Center of Fukui city

Meidokan ruins

A clan school built in 1855 by the Fukui feudal lord Matsudaira Yoshinaga with the aim of raising human beings who can carry Japan on their backs. In January 1857, Sanai Hashimoto was appointed as the principal of the school, and the reform of the Meidokan began. Sanai Hashimoto created a cram school for children and a martial arts practice place in four places under Fukui Castle, and merged all the dojos in the domain into the Meidokan. In addition, a law school was newly established to promote the widespread learning of excellent Western studies.

Saikou-ji Temple

Anyo-ji Temple

Fukui City Museum of Natural History

"This is a museum that collects materials related to the natures of Fukui, including the ecology of the flora and fauna of Mt. Asuwa. Among the flora, fauna and minerals on display are 60,000 specimens of shellfish, the largest collection of its kind in Japan. There is also a terrace called the Hakusan Terrace, where you can see the Hakusan mountain range in the distance on a clear sunny day."

Asuwa Amusement Park

This amusement park is located in the satoyama (undeveloped woodland near populated area) called Asuwayama, surrounded by the natures of Fukui City. The zoo has about 60 species of animals, including ponies, rabbits, capybaras and colorful parakeets. The distance between the people and animals is very close, and you can feel their breathing and see their eye movements up close.

Tsukumo bridge

Sakaenoyashiro Shrine

The shrine is dedicated to the famous Shungaku Matsudaira who was a wise ruler at the end of the Edo period. He named the shrine Saekae no Yashiro (Shrine of Sakae) praying for the prosperity of Fukui.

Shibata Shrine

A shrine dedicated to warlord Katsuie Shibata and his wife Oichi. The blessings you receive from this shrine are bonds between husband and wife, siblings, family and other people in your life such as lovers.

Fukui Castle “Tonerimon” Remains

Fukui City History Museum