Places to beat the heat in Fukui! 🌞🎐🌳 Explore deep Japan.

In today’s video we asked foreigners living in Fukui Prefecture what places they recommend to escape the summer heat while enjoying the sights of Fukui!

Carina and Pierre recommended us some lesser-known spots in the deeper parts of the prefecture, promising refreshing visits in more ways than one!

For more details about the places, we visited in this video:

Former Hokuriku Tunnels: https://www.city.tsuruga.lg.jp/sights...

❗Notice: the Tsuruga ~ Imajo section of the Former Hokuriku Main Line Tunnels is currently closed due to renovation work. Renovation planned to be finished for mid-November 2025.

Ryusoga Fall: https://enjoy.pref.fukui.lg.jp/en/spo...

Kazura Bridge: https://e-ikeda-e.jp/en/spotguide/kaz...

Kadohara Playground (Japanese only): https://www.ono-kankou.jp/tourism/det...

And for even more original ideas to explore Fukui, follow Carina and Pierre on their social media:

Carina, Fukui Reporter:   / fukuisaurus_fan  

Pierre, Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation:   / enjoyfukui  

And of course, follow us at Experience Fukui to know all about this hidden gem of central Japan ;)

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🚄 How to get to Fukui

Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train to Fukui Station from #Tokyo (2 h 51 min) or #Kanazawa (23 min)

From #Kyoto / #Osaka, take the limited express train to Tsuruga Station (51 min from Kyoto/81 min from Osaka)

🌎 Traveling from outside Japan?

Get your Hokuriku Arch Pass today for unlimited travel between Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukui (among other places)!

https://www.newgoldenroute.jp/ (in English)

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