Tojinbo Cliffs

Tojimbo features magnificent pillar-shaped rocks created by sea erosion. Extending for about 1 km, it commands an impressive view, standing gallantly against the raging waves of the Sea of Japan. This is the only place in Japan where one can see such a gigantic columnar joint of pyroxene andesite. Owing to this geologically rare phenomenon, Tojimbo is designated as a natural monument of scenic beauty.

Information

• Address : Anto, Mikuni Town, Sakai City
• Location : 25-minute drive from Kanazu IC of Hokuriku Expressway.
  About 30 minutes by bus from JR Awara Onsen Station.
• Notes : Fee-paying parking available
• Contact Info : Sakai City Tourism section 0776-50-3152

Fukui Dinosaur Museum

This museum has a fossil information center that is the basis for international dinosaur study, transmitting and receiving study data from throughout the world. There is also a Field Museum, which offers on-site training for everyone to enjoy. This place is full of the mystery and facts about the discovery of dinosaurs. It is one of the three largest dinosaur museums in the world.

Information

• Address : Terao, Muraoka Town, Katsuyama City
• Location : 10 minutes by car from Echizen line Katsuyama station.
  40 minutes by car from Fukui Kita or Maruoka IC of Hokuriku Expressway.
• Open : 9:00 - 17:00 (No entry after 16:30)
• Fees : Required
• Contact Info :Fukui Dinosaur Museum0779-88-0001

Maruoka Castle

Maruoka Castle boasts Japan's oldest castle tower and is also known as "Kasumiga-jo"(Mist Castle). In 1576, at the command of Oda Nobunaga, Shibata Katsuie had his nephew Katsutoyo build this castle for protection against riots. Four periods later it was used as a home castle by Tokugawa feudal lords, Honda and Arima, until the end of the Edo Period.

Information

• Address : Kasumimachi, Maruoka Town, Sakai City
• Location : Take a Keifuku bus to Honmaruoka and Eiheiji from JR Awaraonsen Station. 10-minute walk from Honmaruoka bus stop.
  Take a Keifuku bus to Honmaruoka from JR Fukui station. Get off at Maruoka-jo bus stop. The castle is nearby.
  5-minute drive from Maruoka IC of Hokuriku Expressway.
• Open : 8:30-17:00
• Closed : Open throughout the year
• Fees : Required
• Contact Info : Sakai City Tourism section 0776-50-3152