[Spring/Summer 2024/Fukunone] Sightseeing programs you can experience in Fukui Prefecture ~ Area around JR Fukui Station ① ~

What is the JR Fukui Station area?

The JR Fukui Station area refers to Fukui City, Eiheiji Town, and the Okuetsu region (Ono City and Katsuyama City).

The city center of Fukui City, the prefectural capital, is a fun place to stroll around, with a mix of modern spots and charming townscapes. To the east of Fukui City, there is Eiheiji Town, which is full of history and innovation, and Okuetsu, which is rich in nature and boasts local cuisine, making it a place full of sights.

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

Hand-rolled sushi experience / Fukubukuchaya

It tastes even better if you roll it yourself.

Make hand-rolled sushi using fresh seafood. First, add vinegar to hot rice to make vinegared rice. Forget about your busy daily life and spend a special time relaxing while cooking. Roll the ingredients as you like and eat, it will be even more delicious. Recommended for children's food education and for foreigners who want to experience Japanese culture.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①14:00-15:30

②15:30-17:00

③17:00-18:30

【Fee】

3,278 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the previous day)

【The meeting place】

Fukubukuchaya, Fukui City Tourist and Products Center (1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City, Happiring 2F)

【contact address】

0776-20-2929

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Make your own original sweet shrimp bowl that will look great on Instagram! / Fukubukuchaya

Enjoy Fukui's proud sweet shrimp.

Make your own original sweet shrimp bowl using fresh sweet shrimp from the prefecture and the brand rice "Ichihomare." After choosing your favorite bowl from lacquerware or pottery, peel the sweet shrimp, and arrange the rice, sweet shrimp, and condiments as you like to create a photogenic bowl. The bowl, topped with plenty of rich sweet shrimp, is sure to satisfy not only in appearance but also in taste.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①14:00-15:30

②15:30-17:00

③17:00-18:30

【Fee】

3,800 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Fukubukuchaya, Fukui City Tourist and Products Center (1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City, Happiring 2F)

【contact address】

0776-20-2929

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

Retro and cute♪ Experience making popular accessories at Fukuninnki Happiring store

Elegant Japanese style accessories.

Make earrings or pierced earrings using Mizuhiki, which is said to "connect people". Simply attach pearls, metal fittings, and other parts to the Mizuhiki with pliers and you're done! This one-of-a-kind accessory is also recommended as a gift for family and friends. Local sweets and coffee are included, perfect for a break after the experience.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 29, 2024

①14:00-15:00

②16:00-17:00

【Fee】

2,500 yen for first grade and above

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Fukuninnki Happiring Store (Happiring 2F, 1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-25-0291

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Make a reservation here

Wakasa Lacquer Chopsticks Sharpening Experience / Fukuninnki Happiring Store

Your own Wakasa lacquer chopsticks that you sharpen yourself.

Experience the "polishing" process, a finishing touch to Wakasa-nuri chopsticks, a traditional craft from Fukui. When chopsticks made from shells or eggshells coated with lacquer are sharpened, beautiful patterns appear. While experiencing a traditional craft, try to finish your chopsticks with a unique, original pattern. You can choose your preferred length from two types of chopsticks, and take the finished product home on the same day.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①14:00-15:00

②16:00-17:00

【Fee】

1,100 yen for first grade and above

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Fukuninnki Happiring Store (Happiring 2F, 1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-25-0291

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

Wakasa Lacquer Chopstick Sharpening & Chopstick Rest Polishing Experience / Fukuninnki Happiring Store

Experience two of Fukui's traditional crafts.

Experience polishing Wakasa-nuri chopsticks and Echizen-yaki chopstick rests. You can choose from two different chopstick lengths and three different designs for chopstick rests. You can take the finished product home on the day. The traditional craft you made yourself is perfect as a souvenir or gift. After the experience, you can relax with some locally popular sweets and coffee.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①14:00-15:00

②16:00-17:00

【Fee】

2,500 yen for first grade and above

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Fukuninnki Happiring Store (Happiring 2F, 1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-25-0291

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

Walking through the streets of Fukui with a guide / Fukui City Tourism Association

Rediscover the charm of Fukui by walking around the city.

This tour takes you around tourist spots around JR Fukui Station, such as the ruins of Fukui Castle, the famous Yokokan Garden, and the Asuwa River cherry blossom trees. You will be escorted by a local tourist guide certified by Fukui City. Learn about the history and culture while enjoying conversation with your guide, and rediscover the charms of Fukui. If there are any spots you would like to stop by, feel free to ask.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Between 9:00 and 17:00, approximately 2 hours

【Fee】

500 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 17:00 7 days prior)

【The meeting place】

Hapirin Welcome Center (Fukui City Downtown Information Center) (1-2-1 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-20-5151

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Make a reservation here

Soba-making experience / Echizen Soba Club

Enjoy freshly made homemade soba noodles.

You can experience making soba noodles using buckwheat flour produced in Fukui Prefecture, which has a strong aroma and sweetness. All tools are provided, and you can reserve the amount you want to make by the number of grams, and share the work among several people. This is a menu that even children can easily experience making soba noodles. You can sample the freshly made soba noodles as "zaru soba" or "oroshi soba".

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①10:00～11:00

②11:00～12:00

③13:00～14:00

④14:00～15:00

⑤15:00～16:00

【Fee】

250g course (up to 2 people) 2,500 yen

350g course (up to 3 people) 3,500 yen

500g course (up to 3 people) 5,000 yen

【reservation】

Until 17:00 the day before

【The meeting place】

Echizen Soba Club (1-10-21 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

050-3637-3101

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Make a reservation here

Experience the pairing of Fukui products and Irish alcoholic beverages / Irish Bar Shelbourne

A delicious encounter with Fukui local products.

You can taste one type of Irish beer, one type of whiskey, and three local products from Fukui. It's a fun experience that allows you to experience different cultures and discover the commonalities between Ireland and Fukui. Participants alone are also welcome.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 29, 2024 *Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only

Friday 19:00-22:00

Saturday 16:00-22:00

Sundays and holidays 14:00-17:00

【Fee】

2,000 yen

【reservation】

Not required (reservations required for parties of 4 or more)

【The meeting place】

Irish Bar Shelbourne (1-16-2 Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

070-4387-2791

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Make a reservation here

summary

There are various experience plans like this in front of Fukui Station, which has become bustling since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The eight plans introduced this time can be experienced within a five-minute walk from JR Fukui Station, so please make use of Fukunone's sightseeing programs when you have some free time in front of the station or as part of your travel plans! :)

If you get off at Fukui Station, why not try an experience that is uniquely Fukui? We look forward to seeing you!