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Consider These 10 Essential Endeavors When Deciding Visiting Fukui Prefecture

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Fukui Prefecture is brimming with natural beauty! You can behold many spectacular sights, such as the impressive Tojinbo cliffs, the sea of clouds at Echizen Ōno Castle, and the serene journey around the Sanfukian Five Lakes. We also suggest unwinding at Ashiyu Hot Springs ♡ Additionally, don't miss out on Fukui Prefecture's unique delicacies like Echizen crab and Echizen soba noodles.

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This Year's Crab Expedition Ventures to the Hokuriku Region! 10 Recommended Winter Crab Feasts and Onsen Retreats

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The representative snow crabs of the Hokuriku are nurtured amidst the tumultuous waves of the Sea of Japan. Are you inclined to embark on a journey to the northlands to savor the rich, fresh ingredients meticulously prepared by proud chefs? Below, I present ten recommended retreats where you can indulge in hot springs and relish the winter crab flavors!

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Fukui is On the Rise! The Opening Date of the 'Hokuriku Shinkansen' is Scheduled for March 16, 2024

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JR West Japan and JR East Japan recently announced that the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which connects Kanazawa City to Tsuruga City in Fukui Prefecture, will open on Saturday, March 16, 2024. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen project, the travel time from Tokyo to Fukui will be reduced by approximately 30 minutes compared to the current time required for passengers to transfer between the Tokaido Shinkansen and traditional express trains. The fastest express train will take just 2 hours and 51 minutes.

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Enjoy Japan Sea and Savor the Delicious Echizen Crab! 10 Recommended Hot Spring Resorts In Fukui Prefecture!

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In the national happiness ranking of all 47 prefectures (compiled by the Comprehensive Research Institute), Fukui Prefecture has consecutively ranked first in Japan for five times. With the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Ashibara Onsen Station in spring 2024, it is expected to attract even more tourists to Fukui. Fukui Prefecture is also renowned for its charming hot springs. A typical example is the Ashibara Onsen, which is often referred to as the 'harem of Kansai' due to its numerous large hotels and inns, making it a beloved destination. Additionally, food enthusiasts flock to the hot springs in Echizen, which is a winter delicacy known for 'Echizen crab,' as it is a fishing port for fresh Echizen crab and hot springs. In this article, we will introduce recommended hot spring inns and day-use hot spring facilities for your reference.

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