2024 Complete Access Guide to Fukui from Tokyo!

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There are many ways to get to Fukui from Tokyo by train, plane, 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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Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.

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Okay, let's go to Fukui.

Fukui Prefecture is a prefecture located in the Hokuriku region of Japan, facing the Sea of ​​Japan. The Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture in the spring of 2024, which is currently attracting attention.

In addition to sightseeing spots such as Tojinbo, famous for suspense dramas, and Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's three largest dinosaur museums, there are also delicious gourmet foods such as Echizen crab, sauce cutlet bowl, and Echizen oroshi soba. there are a lot of.

How to go from Tokyo to Fukui?

There are the following transportation methods to get from Tokyo to Fukui.

From Tokyo to Fukui (one-way)

If you go by Tokai Shinkansen

If you are going from Tokyo to Fukui by Tokaido Shinkansen, you will need to take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Maibara Station and transfer to the limited express train.

Tokyo - Fukui (one-way)

●Route: Tokyo Station ⇒ Tokaido Shinkansen “Hikari” to Maibara Station ⇒ Limited Express “Thunderbird” to Fukui Station

●Time required: Approximately 3 hours 36 minutes

●Fare: 8910 yen (Shinkansen ticket) + 4950 yen (reserved seat) + 760 yen (Thunderbird) = 14,620 yen

*Prices vary for unreserved seats and green seats.

Tickets can be purchased directly at the ``Midori no Madoguchi'' or ``Midori no Ticket Vending Machine'' at JR stations, or if you would like to make a reservation at home, you can purchase them through the JR East online reservation service ``Ekinet.'' Is possible.

If you go by Hokuriku Shinkansen

If you want to use the Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Fukui, it is currently as follows.

Tokyo - Fukui (one-way)

●Route: Tokyo Station ⇒ Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen “Kagayaki” to Kanazawa Station ⇒ Take the limited express “Shirasagi” to Fukui Station

●Time required: Approximately 3 hours 51 minutes

●Fare: 8,580 yen (Shinkansen ticket) + 6,700 yen (reserved seat) + 760 yen (Shirasagi) = 16,040 yen

*Prices vary for unreserved seats and green seats.

Currently, a transfer is required, but once the Fukui-Tsuruga section opens in the spring of 2024, there will be no need to transfer between Tokyo and Fukui. It is expected that the journey will take less than 3 hours, so you will be able to go quickly and conveniently.

If you have a Japan Rail Pass, you can travel at a discounted price.

If you are a tourist visiting Japan and have a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), you can use it as much as you want on JR lines and Shinkansen trains, so it is recommended that you save on transportation costs. Please note that even with a JR Pass, you cannot ride the Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi", so be careful when coming to Fukui.

If you go by express bus

If you have plenty of time and want to save money, we recommend highway buses and night buses.

Tokyo - Fukui (one-way)

●Time required: Approximately 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 20 minutes

●Price: From 8,500 yen

*Prices may change slightly depending on the season, and may vary depending on the busy season, normal season, or off-season.

Operating company: Keifuku Bus

If you go by plane

If you are flying from Tokyo to Fukui, take a flight from Haneda Airport to Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture. From Komatsu Airport, head to Fukui by bus or train.

Tokyo - Fukui (one-way)

●Route: Haneda Airport ⇒ Komatsu Airport

●Time required: Approximately 1 hour 5 minutes ~

●Fee: Approximately 25,000 yen ~ (normal fare)

●Operating company: JAL/ANA

●Number of flights: 20 flights per day

If you book early, such as one month in advance, you can get cheaper air tickets, so if you have a specific date for your visit, we recommend you book early.

There are two ways to get from Komatsu Airport to Fukui: by bus or by train. The ways to use the bus and train are as follows.

●Route: Komatsu Airport ⇒ Maruoka IC or Fukui Kita IC or Fukui Station East Exit

●Time required: Approximately 1 hour

●Fare: 1,400 yen (one way)

Operating company: Keifuku Bus

●Route: Komatsu Airport ⇒ Bus to JR Komatsu Station ⇒ JR Fukui Station

●Time required: 12 minutes by bus + about 60 minutes by local train = 1 hour 12 minutes

●Fee: 280 yen + 860 yen = 1,140 yen

If you like driving and go by rental car

How to get to Fukui by private car or rental car is as follows.

●Time required: 5 hours 30 minutes ~

●Fee: Approximately 10,800 yen ~ + gasoline fee

●Route example: Tomei Expressway ⇒ Meishin Expressway ⇒ Hokuriku Expressway

With public transportation, you always have to be mindful of specific times, but with a private car or rental 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 want to sightsee at a leisurely pace without being pressed for time, or those who have a lot of baggage, we recommend traveling by private car or rental car.

Enjoy your trip to Fukui with the access method that suits your travel style!

This time we introduced how to get from Tokyo to Fukui. Please find a means of transportation that suits your itinerary, budget, and travel style and visit Fukui Prefecture.

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Katsuyama DMO

Fukui

Katsuyama City is located in the northeastern part of Fukui Prefecture. The city is located on a river terrace formed along the course of the Kuzuryu River, and is a rural city rich in water and greenery, with commerce and industry based on the local textile industry since the Meiji period, and agriculture and forestry having been thriving since ancient times. Our company is a DMO (tourism region development organization) that works with local communities to develop tourist areas. Katsuyama City is a treasure trove of attractive tourist content, including the Dinosaur Museum and Heisenji Temple! We provide detailed services to customers visiting Katsuyama , such as guided tours that allow many people to experience Katsuyama , the Geo Terminal in the parking lot of the Dinosaur Museum, and the operation of the "Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama" Roadside Station , which opened in June 2020. We are also actively challenging ourselves to create new businesses centered around tourism, aiming to revitalize the town of Katsuyama.

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