Guide fees start at JPY 22,000 per group for up to 4 hours. Details at the bottom of this page.
Plan A: Eiheiji & Yokokan – Zen Spirit & Historical Gardens
Find a moment of stillness as you visit a historic Zen monastery and an elegant former lord’s villa.
| 09:30 | Meet at Fukui Station Guide briefing and introduction |
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| 10:00 | Yokokan Garden & Fukui Castle Site Enjoy the refined beauty of a former lord’s villa and its quiet garden. |
| 11:50 | Express Bus Travel Take a direct “Eiheiji Liner” bus to the temple town. |
| 12:30 | Lunch Enjoy local Zen-inspired food such as soba noodles and goma-dofu. Self-pay. |
| 13:40 | Eiheiji Temple Visit A guided visit through the temple complex, with an introduction to Zen practice and philosophy. |
| 15:30 | Take the bus from Eiheiji Return to Fukui Station. Your guide will assist with boarding. |
| 16:10 | Farewell at Fukui Station |
Plan B: Katsuyama – Dinosaurs and Sacred Sites
Enjoy the highlights of Katsuyama, including one of the world’s leading dinosaur museums and a choice of historic or spiritual sites.
| 09:00 | Meet at Echizen Railway Fukui Station Your guide will help you purchase the most suitable train tickets. |
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| 09:25 | Local Train Journey Enjoy rural scenery and views of the Kuzuryu River with commentary from your guide. |
| 10:30 | Arrive at Katsuyama Station Transfer to the museum by bus |
| 10:50 | Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum Explore one of the world’s top dinosaur museums |
| 13:00 | Lunch around the Museum |
| 14:00 | Taxi Transfer Take a taxi to the next destination. |
| 14:15 | Choose One Sacred Site Visit either Echizen Daibutsu ,known for its massive Buddha statue, or Heisenji Hakusan Shrine ,famous for its moss-covered grounds and mystical atmosphere. |
| 15:20 | Return to Katsuyama Station By taxi or bus |
| 17:00 | End of Tour at Fukui Station |
Plan C: Echizen Washi – Traditional Paper Village (Short Course)
A focused half-day tour into the heart of Japanese craftsmanship.
| 09:30 | Meet at Echizen-Takefu Station Shinkansen Station |
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| 09:40 | Taxi Transfer About 10 minutes to Echizen Washi Village. |
| 10:00 | Explore Echizen Washi Village Enjoy a paper-making experience and visit a traditional washi studio. |
| Note: | (Optional) Takefu Knife Village A workshop tour can be added. Please note that adding this site will make the tour a full-day tour. |
| 12:30 | Taxi Transfer Return to the station |
| 13:00 | Farewell at Echizen-Takefu Station |
Plan D: Tsuruga – Gateway to the Sea, History, and Seafood
Explore Tsuruga’s stories as a historic port town, including its “Port of Humanity” heritage and the rich seafood culture of the Sea of Japan.
| 10:00 | Meet at Tsuruga Station |
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| 10:20 | Bus Transfer (approx. 10 min) |
| 10:30 | Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum Guided visit to learn about Tsuruga’s moving international history. |
| 11:30 | Red Brick Warehouse & Kanegasaki Area Enjoy a leisurely walk through the retro port atmosphere. |
| 12:30 | Lunch At a local fish market or restaurant. Self-pay. |
| 13:40 | Kehi Jingu Shrine Visit the grand guardian shrine of the region. |
| 15:00 | Farewell at Tsuruga Station |
Plan E: Night Fukui – Castle Site Walk and Sake Experience
A relaxed evening tour through the quiet castle ruins, followed by local food and Fukui sake.
| 18:30 | Meet at Fukui Station (Dinosaur Plaza) |
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| 18:45 | Night Walking around Fukui Castle Site Explore the stone walls and moats in the evening atmosphere. |
| 19:00 | Dinner & Sake Experience Enjoy local flavors at an izakaya. Self-pay. |
| 21:00 | Farewell at your Hotel or Fukui Station |
General Information
- Guide Fee: Up to 4 hours: from JPY 22,000 per group Up to 8 hours: from JPY 35,000 per group
- Included: Professional guiding and interpretation services.
- Not Included: The guide’s travel expenses, meals, entrance fees, and any personal expenses.
- Transportation and Accommodation: We do not arrange these. Please book them separately, or through your travel agent.
- Booking: Please contact us through the inquiry form.
Important Notice regarding Transportation and Accommodation:
Our association is not a travel agency. Therefore, we do not directly sell or arrange transportation services such as taxis or chartered buses. If transportation is required, we can introduce a licensed travel agency. Any such arrangement is made directly between you and that agency.
Our association is not a travel agency. Therefore, we do not directly sell or arrange transportation services such as taxis or chartered buses. If transportation is required, we can introduce a licensed travel agency. Any such arrangement is made directly between you and that agency.