[Spring/Summer 2024/Fukunone] Sightseeing programs you can experience in Fukui Prefecture ~Area around JR Awara Onsen Station①~

What is the JR Awara Onsen Station area?

The JR Awara Onsen Station area refers to Sakai City and Awara City.

Located on the border with Ishikawa, the Sakai-Awara area is the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture. It is a popular area that is visited by many tourists throughout the year, with attractions such as Tojinbo, one of Fukui's most famous tourist spots, and Awara Onsen, known as the "inner retreat of Kansai" and with a history of over 140 years.

Now, let's take a look at each of the plans for the Awara Onsen Station area!!

A walk around Awara town in a hakama! (Lunch, sweets, and soft-boiled eggs included) / Bachu Kimono Shop

Experience touring Awara Town wearing a hakama.

This plan allows you to wear the formal attire for competitive karuta, "Hakama", at a long-established kimono store in Awara City, the setting of Chihayafuru, and go out to nearby tourist attractions such as Awara Onsen, Eiheiji Temple, and Tojinbo. The set includes the Hakama, kimono, and accessories. Anyone can participate empty-handed, regardless of gender. Your stomach will be satisfied with a choice of lunch, sweets, and soft-boiled eggs.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～9/30 *Except Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Rental is available for up to 6 hours and 30 minutes between 10:30 and 18:00.

【Fee】

Ages 10 and over (4th grade and above): 6,600 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the previous day)

【The meeting place】

Bachu Kimono Shop (1-1-19 Hananomori, Awara City)

【contact address】

0776-73-0023

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Rental Yukata for a hands-free stroll around the town / Bachu Kimono Shop

Feel free to change into a yukata and head out.

This plan allows you to wear a yukata at a long-established kimono shop in Awara City, the setting of Chihayafuru, and go out to tourist attractions around Awara City. You can choose from a wide variety of yukata colors and patterns, and the rental and dressing of obi and accessories is included. Anyone of any gender or age can participate empty-handed. Go out in a gorgeous yukata and take some eye-catching and memorable photos♪

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～9/30 *Except Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Rental is possible for up to 8 hours between 10:30 and 18:00.

【Fee】

15 years and older: 6,600 yen

【reservation】

No reservation required

【The meeting place】

Bachu Kimono Shop (1-1-19 Hananomori, Awara City)

【contact address】

0776-73-0023

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

Glassblowing experience / Kanazu Creative Forest (glass workshop)

Experience glassblowing at Art Forest.

Try making your own glasswork at this natural craft experience facility. Blow into glass melted at 1200 degrees and create your favorite shape from a cup, small bowl, or vase. Staff will provide one-on-one support, so even elementary school students and beginners can feel at ease. Your work will be available for pick-up in two weeks, either cash on delivery or by visiting the facility.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～9/29 *Except Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

①About 1 hour between 10:00 and 12:00

②About 1 hour between 13:00 and 17:00

【Fee】

Ages 6 and over: 3,500 yen

【reservation】

Required (by midnight three days prior)

*Reservations can be made by phone on the day

【The meeting place】

Kanazu Creative Forest Glass Studio (44-10-37 Aonoki, Awara City)

【contact address】

0776-73-7801

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Make a reservation here

Make a vessel by kneading clay! Hand-building experience / Kanazu Sosaku no Mori (creative workshop)

The whole family tries their hand at pottery.

This is a pottery experience where you stack string-like clay and stretch it with your fingertips to make a vessel. You can make plates, cups, bowls, and other vessels of your choice. We also recommend that small children create a piece together with their parents. To finish, paint your favorite pattern to create a one-of-a-kind piece of pottery. You can pick up your work two months later, cash on delivery or by visiting the museum.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～9/29 *Except Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

①10:00-12:00

②13:30-15:30

【Fee】

Ages 6 and over: 2,300 yen

【reservation】

Required (by midnight two days before)

【The meeting place】

Kanazu Creative Forest Creative Studio (44-10-29 Aonoki, Awara City)

【contact address】

0776-73-7802

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Make a reservation here

Ribbon factory tour & badge making experience / Eight Ribbon

Create a unique badge.

Fukunone Award-winning plan! Visit the last manufacturing factory in Japan that mass-produces "Tyrolean ribbons" with their cute floral and geometric patterns. You can see up close how the delicate ribbons are woven and the craftsmanship of the artisans. After the tour, try making a badge with a ribbon of your choice. It's easy to make even for children or first-timers.

Information

【schedule】

March 4, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Weekdays 13:30-14:45

Saturday 10:00-11:15, 13:30-14:45

* Saturday operations twice a month

【Fee】

Adults: 2,000 yen, elementary school students to high school students: 1,200 yen, preschoolers: free

【reservation】

Required (until 8:00 on the day)

【The meeting place】

EIGHT Co., Ltd. (13-8 Horimizu, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City)

【contact address】

0776-66-3550

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Make a reservation here

Tirol Ribbon Factory Tour / Eight Ribbon

Take a tour of a retro ribbon factory.

You can visit a precious factory that is said to be the last in Japan capable of mass-producing delicate Tyrolean ribbons. This tour will allow you to learn about the manufacturing culture and history of the town of Hataori. You can see up close wooden machines that are no longer seen these days, well-used looms with a certain charm, and the traditional craftsmanship that supports the production of beautiful ribbons.

Information

【schedule】

March 4, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Weekdays 13:30-14:30

Saturday 10:00-11:00, 13:30-14:30

* Saturday operations twice a month

【Fee】

Adults: 1,200 yen, elementary school students to high school students: 800 yen, preschoolers: free

【reservation】

Required (until 8:00 on the day)

【The meeting place】

EIGHT Co., Ltd. (13-8 Horimizu, Maruoka-cho, Sakai City)

【contact address】

0776-66-3550

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

Parent and child SUP♪ Let's explore the sea of ​​Mikuni! / Nan's Sea

Enjoy the sea with your children empty-handed.

"SUP" is a fun ocean walk for parents and children, where you stand on a board, paddle and move on the waves. Each group has an instructor to support you, so even beginners can participate with confidence. Feel the ocean waves and wind and enjoy a special time full of smiles with your family. The fee includes board and wetsuit rental fees.

Information

【schedule】

April 29, 2024 - September 30, 2024 *Irregular holidays

①10:30～13:30

②13:30～16:30

【Fee】

Adults: 9,300 yen

Children: 4,300 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 22:00 the previous day)

【The meeting place】

Nan's Sea (4-4-28 Yonekawaki, Mikuni-cho, Sakai City)

【contact address】

0776-82-6918

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Make a reservation here

summary

As you can see, there are a wide variety of tourist programs available around Awara Onsen Station. If you get off at Awara Onsen Station, why not try an experience that is unique to Fukui?

We look forward to seeing you there!