Fukui Prefecture Travel Diary: A 2-Day Rental Car Trip

Recently, I traveled to Fukui Prefecture over the course of two days. Although it was a short trip, I was able to fully enjoy the tourist spots, history, and gourmet food. Day 1: A Journey of History and Nature I departed from Haneda Airport on a 7:25 AM flight and arrived at Komatsu Airport at 8:25 AM. The first destination was 'Komatsu no Mori.' Here, I got to see huge construction machinery up close, feeling like a kid again. After that, I headed to 'Tojinbo,' where I enjoyed the stunning views of the cliffs and the expansive blue Sea of Japan from around 11 AM. After lunch, I visited 'Maruoka Castle.' The imposing presence of the oldest existing castle keep in Japan was impressive. In the afternoon, I visited 'Eiheiji Temple' and the 'Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins.' The serene atmosphere of Eiheiji and the historical romance of the Asakura Clan Ruins made for a fulfilling day. Day 2: A Journey of Gardens and Dinosaurs The second day started at 'Yokokan Garden.' The tranquility of the beautiful Japanese garden was soothing. After that, I enjoyed the spectacular view from 'Echizen Ono Castle.' For lunch, I had Fukui's specialty, sauce katsudon, at 'Nomura-ya Shokudo.' In the afternoon, I visited the 'Echizen Daibutsu' and finally the 'Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.' The impressive dinosaur exhibits were thrilling and enjoyable even for adults. Throughout the two days, I was able to fully savor the charms of Fukui Prefecture. With its abundant nature, history, and gourmet food, Fukui is a place I want to visit again and again!