From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Island and Historical Port
- Walk around Echizen Matsushima and the unique rock formations that include hidden temples surrounded by the rough ocean waves
- Explore Oshima, an island that has been seen as a spiritual center for over a thousand years, by crossing the Oshima Bridge, which stretches grandly for about a kilometer
- See the stunning Tojinbo Cliffs that often appear in older Japanese movies, and climb them in certain areas if you like
- Discover Mikuni Port, the former bustling port of Fukui prefecture with many Japan Heritage Sites such as beautiful temples and a wealthy merchant’s impressive home
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From Kanazawa Station
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English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
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Other personal expenses
Lunch
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KANAZAWA STATION
1 Kinoshinbomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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What's included in From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Island and Historical Port
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 08:45, meet up at Kanazawa Station. Meetup outside of the Shinkansen ticket gates, in front of the information center. Look for the sign with a large ‘i’. For those from outside the station, it is inside of the East Entrance..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] 08:45 By train
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Echizen Matsushima, Arrive at Echizen Matsushima and walk around the stunning coastline with rock formations jutting out in many interesting directions.
- [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Oshima, 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.
- [Dining] 12:30, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Lunch, Time for lunch at Tojinbo! Have a look around the area and choose one of the many shops. The seafood here is great!
- [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Mikuni Port, Arrive at Mikuni Port. admire the historical buildings and visit 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.
- [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Awara-no-Yu Station, Stop over at Awara-no-Yu Station and enjoy a foot bath before continuing our journey back to Kanazawa.
- [Transportation] 17:00 By train
- [Return] 17:40, at Kanazawa Station, Arrive back at Kanazawa Station! That's it for the tour so if you have any questions or want any recommendation, ask your guide!
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The Coast of the Sea of Japan has so much variety, from the beautiful golden beaches to the beautifully treacherous cliffs. Tojinbo and the northwest area of Fukui are widely known for their dramatic cliffs, interesting rock formations, and 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 along the coast.
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