An extra day for historic streets or hot springs in Fukui?

Day 1: Visit the Ichijodani museum

Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum · 福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館

Explore excavated artifacts and reconstructed exhibits about life in Ichijodani's historic castle town. The actual reconstructed townscape is separate from the museum; today focuses on museum exhibits.

1. JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station

   Take the Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called the Kuzuryu Line, and get off at Ichijodani. The calculation uses ¥260 one way per adult; recheck return services and fares for your date in JR's official search. Ichijodani Station does not support ICOCA, so prepare a ticket.

   Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08JR Etsumi-Hoku Line outbound timetable2026-10-08Ichijodani Station facilities2026-10-08

2. JR Ichijodani Station → Museum main building

   Walk about three minutes to the main-building entrance, according to the official guide. Standard adult basic-exhibition admission is ¥700; special exhibitions cost separately. The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Distinguish the main building from the annex and take rests between exhibits.

   Museum access2026-10-08Museum operations and admission2026-10-09

3. Museum → Ichijodani Station and Fukui Station

   Finish your visit in time for your return train and go back to the same station. Take a Fukui-bound service; the adult return fare is ¥260. Trains can be widely spaced, so divide sightseeing and meals after checking both directions.

   Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08Museum access2026-10-08

Day 2: Spend the day at the Dinosaur Museum

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum · 福井県立恐竜博物館

Explore dinosaur skeletons and fossils, plus exhibits on Earth and life's history. Coordinate Katsuyama-bound trains and the museum bus with your ticket's entry time.

1. Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Katsuyama Station

   Take a Katsuyama-bound train on the Katsuyama Eiheiji Line to the last stop. Adult one-way fare is ¥820. Beyond the approximately one-hour train journey, allow time to transfer to the bus.

   Current Katsuyama Station railway fares2026-10-08Bus and parking access2026-10-08

2. Museum-bound bus at Katsuyama Station → Geo Terminal and main-building entry gate

   Transfer to the D-line bus operating on museum opening days. Adult one-way fare is ¥300. Get off at Geo Terminal and follow signs to the main-building entrance and third-floor general entry gate. Present your QR ticket. Allow walking and waiting time between bus arrival and entry.

   Train and bus connections2026-10-08Museum entry procedure2026-10-08Official location map2026-10-08Entry times and prices2026-10-09

3. Museum permanent exhibition → Exhibits, lunch, and rest

   Standard adult permanent-exhibition admission is ¥1,000. The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Leave time for lunch and rests between exhibits, including restaurant queues. Special exhibitions, the outdoor museum, activities, and meals cost separately.

   Museum admission and operations2026-10-08

4. Katsuyama-bound departure at Geo Terminal → Katsuyama Station and Fukui Station

   Take the museum departure you checked in advance to Katsuyama Station and transfer to a Fukui-bound train. The bus costs ¥300 and the train ¥820. The museum's last bus and the railway's last train are different; check the connection timetable together.

   Train and bus connections2026-10-08Current Katsuyama Station railway fares2026-10-08

Day 3: Visit Eiheiji

Eiheiji Temple · 永平寺

Follow Eiheiji's visiting route through corridor-linked temple buildings. Afterward, have lunch and rest nearby, then return to Fukui Station on the Eiheiji Liner.

1. Fukui Station east-side stop 1 → Eiheiji stop

   Take the Eiheiji Liner to the last stop. Adult one-way fare is ¥1,000; it runs daily. Boarding is first come, first served, with no seat reservations. Check outward and return times for your date and arrive at the stop with time to spare.

   Liner timetable and fares2026-10-08

2. Eiheiji stop → Visitor reception and grounds

   Walk about five minutes to reception, according to the official guide. Standard adult admission is ¥700. Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with guidance to arrive by 4:00 p.m. There are indoor stairs, and strollers are left at reception. Ask about the accessible visiting area for anyone with mobility difficulties.

