Fukui City

Fukui City is located on the border between western and eastern Japan, sandwiched between Kanazawa and Kyoto. The city overlooks the beautiful Sea of ​​Japan to the west and is surrounded by lush mountainous areas to the east, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature throughout the four seasons. Famous tourist spots include the Ichijodani Asakura Ruins, a castle town that was ruled by the Asakura clan for five generations for 103 years during the Sengoku period. The ruins have been designated as a national special historic site, special place of scenic beauty, and important cultural property, as well as a Japanese heritage site. Fukui is also famous for its delicious food, including Echizen crab, the king of winter delicacies, seafood from the Sea of ​​Japan, and rice and soba grown in high-quality water.