The notebook of Fukui, Eiheiji et Tōjinbō
Stroll the shoreline without hurrying.
Zen Monastery, dinosaur fossils and basaltic cliffs reveal three very different faces of the Hokuriku.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Heritage · Nature
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Fukui, Eiheiji et Tōjinbō
Zen Monastery, dinosaur fossils and basaltic cliffs reveal three very different faces of the Hokuriku.
Eihei-ji Temple, Prefectural Museum of the Fukui dinosaurs and Tōjinbō Falaise give the most telling landmarks of Fukui, Eiheiji and Tōjinbō. Together, they form a destination where urban life, the coastline, heritage and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Eihei-ji Temple
- Prefectural Museum of the dinosaurs of Fukui
- Tōjinbō falsies
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Temple
Temple Eihei-ji
Eihei-ji is one of the two large monasteries of the Zen Sōtō school, still occupied by a community of monks. Covered corridors connect halls, kitchens and meditation spaces under large cedars, in a silent and rigorously maintained ensemble.
Museum
Musée préfectoral des dinosaures de Fukui
Museum of dinosaurs of Fukui The large dome-shaped room is very accessible to families, but its scientific richness also justifies a long visit for adults.
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Falaises de Tōjinbō
Tōjinbō exhibits columns of volcanic rock directly beaten by the Japanese Sea over a kilometre. The trails allow to observe the cliffs from several angles, without barriers on some sections: wind, waves and near the vacuum require a real caution.
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