   Walking directions to the temple2026-10-08Official temple visiting guide2026-10-08

3. Around the temple → Eiheiji stop and Fukui Station east side

   After the temple, have lunch at an open restaurant and rest. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for your Fukui Station east-side Liner. The return fare is also ¥1,000 per adult. Allow for traffic delays and full buses instead of relying only on the final departure.

   Liner timetable and fares2026-10-08Walking directions to the temple2026-10-08

Day 4: Walk Ichijodani's reconstructed townscape

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

Walk between reconstructed samurai residences and artisans' houses and see recreated daily-life displays inside. Visit separately from the museum exhibits, using the weekend shuttle.

1. JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station and museum shuttle stop

   Take the Kuzuryu Line to Ichijodani Station, then walk about three minutes to the museum. The calculation uses ¥260 one way per adult; look up both directions for your date. Today does not include another visit to the museum exhibits.

   Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08Museum access2026-10-08

2. Museum shuttle stop → Reconstructed townscape stop

   Take the free shuttle and get off at the reconstructed townscape stop (復原町並). The 2026 guide lists service on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays April 4–November 29, with 24 seats and priority for guided-tour participants. Do not continue to Karamon stop.

   2026 Ichijodani free weekend shuttle timetable2026-10-08

3. Reconstructed townscape stop → Townscape entrance and visit

   Follow on-site admission signs to the entrance. Admission is ¥330 for ages 15 and older. The townscape opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Explore at an easy pace and return to the stop for your shuttle.

   Current townscape operations and admission2026-10-09

4. Reconstructed townscape stop → Museum, JR Ichijodani Station, and Fukui Station

   Return on the museum-bound shuttle, then take a Fukui-bound JR train from Ichijodani. The adult return fare is ¥260. The shuttle and JR are separate services; include waiting time when choosing connections. If a full or suspended shuttle prevents boarding, match the next service to JR again or shorten the visit.

   2026 Ichijodani free weekend shuttle timetable2026-10-08Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08

Day 1: Visit Eiheiji

Follow Eiheiji's visiting route through corridor-linked temple buildings. Afterward, have lunch and rest nearby, then return to Fukui Station on the Eiheiji Liner.

1. Fukui Station east-side stop 1 → Eiheiji stop

   Take the Eiheiji Liner to the last stop. Adult one-way fare is ¥1,000; it runs daily. Boarding is first come, first served, with no seat reservations. Check outward and return times for your date and arrive at the stop with time to spare.

   Liner timetable and fares2026-10-08

2. Eiheiji stop → Visitor reception and grounds

   Walk about five minutes to reception, according to the official guide. Standard adult admission is ¥700. Visiting hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with guidance to arrive by 4:00 p.m. There are indoor stairs, and strollers are left at reception. Ask about the accessible visiting area for anyone with mobility difficulties.

   Walking directions to the temple2026-10-08Official temple visiting guide2026-10-08

3. Around the temple → Eiheiji stop and Fukui Station east side

   After the temple, have lunch at an open restaurant and rest. Return to the same Eiheiji stop for your Fukui Station east-side Liner. The return fare is also ¥1,000 per adult. Allow for traffic delays and full buses instead of relying only on the final departure.

   Liner timetable and fares2026-10-08Walking directions to the temple2026-10-08

Day 2: Visit Tojinbo, then move to the hot springs

Tojinbo Cliffs · 東尋坊

After Tojinbo's rocky cliffs and sea views, move to an Awara hot-spring hotel. Take an Awara-Yunomachi-bound bus rather than returning to Mikuni Station.

1. Echizen Railway Fukui Station → Mikuni Station

   Take a Mikuni-bound train on the Mikuni Awara Line and get off at Mikuni. Adult one-way fare is ¥780. Distinguish weekday timetables from weekends and public holidays, and check the return service too.

