[Spring/Summer 2024/Fukunone] Sightseeing programs you can experience in Fukui Prefecture ~ Area around JR Fukui Station ④ ~

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!

　　

Marine plastic upcycle coaster making experience / Tonkan Terrace

Have fun learning about environmental issues.

Wakasa Bay in Fukui Prefecture is one of the world's leading marine garbage dumping grounds, and much of it is difficult to recycle and is disposed of in landfills. In this plan, you will turn such troublesome marine plastic garbage into a resource and reborn as a stylish and colorful coaster. It is an experience that will also teach you about waste issues and the marine garbage problem in Fukui.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 28, 2024 *Fridays and Saturdays only

①10:00-12:00

②13:00-15:00

【Fee】

5 years old and over: 2,500 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 5pm 5 days prior)

【The meeting place】

Tonkan Terrace (1-1501 Takagi Chuo, Fukui City)

【contact address】

050-8883-9252

Learn more

Make a reservation here

　　

A two-hour lesson that will help you make your debut golf experience / Heta-Pi Golf School

We support your golf debut.

Even if you are holding a golf club for the first time or are not good at sports, we will teach you from the basics so that anyone can hit the ball. Lessons are held in an indoor simulator with air conditioning. You can participate empty-handed. Please come in comfortable clothes and sneakers with flat soles. If you are from outside the prefecture, we can also provide a pick-up service from JR Fukui Station (please inquire when making a reservation).

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/5～2024/9/27 *Tuesdays and Fridays only

7:00-9:00

【Fee】

5,000 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 17:00 7 days prior)

【The meeting place】

Hetappi Golf School (2-8 Toiyacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

090-8702-7663

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Make a reservation here

　　

Healthy traditional sweets from around the world / Granny Chammy

Easily bake international sweets with home-style flavors.

The traditional sweets learned from local grandmothers, mainly from Western Europe, are all easy to make with a home-style taste. Let's make baked goods together, using rice flour and beet sugar to create different flavors. One of the pleasures during breaks is eating tea and sweets from around the world. You can spend a tea time with a different culture that will enrich both your body and mind.

Information

【schedule】

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

10:00-12:00

【Fee】

5,000 yen and up *Varies depending on the menu

【reservation】

Required (10 days in advance)

【The meeting place】

Granny Chammy (Matsushiro-cho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

jevousremercie1203@ezweb.ne.jp

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Make a reservation here

　　

Food education in Fukui, cooking experience using Japan's national bacteria, koji, and fermented seasonings / Granny Chammy

A versatile and delicious homemade fermented seasoning.

Cooking lessons by a fermented food sommelier and a first-class fermented food university instructor. Learn the basics, preparation methods, and cooking methods of traditional Japanese fermented seasonings, including sake lees, onion salt koji, and sweet koji, which are highly recommended. With just a little effort, any dish can be made into a masterpiece, and it has been proven to be good for your intestines. Experience the feeling of your body and mind becoming healthier through food.

Information

【schedule】

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

10:00-12:00

【Fee】

5,500 yen (5,000 yen per person for 2-4 people)

【reservation】

Required (10 days in advance)

【The meeting place】

Granny Chammy (Matsushiro-cho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

jevousremercie1203@ezweb.ne.jp

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Mochi-making experience and all-you-can-eat! / Fukui Furusato Chaya Pestle and Mortar

Enjoy this deliciously freshly made dish.

This is a full-scale mochi-pounding experience using a mallet and mortar. The mallet is swung in time with the staff's calls, so even beginners can feel at ease. It's a great way to make memories with family and friends. The mochi you make are available in four varieties: "oroshi," "norimaki," "abekawa," and "ozōni." You can eat as much as you like. Of course, you can also just eat.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 28, 2024 *Saturdays only

11:30-13:00

【Fee】

Junior high school students and above: 1,200 yen

Elementary school students and younger: 600 yen

Ages 3 and over: 300 yen

【reservation】

Required (until 20:00 the day before)

【The meeting place】

Fukui Furusato Teahouse Pestle and Mortar (22-7 Kamitogocho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-41-8220

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Quick and easy! Make your own hot sandwich experience / Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI

Make your own fun hot sandwiches.

Make your own hot sandwich at this outdoor cafe. Using a hot sandwich maker, place teriyaki chicken and egg salad between two pieces of bread and toast until crispy. Hot sandwiches enjoyed outdoors are delicious! This is a great plan that can be enjoyed by anyone, from small children to adults, and also includes a drink.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024 *Except Tuesdays (except public holidays)

Between 10:00 and 17:00, approximately 45 minutes

【Fee】

2,200 yen

【reservation】

Required (Up to 2 hours before the start of the experience)

【The meeting place】

Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI (25-10-1 Kawai Washizukacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-43-9548

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Empty-handed bonfire and drip coffee experience / Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI

Take a break by the bonfire.

You can add firewood to the bonfire and sit around the flickering flames while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Everything you need will be provided by the shop, so you can come empty-handed. You can also try drip brewing and enjoy aromatic coffee that you've ground from your own beans. Kids can also try roasting marshmallows instead of coffee!

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024 *Except Tuesdays (except public holidays)

Between 10:00 and 17:00, approximately 2 hours

【Fee】

3,850 yen

【reservation】

Required (up to 4 hours before the start of the day)

【The meeting place】

Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI (25-10-1 Kawai Washizukacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-43-9548

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

Experience staying in a glamping house / Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI

Relax in a place rich in nature.

This is a mini glamping experience that you can enjoy without having to bring anything with you. The attraction is that you can spend time in a completely private space that can accommodate up to six people, such as couples, couples, friends, and families with children, without worrying about others around you. On the outdoor lawn space, you can enjoy BBQ and pizza baking, and you can add a bonfire experience as an option. It is sure to be an unforgettable and wonderful memory.

Information

【schedule】

2024/3/2～2024/9/30 *Except Tuesdays (except public holidays)

①10:30～14:30

②16:00～20:00

【Fee】

Junior high school students and above: 8,800 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 5:00 p.m. three days prior)

【The meeting place】

Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI (25-10-1 Kawai Washizukacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-43-9548

Click here for details

Reservation here

　　

Empty-handed day camping experience / Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI

A memorable camping experience.

This plan allows you to enjoy a day camping trip. All necessary items are provided, so you can come empty-handed. You can bring your pets (separate fee for dog run), so you can spend time with your precious family, friends, or partner. Enjoy camping to the fullest with BBQ with ingredients provided and pizza baking experience with your favorite toppings.

Information

【schedule】

March 2, 2024 - September 30, 2024 *Except Tuesdays (except public holidays)

4 hours between 10:00 and 17:00

【Fee】

Junior high school students and above: 8,800 yen, elementary school students only: 4,400 yen

【reservation】

Required (by 5:00 p.m. three days prior)

【The meeting place】

Outdoor Style Cafe TAKIBI (25-10-1 Kawai Washizukacho, Fukui City)

【contact address】

0776-43-9548

Click here for details

Make a reservation here

　　

summary

There are various experience plans like this in front of Fukui Station, which is bustling with activity since the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The nine plans introduced here can be experienced within walking distance of JR Fukui Station using a Fukuchari or rental car, so please make use of Fukunone's sightseeing programs as one 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!