From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Spiritual Island & Port
The Coast of the Sea of Japan has so much variety, from the beautiful golden beaches to beautifully treacherous cliffs. Tojinbo and the northwest area of Fukui is widely known for its dramatic cliffs, interesting rock formations and its sacred island. On this tour you will get a chance to fully experience this area as well as go to a historically prosperous port, Mikuni Port. Enjoy walking along the coast, exploring an uninhabited island, seeing the great cliffs and visiting National Heritage Site temples and shrines. Connect with the sea in this dive into the beauty of the scenery of the coast.
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From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Spiritual Island & Port
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start your tour at Kanazawa Station, where your guide will greet you begin the tour. The meeting point will be outside the Shinkansen ticket gate, in front of the information center sign. Arrive at Echizen Matsushima and walk around the stunning coastline with rock formations jutting out in many interesting directions.
Oshima Island
Begin crossing the bridge to Oshima, the mystical island with mangrove-like trees, more unique rock formations and a shrine that has stood for hundreds of years. Time for lunch at Tojinbo! Have a look around the area and choose one of the many shops. The seafood here is great!
Mikuni Port Breakwater
Arrive at Mikuni Port. There are lots of historical buildings and we will go inside one of a former wealthy merchant's house. We will also see a temple gate made from "blue" stones and another with a famous garden.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Transportation to and from all places during the tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meetup point is outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. If you are heading out from the gates, look forward and to the right and you will see a large ‘?’ inside of a circle. Look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag