Things to do

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is the largest dinosaur museum in Japan, displaying dinosaur-related materials.
In the vast exhibition room of 4,500 m2 inside the silver dome, you can see 40 dinosaur skeletons, hundreds of specimens, large restored diorama and images.
About 40 minutes by car.

The largest snow resort in western Japan with 15 course that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced players.
In spring, summer and autumn, you can enjoy various activities under the refreshing breeze of the plateau.
You can enjoy a mountain resort surrounded by magnificent nature throughout the four seasons.

An experience-based aquarium where you can see, touch, and enjoy learning.
You can enjoy a dynamic dolphin show, a powerful 3D movie, feeding fish, a jabjab seawater pool where you can play together in the pool, a seine net experience and a baby cue.
About 50 minutes by car.

A training center for monks and Zen monks founded by Zen Master Dogen Dogen in Kangen era 2.
The temple grounds, which cover an area of approximately 330,000 square meters, are a tranquil sacred space surrounded by lush old cedar trees said to be about 700 years old, and are lined with over 70 Shichido Garan, including seven temple buildings.
About 25 minutes by car.

The view from Tojinbo Cliffs, which is famous as Japan's only bizarre victory, is truly spectacular.
You can climb Tojinbo Tower for a panoramic view all the way to Noto Peninsula, take a sightseeing boat and enjoy the sheer cliffs, or enjoy the traditional souvenir shops and restaurants in the area.
About 50 minutes by car.

The six kingdoms of SHIBAMASA WORLD are of the Sea of Japan and the lawn. "Theme park to play"
You can enjoy various attractions such as amusement parks, pools, putt golf, campgrounds, and ground golf.
About 45 minutes by car.

The ruins of the Asakura Family, Ichijodani Castle feudal lord who ruled Echizen Province during Sengoku Period, centered on Ichijodani Castle.
The entire ruins (covering an area of 278 hectares) are designated as a special national historic site, and four of the Japanese gardens (Asakura Family Site Garden, Yudono Ruins Garden, Suwa Residence Ruins Garden, and Nanyo-ji Temple Ruins Garden) are designated as special national scenic spots under the name Ichijodani Asakura Clan Garden.

This is a preserved and utilized building that was operating as a medium-sized machine factory in Katsuyama from 1905 to 1998.
You can enjoy the immersive exhibition that makes use of the "Hataya" building, the eyebrows craft and hand-woven experience, and the cafe corner of delicious sweets.

Built in the early Edo Period,The oldest private house in the prefecture.
At that time, it was a magnificent stance, and you can learn about the lifestyle of the medieval region.

The castle was built in 1915 by Katsutoyo, the nephew of Katsuie Shibata.
The oldest existing castle tower in Japan.
A distinctive feature of the building is that all of the roof tiles are made from Shakudani Stone.
About 20 minutes by car.

A letter from Ieyasu Tokugawa's loyal retainer, Honda Sakuzaemon Shigetsugu, addressed to his family from the battlefield.
A letter plaque reading, "Ippitsu Keijo take care of the fire. Don't make Osen cry. Fatten your horses."
The Ippitsu Keijo Award is held every year.

With the theme of greenery and trees, you can get close to nature and appreciate various plants.