Eiheiji

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Eiheiji Temple. You can get to this beautiful working buddhist temple by bus from most train stations in Fukui. Look for the kanji 永平寺. This temple is constructed of wood and displays beautiful traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture styles. Make sure to take your shoes off at the entrance and put on the slippers provided. #temple #Japan #architecture
Eiheiji Temple. You can get to this beautiful working buddhist temple by bus from most train stations in Fukui. Look for the kanji 永平寺. This temple is constructed of wood and displays beautiful traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture styles. Make sure to take your shoes off at the entrance and put on the slippers provided. #temple #Japan #architecture
Eiheiji lantern festival at night. This festival happens the third weekend of August every year. #Eiheiji #lantern #福井 #日本 #Fukui #Japan #festival
Eiheiji Temple in Fukui Prefecture is a living working Temple. It trains monks from all over Japan. The grounds there are gorgeous in all season and you can see the monks at work. Don't take pictures of them though its forbidden. The temple doesn't offer tours in English but when you arrive they will have pamphlets for you to read as you walk around in English giving you the history and facts about the temple. They do offer an overnight experience meditation and buddhist life stay but that needs to be booked in advance.

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Hakujyukan

Hakujyukan

3.5 out of 5
6-1 Shihi Eiheiji Fukui Prefecture
The price is AED 1,278 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 1,278
AED 1,406 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this ryokan in Eiheiji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kara-mon Gate and Echizen Bamboo Doll Village are ...
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KANSHUKUEN ESHIKOTO

KANSHUKUEN ESHIKOTO

2 out of 5
10 15 1 SHIMOJOHOJI YOSHIDA GUN
Stay at this hotel in Eiheiji. Enjoy free parking, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Echizen Bamboo Doll Village and Kara-mon ...
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Courtyard By Marriott Fukui

Courtyard By Marriott Fukui

4 out of 5
1-3-5 Chuo Fukui
The price is AED 279 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 279
AED 338 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Fukui. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fukui Castle Ruins and Kitanosho Castle Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Fukui
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UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN

UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN

2 out of 5
gamoutyou19-6-1 Fukui hukuiken
Stay at this villa in Fukui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Echizen Daffodil Village Park and Kochomon are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Beautiful sea front house, Nice outdoor jacuzzi pool. House can fit 5 to 7 people suitable for families. Located along the main road nothing much around so bring more food and drinks along. Self check type.

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

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Private Guest House - reserved / Ono Fukui

Private Guest House - reserved / Ono Fukui

Ono Fukui
Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Echizen Ono Castle and Katsuyama Castle Museum are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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2家族(大人4、子ども3)で利用しました。 オーナーの心づかいがありがたく、快適に過ごすことができました。 駐車場は狭いものの、2台止めることができたのはありがたかったです。

Reviewed on 1 September 2024

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Morris Resort Tohginbow

Morris Resort Tohginbow

4 out of 5
58-31-8 Mikunicho Anto Sakai Fukui
Stay at this villa in Sakai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Tojinbo Cliffs and Tojinbo Tower are located nearby.
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