2024 Complete Access Guide to Fukui from Kyoto!
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There are ways to get from Kyoto to Fukui by train, bus, and car. The Hokuriku Shinkansen section between Fukui and Tsuruga will open in spring 2024. We will summarize how to get there, the time required, fees, and benefits of each means of transportation.
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Table of Contents
- Visiting Fukui from Kyoto
- How to Access Fukui from Kyoto
- Fast and Convenient! "Express Thunderbird"
- Using Local Lines（JR Line）
- Hokuriku Bullet Train Extension in Spring 2024!
- Express Bus
- Rental Car
- Must Visit Fukui Locations
- Enjoy Your Trip to Fukui
Visiting Fukui from Kyoto
Fukui Prefecture is located in the Hokuriku region of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan, and is adjacent to Kyoto Prefecture. The Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture in the spring of 2024, which is currently attracting attention.
In addition to scenic spots such as ``Tojinbo'', ``Eiheiji'', and ``Mikata Goko'', tourist attractions such as ``Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins'' and ``Dinosaur Museum'', ``Echizen Crab'', ``Sauce Katsudon'', and ``Grated There are many local gourmet foods such as "Soba".
How to Access Fukui from Kyoto
There are currently three means of transportation to go from Kyoto to Fukui: train, express bus, and car. Among them, there are two types of ``trains'': ``Limited Express Thunderbird'' and ``local trains,'' and ``cars'' can be used either by using expressways or by using local roads. The one-way travel time and fares for each of the three means of transportation, train, express bus, and car, are as follows.
◆Express Thunderbird
・Time (one way): Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes ・Fare (one way): 5030 yen (reserved seat)
◆Ordinary train
・Time (one way): Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes ・Fare (one way): 2,640 yen (with transfer)
◆Highway bus
・Time (one way): Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes ・Fare (one way): 2,800 to 4,400 yen
◆Car (when using the expressway)
・Time (one way): Approximately 2 hours. ・Fee (one way): 4550 yen + gasoline fee
◆Car (if not using the expressway)
・Time (one way): Approximately 4 hours. ・Fee (one way): 4550 yen + gasoline fee
*Although there is an airport in Fukui Prefecture, there are no scheduled flights, so it is not suitable as a means of transportation.
Fast and Convenient! "Express Thunderbird"
◆Limited express train
From Kyoto to Fukui (one way)
Time required: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: 4,500 yen (ticket + limited express non-reserved seat)
For reserved seats +530 yen.
Thunderbird is an easy-to-use option, as the travel time is short and there are no transfers. If you are going round trip, it is advantageous to purchase a round trip ticket.
Tickets can be purchased directly at the "Midori no Madoguchi" or "Midori Ticket Vending Machine" at JR stations, or by making a reservation through JR West's online reservation service "e5489 (Iigoyoyaku)". .
Using Local Lines（JR Line）
Time required: Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes (one way)
Fare: 2,640 yen (one way)
*If you go by local train, you will need to change trains.
JR Tokaido Sanyo Main Line New Rapid Service bound for Tsuruga ⇒ JR Hokuriku Main Line bound for Fukui
*The number of transfers varies depending on the timetable.
Local trains require transfers and travel time, but the fares are cheaper.
Additionally, the Seishun 18 Kippu, which allows unlimited rides on local trains on JR lines nationwide, is on sale for a limited time. We also recommend using this to move around.
However, if you are a tourist visiting Japan and have a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), you will be able to use it as much as you want on JR lines, limited express trains, and Shinkansen trains, so it is recommended that you save on transportation costs. Please note that you can only ride the Shinkansen " Hikari " and " Kodama " with your JR Pass, and you cannot ride the "Nozomi".
Hokuriku Bullet Train Extension in Spring 2024!
When the Hokuriku Shinkansen Fukui-Tsuruga section opens in the spring of 2024, conventional lines and limited express trains from Kyoto will run to Tsuruga. From Tsuruga to Fukui, you will need to transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen or use the parallel conventional line "Happi Line Fukui" which takes over the JR Hokuriku Main Line.
According to an estimate issued by Fukui Prefecture, if you transfer on the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Osaka to Fukui, the fare for Thunderbird will be +600 yen, so if you apply that to Kyoto, the fare will be 4,500 + 600 = 5,100 yen. Masu.
Although the fare will be a little higher, it is expected that it will be cheaper than the current price due to the discount provided by transferring, and the travel time will be further shortened, so I am happy that it will be closer to Kyoto and Fukui.
Express Bus
If you go by express bus, the time and fare will vary depending on the bus company.
Kyoto Station⇒Fukui Station
Time: 3 hours 13 minutes
Amount: 2800 yen (one way)
The advantage of express buses is that they are cheap. Please note that there are no direct flights and you will have to transfer flights.
