museum → Ichijodani and Fukui stations
Finish your visit in time for the return train and walk back to the same station. Take Fukui-bound JR, paying 260 yen for the adult return leg. Gaps between trains may be long, so check both directions before planning your visit and meals.
Check the calendar for Monday, New Year and temporary closures on your visit date. The townscape weekend shuttle does not run on weekdays.
Day 3: Tojinbo coastal walk
Tojinbo Cliffs · 東尋坊
Transfer to a bus at Mikuni for rocky cliffs and sea views. After coastal walks, return via Mikuni to Fukui for your next departure.
- Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Mikuni Station
Take Mikuni Awara Line towards Mikuni and alight there. Adults pay 780 yen one way. Distinguish weekday and weekend/public-holiday timetables; check returns too.
Official Mikuni station fare tableRail operator weekday return connections
- Keifuku bus at Mikuni → Tojinbo stop and coast
Transfer to a Tojinbo-bound bus; adults pay 280 yen one way. Official guidance gives about five minutes on foot from the stop to the coast. Check that you are using the Mikuni service, as departures from Mikuni-Minato or Awara-Yunomachi are different.
Tojinbo Line section faresOfficial Fukui tourism transport guidance
- Tojinbo coast → Walks, lunch and breaks
Walk according to weather/access guidance and rest at open shops nearby. Choose a cruise only after checking that day’s operation. Cruises, viewing facilities and meals are outside the subtotal.
Boat operator access guidanceOfficial Fukui tourism transport guidance
- Mikuni-bound Tojinbo stop → Mikuni and Fukui stations
Take a bus back to Mikuni for 280 yen, then a Fukui-bound train for 780 yen. Allow time to buy tickets and reach the platform after getting off the bus. Check your travel-date connections and leave more than a short transfer from the last bus.
Rail operator weekday return connectionsTojinbo Line section faresOfficial Mikuni station fare table
Shorten coastal visits for poor weather or access restrictions. Do not use weekday connections on weekends/public holidays.
Included: Eiheiji admission/Liner return 2,700 yen + Ichijodani basic exhibitions/JR return 1,220 + Tojinbo rail/bus return 2,120.
Extra costs and conditions: Accommodation, meals, long-distance Fukui travel, special exhibitions, extra activities, cruises, viewing facilities, luggage storage, hotel transfers and extra transport.
This subtotal covers the listed transport and admission for one ordinary adult. Accommodation, meals, long-distance travel to and from Fukui and separate activities are extra. Check official fares for your travel date. No transport-pass discounts are applied.
Official temple visiting guidanceLiner timetable and faresMuseum hours and admissionOfficial Mikuni station fare tableTojinbo Line section faresOfficial JR return timetable/fare search for 14 October 2026Two nights B: Eiheiji Liner daily operation and faresRechecked current Mikuni–Fukui adult fares
Frequently asked questions
How do returns to Fukui differ from Eiheiji and Tojinbo?
The Eiheiji Liner returns to Fukui’s east side. From Tojinbo, transfer from a Mikuni-bound bus to a Fukui-bound train. Coastal sightseeing and transfers take time; shorten the visit if your onward train is early. Leave time at Fukui for your next train whichever course you choose.
Two nights A: rechecked Eiheiji Liner return servicesTwo nights B: rechecked weekday Tojinbo rail/bus connectionsRechecked Hotel Keifuku free same-day luggage storage conditions
Sources and check dates
- Liner timetable and fares ·
- Walking directions to the temple ·
- Rail and bus connections ·
- Museum entry procedure ·
- Entry slots and fees ·
- Bus and car-park access ·
- Official location map ·
- Official JR timetable and fare search ·
- Outbound JR Etsumi-Hoku Line ·
- Ichijodani station facilities ·
- Museum access ·
- Museum hours and admission ·
- Museum fees and opening information ·
- Official temple visiting guidance ·
- Official Fukui tourism transport guidance ·
- Boat operator access guidance ·
- Rail operator weekday return connections ·
- Official Mikuni station fare table ·
- Current Katsuyama rail fares ·
- Tojinbo Line section fares ·
- Official JR return timetable/fare search for 14 October 2026 ·
- Official JR return timetable/fare search for 15 October 2026 ·
- Two nights A: rechecked Dinosaur Museum return connections ·
- Two nights A: rechecked Eiheiji Liner return services ·
- Two nights B: rechecked weekday Tojinbo rail/bus connections ·
- Rechecked Hotel Keifuku free same-day luggage storage conditions ·
- Rechecked current Mikuni–Fukui adult fares ·
- Two nights B: Eiheiji Liner daily operation and fares ·