Complete Access Guide to Fukui from Kanazawa!
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There are ways to get from Kanazawa to Fukui by train, bus, and car. On March 16, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will finally open between Fukui and Tsuruga. We will summarize how to get there, the time required, fees, and benefits of each means of transportation.
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- Let's go from Kanazawa to Fukui
- How to go from Kanazawa to Fukui?
- With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the shortest journey between Kanazawa and Fukui will be 23 minutes!
- When transferring to JR lines
- If you like driving, rent a car!
- I want to go there when I come to Fukui! 3 tourist spots
- Choose the access method that suits you and enjoy your trip to Fukui
Let's go from Kanazawa to Fukui
Fukui Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and is located in the Hokuriku region of Japan, bordering Kyoto, Shiga, and Gifu prefectures. The Hokuriku Shinkansen will be extended to Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture on March 16, 2024, which is currently attracting attention.
In addition, there are scenic spots such as ``Tojinbo'', ``Eiheiji'', and ``Mikata Goko'', tourist spots such as ``Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins'' and ``Dinosaur Museum'', as well as ``Echizen Crab'', ``Sauce Katsudon'', and ``Grated Oroshi''. There are many local gourmet foods such as "Soba".
How to go from Kanazawa to Fukui?
There are currently two means of transportation to go from Kanazawa to Fukui: train and car. Among them, there are two types of ``trains'': ``Limited Express Thunderbird'' and ``Regular Train.'' There are two ways to travel by car: using expressways and local roads. When using the two means of transportation, ``train'' and ``car,'' the one-way time and fares are as follows.
When using the train
◆When using local trains (JR Kanazawa Station - JR Fukui Station)
・Time (one way): Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes ・Fare: (one way) approximately 1.340 yen
◆When using the limited express Thunderbird (JR Kanazawa Station - JR Fukui Station)
・Time (one way): Approximately 45 minutes ・Fare (one way): 3,270 yen (reserved seat)
When using a car
◆Car (when using the expressway)
・Time (one way): Approximately 44 minutes ・Fare: (one way) 1,420 yen (ETC fee) + gasoline fee
◆Car (if not using the expressway)
・Time (one way): Approximately 2 hours ・Fee: (one way) 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.
*After the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on March 16, 2024, it has been decided that the limited express "Thunderbird" will be discontinued between Kanazawa and Fukui. Please be careful when planning your itinerary.
With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, the shortest journey between Kanazawa and Fukui will be 23 minutes!
The Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga will finally open on March 16, 2024. As a result, if you were coming to Katsuyama by train, up until now it was common to take the Shinkansen to Kanazawa, then transfer to a limited express train to get to Fukui. With the opening of the line between Kanazawa and Fukui, traveling will become much more convenient as you will be able to save time and hassle of changing trains.
●Travel time if riding “Hakutaka” (one way): Approximately 35 minutes
●Required time (one way) when riding “Kagayaki”: Approximately 23 to 36 minutes
When transferring to JR lines
From Kanazawa to Fukui ・Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (one way) ・Fare: 1,340 yen (one way)
*If you go by local train, you will need to change trains. Local trains take longer to travel, but the fares are cheaper.
If you like driving, rent a car!
There are two ways to get there by car: by using the expressway or by taking local roads.
◆Expressway
Hokuriku Expressway Kanazawa IC ⇒ Hokuriku Expressway Fukui IC
・Time: 44 minutes ・Fee: 2,030 yen ・Distance: 68.9km
*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.
I want to go there when I come to Fukui! 3 tourist spots
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Fukui Prefecture is famous in Japan as the dinosaur kingdom, and there is a natural history museum that mainly focuses on dinosaurs.
This theme park is a must-see for dinosaur lovers, where you can see dinosaur skeletons and other specimens, as well as experience fossil excavation. It will reopen in July 2023 and is attracting attention.
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・Public transportation: Take the Echizen Railway from JR Fukui Station (about 60 minutes) and get off at Katsuyama Station. Take the bus bound for Dinosaur Museum from Katsuyama Station (12 minutes)
・Car: 15 minutes by car from Chubu Jukan Expressway Katsuyama IC
Ichijodani/Asakura clan ruins
This is a valuable ruin that has been excavated almost completely from the castle town of the Asakura clan, which ruled this area during the Sengoku period.
The surrounding area is open to the public as a restored castle townscape based on solid evidence, allowing you to immerse yourself in the romance of history. Along with Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple and Hiroshima's Itsukushima Shrine, it has been designated as a triple national site (Special Historic Site, Special Place of Scenic Beauty, and Important Cultural Property).
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・Public transportation: Take the Etomi Kita Line from JR Fukui Station (15 minutes) and get off at Ichijodani. 3 minutes walk
・Car: 10 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Fukui IC
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
Heisenji Hakusan Shrine in Katsuyama City is famous as ``Moss Palace'' and ``Moss Temple,'' and is a scenic spot that rivals Kyoto's Saihoji Temple. Heisenji Temple's charm lies not only in its beautiful scenery, but also in its 1,300-year history of rise and fall.
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・Public transportation: Take the Echizen Railway from JR Fukui Station (about 60 minutes) and get off at Katsuyama Station. Approximately 13 minutes on the city sightseeing bus ``Dynagon'' and get off at ``Heisenji Shrine Mae''.
*Please note that the city sightseeing bus "Dynagon" bound for Heisenji is suspended from December to mid-March due to snow.
・Car: Approximately 35 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Fukui Kita IC
Choose the access method that suits you and enjoy your trip to Fukui
This time we introduced how to get from Kanazawa to Fukui. There are various means of transportation such as ``Shinkansen'', ``train'', and ``car'', but if you want comfort and speed, you should choose ``Shinkansen'', and if you want to save money, you should choose ``train.'' Please find the transportation method that suits your plans and budget and enjoy your trip.
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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 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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