   Official Mikuni Station fare chart2026-10-08Railway operator weekday round-trip connections2026-10-08

2. Keifuku bus at Mikuni Station → Tojinbo stop and coast

   Transfer to a Tojinbo-bound bus and get off at Tojinbo. Adult one-way fare is ¥280, followed by an official walking estimate of about five minutes to the coast. Distinguish this from departures at Mikuni-Minato or Awara-Yunomachi.

   Tojinbo route segment fare chart2026-10-08Official Fukui tourism transportation guide2026-10-08

3. Tojinbo coast → Walking, lunch, and rest

   Walk according to weather and on-site access notices, and rest at an open shop nearby. Choose a sightseeing boat only after confirming operations that day. Boats, viewing facilities, and meals are excluded from the subtotal below.

   Sightseeing boat operator access guide2026-10-08Official Fukui tourism transportation guide2026-10-08

4. Awara-Yunomachi-bound departure at Tojinbo stop → Awara-Yunomachi Station and hot-spring hotel

   Take the bus bound for Awara-Yunomachi. Adult one-way fare is ¥570; distinguish its direction from Mikuni-bound services. Follow your booked hotel's access guide. This course spends two nights at the hot springs; station arrival, hotel check-in, and dinner are separate times.

   Tojinbo route segment fare chart2026-10-08Awara Grand Hotel official access2026-10-09Awara Grand Hotel official check-in and checkout guide2026-10-09

Day 3: Rest at Awara's hot springs

Rest at your hot-spring hotel and spend a second night. If you want to go out, visit the footbath in front of Awara-Yunomachi Station.

1. In front of Awara-Yunomachi Station → Yunomachi Plaza and Ashiyu footbath

   Before the footbath, check the route between your hotel and Yunomachi Plaza in front of Awara-Yunomachi Station. This is not JR Awaraonsen Station. Awara City lists free access 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., year-round. Follow temporary on-site restrictions first.

   Awara Onsen Association station-area footbath guide2026-10-08Awara City footbath hours and admission FAQ2026-10-08

2. Footbath and Yunomachi Plaza → The same hot-spring hotel

   Bring a towel, then return to your hotel for the second night. If it rains or the journey from your hotel is inconvenient, stay in and rest. Daytime room access, baths, and meals depend on your booked plan.

   Awara Grand Hotel official check-in and checkout guide2026-10-09

Day 4: Visit the Ichijodani museum

Explore excavated artifacts and reconstructed exhibits about life in Ichijodani's historic castle town. The actual reconstructed townscape is separate from the museum; today focuses on museum exhibits.

1. Awara-Yunomachi Station → Echizen Railway Fukui Station and JR Fukui Station

   Leave your hot-spring hotel and take a Fukui-bound train from Awara-Yunomachi. Adult fare is ¥730. Transfer in Fukui to JR's Kuzuryu Line, allowing time to buy tickets and reach the JR platform.

   Awara-Yunomachi Station Fukui-bound timetable and fares2026-10-08Echizen Railway April 1, 2026 timetable: hot springs to Fukui2026-10-09

2. JR Fukui Station → Ichijodani Station

   Take the Etsumi-Hoku Line, also called the Kuzuryu Line, and get off at Ichijodani. The calculation uses ¥260 one way per adult; recheck return services and fares for your date in JR's official search. Ichijodani Station does not support ICOCA, so prepare a ticket.

   Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08JR Etsumi-Hoku Line outbound timetable2026-10-08Ichijodani Station facilities2026-10-08

3. JR Ichijodani Station → Museum main building

   Walk about three minutes to the main-building entrance, according to the official guide. Standard adult basic-exhibition admission is ¥700; special exhibitions cost separately. The museum opens 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Distinguish the main building from the annex and take rests between exhibits.

   Museum access2026-10-08Museum operations and admission2026-10-09

4. Museum → Ichijodani Station and Fukui Station

   Finish your visit in time for your return train and go back to the same station. Take a Fukui-bound service; the adult return fare is ¥260. Trains can be widely spaced, so divide sightseeing and meals after checking both directions.

   Official JR timetable and fare search2026-10-08Museum access2026-10-08