Things to do in Fukui City

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Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, the Dinosaur Museum has three permanent exhibition areas: "Dinosaur World", "Earth Science" and "Life History". The "Dinosaur World" exhibition area displays 44 full-body skeletons of dinosaurs. The "Earth Science" exhibition area systematically introduces the history of earth science and the formation process of fossils. The "Life History" exhibition area introduces the birth history of marine life in the historical chronological order of the birth of marine life.

Maruoka Castle

Maruoka Castle is one of the existing twelve towers. The whole building is a wooden structure with a sense of age. The historical atmosphere in the building is very rich, and the objects placed are also very Japanese regional characteristics.

Ichijōdani Asakura Clan Ruins

Daihonzan Eiheiji

Eihei-ji Temple is located in Eihei-ji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture. It is the main temple of the Soto Zen sect, known as "Kushi-san." It was founded in 1244 by Dogen Zenji as a center for the practice of zazen. Dogen Zenji was born in Kyoto in 1200 and became a monk on Mount Hiei at the age of 14. In the spring of his 24th year, he traveled to Mount Tendo in China to study under Master Nyojo, inheriting the Buddhist teachings of "zazen" (sitting meditation) from Sakyamuni Buddha and returning to Japan. The temple was built according to the style of Mingzhou Zen temples from the Song Dynasty, displaying a typical layout of Zen temples. The ancient temple remains well-preserved, with its simple wooden architecture. The central focus of practice here is zazen, but zazen is not the only aspect. It is important to integrate the spirit of zazen into daily life. For example, the monks' daily work of wiping the corridors with cloths is a form of "dynamic zazen." The brochure has pictures of monks wiping the floor, just like Ikkyu in the cartoon. Visitors interested in praying or learning about Zen meditation may want to take a look.

Kasumigajo Park

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Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Yōkōkan Garden

The Yanghaokan Garden, a private garden built around 1699, was the villa garden of the Matsudaira family, the lord of the Fukui Domain at that time. classic. In the Edo period, there was another name for Mizuen-suiyashiki, and it was designated as a national scenic spot. It was a particularly quiet place to experience a typical Japanese-style room garden. In 1945, Yangkokan was destroyed in a major air raid. In 1994, it was rebuilt based on the preserved drawings "Fingering Map of Imperial Springs".

Keya Kurotatsu Shrine

Angel Land Fukui

Angel Land Fukui features facilities such as lawns, a pond, and climbing dinosaurs, as well as indoor science exhibits, making it a great place to bring children.

Ichijodani Restored Townscape