Echizen

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A semi-panoramic view of the northern part of Fukui prefecture, from the top of Mt. Murakuni in Echizen, Fukui. Taken with an iPhone 3G, 10 photos stiched together using GIMP
Photo "Echizen" by クハ４１９－５ (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by クハ４１９－５ (CC BY-SA)
Aoi Ie

Aoi Ie

2.5 out of 5
45-24-1, Kotogaharacho, Echizen, Fukui
The price is ￥6,081 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥6,081
￥6,737 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this guesthouse in Echizen. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm and Kitahama ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"古民家らしさと田舎の静けさを味わえ、のんびりと時間を過ごせました。 近くにコンビニはありませんが、海にも町にも20分と利便性もよいです。 オーナーさんがお野菜や湧き水を置いていてくれたりと、心遣いがよいですら、"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Aoi Ie
Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

3 out of 5
1-2-3 Fuchu, Echizen, Fukui-ken
The price is ￥10,945 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
￥10,945
￥13,618 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Echizen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial ...
8/10 Very Good! (111 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Just 20 seconds to the station."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2024

Hotel Crown Hills Takefu
Hotel Route-Inn Takefu Inter

Hotel Route-Inn Takefu Inter

3 out of 5
6-15-5 Kuzuokacho, Echizen, FUKUI
The price is ￥13,057 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥13,057
￥14,575 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Echizen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum and Murasakishikibu ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"The room was fairly large for Japan, and comfortable, I was on the top floor, non smoking comfort floor. And the breakfast was good. Staff was super. My only complaint is that because some floors were smoking, sometimes the lobby area smelled enough like cigarettes to give me a headache. Location ..."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

Hotel Route-Inn Takefu Inter
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One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui

One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui

Echizen
Stay at this vacation home in Echizen. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm and Kitahama Ship Owner's House Ukon-ke ...
One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui
Private house near expressway interchange / Echizen Fukui

Private house near expressway interchange / Echizen Fukui

2 out of 5
Echizen
Stay at this vacation home in Echizen. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum and Megane Museum ...
"農家の気分を味わう宿泊で、楽しかった。"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Private house near expressway interchange / Echizen Fukui
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.
UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN
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Popular places to visit

Shikibu Onsen Yurari

You can take time to visit Shikibu Onsen Yurari during your travels to Echizen. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Shikibu Onsen Yurari

Murasakishikibu Park

Explore the great outdoors at Murasakishikibu Park, a lovely green space in Echizen. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

Murasakishikibu Park

Echizen Tourist Information Center

Echizen Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Echizen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Echizen Tourist Information Center

Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm

Enjoy an outing to Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm during your stay in Echizen. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area.

Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm

Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Echizen. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

Paper Culture Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Paper Culture Museum in Echizen. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Paper Culture Museum

Things to do

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town

￥24,200
per adult
Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town
Tsuruga Private Day Tour from Kanazawa

Tsuruga Private Day Tour from Kanazawa

￥88,334
per traveler
Tsuruga Private Day Tour from Kanazawa
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Photo "Echizen" by 中川 繁夫 (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Echizen