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Departing from Fukui Station! A 1-night, 2-day model course to fully enjoy Minato Town - Tojinbo, Echizen Matsumae Aquarium, etc.

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Departing from Fukui Station! A 1-night, 2-day model course to fully enjoy Minato Town - Tojinbo, Echizen Matsumae Aquarium, etc.

The Mikuni area of ​​Sakai City is located in the western part of Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. In this article, we will take the Echizen Railway from Fukui Station to Mikuni Station and introduce recommended places to stay and sightseeing spots.

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DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau, as an organization responsible for the development of tourism areas in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, plays the role of further refining the tourism resources in Sakai City and leading the region in cooperation with local tourism businesses and a wide variety of stakeholders. is in charge of Introducing the highlights of Sakai City, a city full of nature from the sea to the mountains!

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1 night 2 days

Transportation
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1 night 2 day trip to the Mikuni area

Mikuni Port is known for catching Echizen crab, the king of winter delicacies. In the past, Kitamae-bune trade was flourishing, and the town of Minato was very lively. Stroll through history and culture while feeling the atmosphere of Minato-cho in the past. In the afternoon, we will fully enjoy Tojinbo, a representative of Hokuriku, from both land and sea.

Day 1

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Fukui Station
Fukui Station

When you arrive at JR Fukui Station, transfer to Echizen Railway. Echizen Railway Fukui Station is adjacent to JR Fukui Station, so changing trains is easy.

First, let's head to Mikuni Minato-cho.

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When you arrive at JR Fukui Station, transfer to Echizen Railway. Echizen Railway Fukui Station is adjacent to JR Fukui Station, so changing trains is easy. For more information, please check the Echizen Railway official website. We aim to be a service company that coexists with the local community. Echizen Railway Co., Ltd. (echizen-tetudo.co.jp)

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Mikuni Minato Town
Mikuni Minato Town

About 5 minutes walk from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station. Mikuni Minato-cho flourished through the Kitamaebune trade from the Edo period to the early Meiji period. Even today, you can still feel the history and bustle of the past in the old townscape, such as the townhouses with their charming lattice doors and the merchant houses that retain the traces of wealthy merchants.

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Along the way, you can sample Japanese sweets, steamed buns, and gelato, and purchase local specialties such as ``momi wakame,'' ``salted sea urchin,'' and ``hana rakkyo.'' For lunch, why not enjoy local delicacies at a tea house in Demura, which used to be a red light district, or at a restaurant serving Urara no Gokumizen.

From Mikuni Minato Kitamae Dori, move to Ojima (takes about 15 minutes by Keifuku bus).

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Oshima
Oshima

Ojima, floating off the coast of Tojinbo, has been worshiped as the island of the sea gods since ancient times, and is still a mysterious island covered in dense natural forests.

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From Ojima to Tojinbo, use the Keifuku bus again (about 5 minutes).

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Tojinbo
Tojinbo

Tojinbo is a nationally designated scenic spot known for the view of the rough waves of the Sea of ​​Japan crashing against its walls. The magnificent cliffs spread out for about 1km.
It is said that there are only three places in the world where the extensive columnar joints of dacite (volcanic stone) that form this kind of scenery are extremely valuable geologically.
There are also many traditional souvenir shops and restaurants in the surrounding area. There is also Tojinbo Tower, which overlooks the Noto Peninsula in the distance, and there are many ways to enjoy it.

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Tojinbo sightseeing boat
Tojinbo sightseeing boat

Looking up at the Tojinbo cliff from the sea!

The view of Tojinbo from the rocky area is majestic, but the view of Tojinbo from the sea is also very impressive. Please enjoy cruising where you can see various scenery while feeling the pleasant sea breeze. The information provided by the onboard guide is also popular as being interesting.

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Transfer to Tojinbo Mikuni Onsen by Keifuku Bus. It takes about 10 minutes.

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Mikuni Ocean Resort & Hotel (formerly Mikuni Kanko Hotel)
Mikuni Ocean Resort & Hotel (formerly Mikuni Kanko Hotel)

A hotel on a hill in the port town of Mikuni

The Sea of ​​Japan has a beautiful sunset that has been selected as one of the top 100 sunsets in Japan.
Lush greenery, historic old townscapes, and Tojinbo Onsen.
This hotel is located on a hill overlooking the sea in Mikuni, Minato-cho, which boasts such a blessed environment.
We also accept requests for lunch and dinner only.
Please enjoy the three unique baths and the seafood and local delicacies of Mikuni.

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Tojinbo Mikuni Onsen is right near the Sea of ​​Japan. It is a pleasant natural environment where you can enjoy hot spring bathing and sea mineral bathing at the same time. The important thing when bathing in a hot spring is to warm your body to the core, improve blood flow, and maintain that temperature. By taking a little care when bathing, you can further improve your beauty and health.
Eat lots of delicious seafood, enjoy plenty of natural air, and relax in fresh hot springs.
I want to see more! If so, we also recommend Echizen Matsushima Aquarium, which is about 10 minutes by bus from Tojinbo Mikuni Onsen. Let's go on the second day.

There are other accommodations at Tojinbo Mikuni Onsen. Please search here.

Click here for accommodations at Tojinbo Mikuni Onsen

Day 2

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Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

An experiential aquarium with the theme of "see, touch, and have fun learning." In addition to the popular dolphin show where they jump so much that they jump out of the aquarium, and the adorable waddling penguins, there are also seals, sharks, rays, large octopuses, Echizen crabs, spiny lobsters, eels, doctor fish, and more. You can touch it and feed the sea turtles and fish.

How was it. In addition to the tourist spots mentioned above, there are other tourist spots in the Mikuni area that you might want to visit, such as Shibamasa World. Please come and visit us.

Spots introduced in this itinerary

DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau

DMO Sakai Tourism Bureau, as an organization responsible for the development of tourism areas in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, plays the role of further refining the tourism resources in Sakai City and leading the region in cooperation with local tourism businesses and a wide variety of stakeholders. is in charge of Introducing the highlights of Sakai City, a city full of nature from the sea to the mountains!

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