[Spring/Summer 2024/Fukunone] Sightseeing programs you can experience in Fukui Prefecture ~ Area around JR Fukui Station ③ ~

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!

　　

Experience making small chairs using wood from Fukui Prefecture / Mizuguchi Mokuzai

A lovely tripod made from wood.

You can experience a factory tour and making a small chair at a sawmill where wood is actually processed. All wood is produced in Fukui Prefecture. You can spend a fun time surrounded by the scent of wood. You will be carefully taught how to make the chair, so even beginners can feel at ease. This plan is also recommended for families who want to learn about DIY and free crafts.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①10:00-12:00

②13:30-15:30

【Fee】

3,000 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 18:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Mizuguchi Wood Co., Ltd. Togo Lumber Mill (12-4 Kamitogo-cho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-27-1150

Learn more

Make a reservation here

　　

Woodworking experience using wood from Fukui Prefecture / Mizuguchi Mokuzai

Play with wood, easy crafts.

You can experience woodworking using wood from Fukui Prefecture. You can make either a watch, a magnet bar, or a necklace + strap. Each item is decorated with stickers and stamps, so even small children can enjoy it. You can take your creation home on the same day, so it's perfect for creating memories.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①10:00-11:30

②13:30-15:00

【Fee】

2,500 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 18:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Mizuguchi Wood Co., Ltd. Head Office (2-11-8 Nishikata, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776- 27-1150

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Experience making a Swedish torch using wood from Fukui Prefecture and cooking over a bonfire / Mizuguchi Mokuzai

Healing torches and camp cooking.

This is an experience of making a Swedish torch, which is useful for camping or in emergencies. After making it, you can actually light it and cook seasonal ingredients from Fukui on the spot. You can enjoy the extraordinary experience of making a fire and cooking with a torch that you made yourself. The work is simple, so anyone can easily participate. You can also make additional torches to take home.

Information

【schedule】

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

①10:00-12:00

②13:30-15:30

【Fee】

Experience + takeaway: 3,000 yen, experience only: 2,000 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 18:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Mizuguchi Wood Co., Ltd. Togo Lumber Mill (12-4 Kamitogo-cho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-27-1150

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Making a herbarium of the Fukui Prefecture flower, the daffodil (Echizen daffodil) / Hanasato

Let's create cute and stylish creations.

You will create a herbarium using Echizen daffodils that have been preserved and processed in a unique way. The instructor will kindly support you, so even beginners and children can create high-quality works. The works are compact and easy to take home. They can be displayed at home as beautiful interior decorations, and are perfect as souvenirs or gifts.

Information

【schedule】

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

Between 14:00 and 16:00, approximately 60 minutes

【Fee】

2,200 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 18:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Hanasato (36-1 Ebatacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-39-0115

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Make a reservation here

　　

Dinosaur excavation ☆ Miso ball making experience / Yonego Misoraku

It's fun to make, look at and eat.

Just add hot water to make delicious miso soup. In this plan, you can make your own original miso ball with a fun mechanism that allows you to put dinosaur pasta inside the miso ball and excavate a dinosaur when you pour hot water over it. Children who love dinosaurs are sure to be delighted. The miso used is the No. 1 selling miso from Komego, so the taste is guaranteed.

Information

【schedule】

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

①10:45-11:30

②14:30-15:15

【Fee】

1,500 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Yonego Misoraku 2F Experience Class (2-25-1 Haruyama, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-24-0081

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Make a reservation here

　　

Tour Fukui soba by taxi! Daihonzan Eiheiji course/Hinomaru taxi

Enjoy dining and sightseeing in comfort by taxi.

This tour kills two birds with one stone by renting a taxi around Fukui Station and visiting famous Echizen soba restaurants and Eiheiji Temple. Fukui is famous as the "soba kingdom" and has many famous soba restaurants. Among them, you can compare the characteristics of two restaurants that serve native soba carefully selected by locals. If you have a large group, you can also use a jumbo taxi.

*We have a variety of other courses available in addition to this one, so please see the reservation page.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～2024/9/29 *Except Mondays

Between 10:00 and 14:00, approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

【Fee】

Starting from 10,500 yen per unit

*Prices vary depending on the course

【reservation】

Required (until 17:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

JR Fukui Station or within 1km of the station

【contact address】

0776-26-0039

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Make a reservation here

　　

Chikuwa making experience (with souvenir) / Yasuda Kamaboko Dojo

Enjoy it hot and fresh.

Kamaboko Dojo was started by the sixth generation owner of Yasuda Kamaboko, who wanted many people to enjoy freshly made kamaboko. It is very popular with individuals, such as families and friends, as well as groups such as schools and corporate training. You can make delicious and fun memories by making chikuwa.

Information

【schedule】

March 16, 2024 - September 30, 2024

①10:00-10:30

②13:30-14:00

【Fee】

2,000 yen (souvenir included)

【reservation】

Required (by 3pm the day before)

【The meeting place】

Yasuda Kamaboko Dojo (1-2512 Takayanagi, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-53-2252

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Harp candle shade made from Echizen washi paper / Echizen washi paper goods workshop Sho

Experience the joy and sense of accomplishment of making things by hand.

Harp making is popular in Fukui Prefecture. At the workshop, you can make a harp-shaped candle shade using Echizen washi paper, a traditional craft of Fukui. It comes as a kit and you just need to assemble it, so you can participate easily. It comes with a battery-operated candle and is easy to use. You can enjoy the soft light of the washi paper from the day you take it home.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～2024/9/28 *Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only

14:00-15:30 *Closed during Obon holidays

【Fee】

4,000 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 12:00 three days prior)

【The meeting place】

Echizen Washi Miscellaneous Goods Workshop Shou (7-17-26 Bunkyo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

090-8093-9671

Click here for details

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 in locations close to JR Fukui Station, so please make use of Fukunone's sightseeing programs to make the most of your 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!