Is it a temple or a shrine? Which comes first—Heisenji or Hakusan? To truly understand this sacred site, one must delve into its long and complex history. Mount Hakusan, which spans Fukui ...

Nestled in the forested hills outside the city of Fukui, this 12th-century temple can be explored in the afternoon and is one of the two head temples for Soto Zen Buddhism. Eiheji is made up of 70 ...

Ohta-kun, Futa, Elf, Cowcow ... are four of the sixteen cats that live on the grounds of a temple at the foot of the mountains of Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. The former head priest began ...

From Fukui, an approximately 35-minute ride on the ... centre and located in the serene foothills of Mt. Hakusan, Natadera Temple is characterised by towering rock formations and moss-covered ...

Fukui is home to one of Japan’s legendary blade villages, a tranquil temple, and a world-renowned dinosaur museum with displays that will leave you in awe. Join us as we take you through some of ...

The dinosaur museum is even further. Eiheiji Temple, one of Japan's largest Zen temples, is one of Fukui's major attractions. But it's not easy to reach from the new bullet train stop. One bus ...