19 Best Tourist spots & Things to Do in Fukui Prefecture | Apr 2025
Private Echizen Knife Making Factory and walking Tour
A rare opportunity to see authentic knife making factories in the heart of the scenic Echizen area. Guests will also get to speak with real knife making craftsmen who dedicate their lives to making the world renown Echizen knives.
4.90 (10 reviews)
From $174.89
Private Echizen Washi Paper Making Experience and Walking Tour
The scenic rural Echizen area is famous for its rich history of traditional Japanese crafts. One of these crafts is washi, or traditional Japanese paper.
5.00 (3 reviews)
From $174.89
Craft Washi and Uchiwa Fan Making Echizen Washi Village Tour
Tour Attractions: Echizen Washi boasts 1,500 years of history and unparalleled quality. This experience combines traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, offering a comprehensive programme of activities that will allow you to delve into the history, techniques, and culture of Echizen Washi in just a few hours.
From $209.87
Experience Private Washi Paper Making at Ryozo Washi Paper Mill
Visit the authentic washi making factory of RYOZO Yanase Paper Mill and get a deeper look into the world of washi making.
5.00 (5 reviews)
From $139.91
Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses
Kubota Liquor Store is a long-established liquor store that was founded in 1914 (Taisho 3), and is the first place you should visit if you want to buy Fukui's local sake in Sabae.
5.00 (3 reviews)
From $20.99
Private Making your Own Unique Sunglass in Sabae Fukui
Guests will get to learn about the lens making process at Inui Lens which produces high quality lenses. You will get to see the rarely seen behind the scenes of a lens making factory.
From $104.93
Onigawara and Echizen Tiles Activity
Visitors can learn about the history of Echizen tiles, which have been used for a long time in Japan, a country prone to natural disasters, for their durability and safety, and see the inside of a factory, which is usually rarely seen.
From $90.94
Echizen Lacquerware and Washi Paper Craft Tour
Kawada is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware began when lacquer painting was encouraged after Keitai Tenno successfully repaired his broken crown with lacquer coating.
From $454.71
Private Echizen Lacquer Painting Experience and Cycling Tour
The Kawada district of Sabae City is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. Tour the roots of Echizen lacquerware on a lacquered bicycle, including the Lacquerware Shrine (Shikiyama Shrine), which enshrines the god of lacquerware, and a tour of a workshop led by a craftsman.
From $139.91
Culinary Journey with Traditional Fishing Method Tour
Explore the Enigma: Experience the enigma by immersing yourself in the unique geographical environment of Lake Mikata. Nature Immersion: Delight in the picturesque landscapes of the nature-rich Lake Mikata with the guidance of experienced local guides, as it is designated under the Ramsar Convention.
From $144.46
Make your own Spoon: Private Woodworking and Lacquerware Session
An experience where you can learn the process of making Echizen lacquerware by visiting two workshops, Hacoa and Shitsurindo and making your very own original lacquer spoon.
From $174.89
Guided Kayak Tour Unveiling the History of the Lake Suigetsuko
Explore the Enigma: Visit the special topographical environment of Mikatagoko (the five lakes of Mikata) on-site and understand what a miraculous lake Suigetsu is.
From $55.96
Tsuruga Private Customizable Full Day Tour
Unleash your inner explorer on Tsuruga with a personalized journey, immersing yourself in its vibrant culture and serene hidden spots.
From $731.04
Private Art & Craft Pottery Activity in Echizen
Echizen ware, which was born in the Heian period, is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan that still continues to produce pottery.
From $139.91
Spirit of Craftsmanship in Japanese Papermaking in Echizen
Experience the profound spirituality and craftsmanship of Echizen Washi on a guided tour through its historic village. First, enjoy a hands-on paper-making experience under the guidance of skilled artisans.
From $120.00
Echizen Pottery and Echizen Chest Tour with Japanese Sake Tasting
The Echizen region of Fukui Prefecture has been designated as one of the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan," and is well known for Echizen lacquerware, pottery, and cutlery.
From $454.71
Making of Echizen Lacquerware and Tray Lacquering Experience
Kinkori Shikkiten is a lacquerware shop run by brothers in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware. In this experience, you will receive direct instruction from Mr.
5.00 (2 reviews)
From $174.89
Sake Tasting and Making Your Own Washi Sake Label
Echizen washi paper, which boasts a history of over 1500 years, is a traditional craft that Fukui is proud of, and is used for labels of sake and whiskey due to its beauty and strength.
From $454.71
Craft a Unique and Colorful Ring Using Glasses Materials at KISSO
Guests will get to learn about the glasses and the accessory making process at KISSO which produces high quality accessories using glasses materials.
From $104.93