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 the coastline, basalt cliffs have been eroded by the constant movement and pull of the ocean, leaving a unique formation of what appear to be stone pillars. This was also the site of a famous Japanese movie that kicked off the popularity of this area for visitors that extends to this day. The cliffs are not the only thing to enjoy in the area, there are plenty of shops that sell all kinds of souvenirs, local seafood and a variety of sweets. If beautiful nature is your thing, close by there is Oshima Island and Echizen Matsushima as well as the Matsushima Aquarium.

Visitors are free to clamber and climb over the rocks but just make sure to watch your step! After all, the Tojinbo Cliffs take its name for an unfortunate soul who did not. There are a number of different areas that you can climb around and enjoy. Some are like the steep cliff below but some you can climb down to the bottom and touch the sea. This area was at times used as a quarry for rocks and the scars from that remain. If you walk just a little bit away from the main area you can get interesting views of different rocks that look like animals or ships.

In good weather, 30-minute boat tours operate throughout the day charging around JPY1500 per person. The tours will take you first near the Tojinbo Cliffs for you to enjoy them from a completely different angle. You can really feel the awesome size of the cliffs from the sea. The boat then continues out around Oshima Island that also has some unsettling rumors about it. However, from the sea you can sea a field of rocks that run up the backside of the island that create an almost hellish landscape. It was created during the same volcanic period as Tojinbo and the rest of the peninsula. After seeing the island and its magnificent red bridge, you will return back to port. Finally, there is also a boat tour that runs to Mikuni Port that is a bit closer to Fukui City proper and from where you can take the local train back to that city.

If the Tojinbo Cliffs and this type of nature seems interests you, join us for a tour of the area! You can see the rocks of Echizen Matsushima, explore the interesting history of Oshima Island, marvel at the Tojinbo Cliffs and walk around some of the historical port of Mikuni. Click on the tour banner below for more information!

1 Day Tour

1 Day Tour from Kanazawa: Fukui’s Stunning Cliffs, Spiritual Island and Historical Port
Period	All Year Round
Time	08:45 – 17:40
Meeting Place	Kanazawa Station
Adult Rate	¥25,300
Child Rate	¥14,500