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  • November 10, 2017

    Kaga Onsen

    The hot spring area of Kaga Onsen is made-up of four towns: Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Awazu and Katayamazu. Boasting a 1300-year history, the region is one of Central Japan’s best known and most popular o...
  • November 9, 2017

    Noto Peninsula

    Extending 100 kilometers into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is relatively isolated region and home to beautiful coastal vistas. A place of tremendous beauty including rugged coasts and lush forest...
  • November 9, 2017

    Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple

    Founded in 1244 by the Buddhist scholar Dogen Zenji, Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple is one of Japan’s most impressive temple complexes – comprising 70 structures connected by covered walkways. Eihei-ji is...
  • November 9, 2017

    Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

    The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is widely regarded as one of the world’s best dinosaur museums and research facilities with displays aimed at both adults and children. The expansive mus...
  • November 9, 2017

    Katsuyama Dino Forest Park

    Visitors to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum should allow time to enjoy the Katsuyama Dino Forest Park. Immediately accessible from the museum, the forest park features 44 life-size reconstructi...
  • November 9, 2017

    Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

    One for the Japanese history buffs, the Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins comprise the open excavation and partial reconstruction of what was once an important commercial, cultural and military center. T...
  • November 9, 2017

    Katsuyama Field Station / Dinosaur Quarry

    When visiting the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, visitors have the option of booking a 2-hour tour to a nearby excavation. Doing so provides visitors with a firsthand experience of the science an...
  • November 9, 2017

    Tojinbo Cliffs

    Named for a monk who is said to have fallen to his untimely death from this point, the Tojinbo Cliffs are a unique and somewhat perplexing rock formation on the Sea of Japan. Along a 1km stretch of t...
  • November 9, 2017

    Maruoka Castle

    First constructed in 1576 by Shibata Katsutoyo, Mauroka Castle lays claim to being one of Japan’s last 12 remaining original castles. In truth, only the keep (main tower) and supporting walls are ori...