We recommend that you reserve tickets in advance, as seats may not be available on the day of the event. Reservations can be made by phone at the ticket center of each bus company.
Alternatively, you can also purchase on Deshasha Alright Net.
Rental Car
There are two ways to get there by car: use the expressway or go north on the lower road on the west side of Lake Biwa.
◆Expressway
Meishin Expressway Kyoto Minami IC ⇒ Hokuriku Expressway Fukui IC
Time: 2 hours 34 minutes
Amount: 4550 yen
Distance: 180.3km
*Prices vary depending on the destination. Please check the transportation information site for details.
Recommended for those who want to get to their destination quickly by using the expressway.
◆ How to go north on the west side of Lake Biwa on the general road
Biwako West Jukan Road (Kosai Road) ⇒ Tsuruga Bypass ⇒ From Tsuruga IC to Hokuriku Expressway Fukui IC
Time: about 3 hours
Amount: 1530 yen
*It will take about 4 hours if you go all the way down. Please check the transportation information site for details.
With trains and buses, you always have to be aware of specific times, but with a car, you can go at your own pace and it's easier to carry around if you have a lot of baggage. For those who are not pressed for time or who have a lot of luggage, we recommend traveling by car, although it will take some time and cost.
Also, if you are traveling with a large group of people, such as a family, it may be cheaper to travel by car.
Must Visit Fukui Locations
1. Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
The Dinosaur Museum is one of Fukui's most popular tourist spots, visited by over 900,000 people a year. It is said to be one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums, and 44 full-body skeleton fossils are displayed in the vast space. It is scheduled to be renovated and reopened around the summer of 2023, making it a must-see tourist spot.
Access
Public transportation: 12 minutes from Echizen Railway Katsuyama Station to the bus bound for Dinosaur Museum.
Car: 15 minutes by car from Chubu Jukan Expressway Katsuyama IC
2. Tojinbo
Tojinbo is a large-scale columnar joint that stretches approximately 1km along the coastline in Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. Because of its sheer size, it is considered one of the ``three greatest wonders of the world'' and is a geologically valuable place. For this reason, Tojinbo has been designated as a national natural monument, and is one of Japan's leading scenic spots, having been selected as one of Japan's ``100 Best Geological Sites'' and ``Japan's 100 Best Sunsets.''
Access
Public transportation: 10 minutes by Keifuku bus bound for Tojinbo from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station
Car: 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Kanazu IC
3. Mikata Goko Rainbow Line Summit Park
Mikata Five Lakes is a general term for five lakes that straddle Mihama Town and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture: Lake Mikata, Lake Suigetsu, Lake Kan, Lake Kugushi, and Lake Hyuga. The five lakes have different water quality and depth, and all appear to have different shades of blue, which is why they are called "five-colored lakes." You can clearly see the difference from the Mikata Goko Rainbow Line, a prefectural road with a total length of 11.2 km, and enjoy the dynamic scenery of the Goko Lakes and the Sea of Japan.
Access
Car: Approximately 20 minutes by car from Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Wakasa-Mihama IC
Enjoy Your Trip to Fukui
This time, we introduced how to get from Kyoto to Fukui. We have introduced various means of transportation such as ``train,'' ``high-speed bus,'' and ``car,'' but if you want comfort, you should choose the ``Limited Express Thunderbird,'' and if you want to save money, you should choose the ``high-speed bus.'' Please find the transportation method that suits your itinerary, budget, and travel style and enjoy your trip to Fukui Prefecture.
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Fukui
Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the flow of the Kuzuryu River, and is surrounded by commerce and industry, with the textile industry as the core industry, which has been a local industry since the Meiji era, as well as rural areas rich in water and greenery, where agriculture and forestry have been active since ancient times. It's a city. In spring, you can enjoy the Benten cherry blossoms in full bloom with the snow-capped mountains in the background, and spectators get excited as the relay teams compete at the Hashiryanko event, which has been designated as an intangible folk cultural property by the city. In the summer, the fireworks of Katsuyama Natsu Monogatari are beautifully displayed in the night sky. The Umaimon Festival is filled with smiling faces as people savor the nostalgic flavors unique to Katsuyama. It has been said that ``the only thing Katsuyama Minoichi doesn't have is horse horns.'' At the 2017 market, you can buy handmade products such as woodwork and folk crafts while enjoying conversation, and the market opens early in the morning. It is crowded with many people. There are also many other traditional events that remain in each district, such as festivals and dances. These have been established as places of people's lives and communication, and as a result of their passion, they have created a unique charm that can only be found in Katsuyama.
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