From Kanazawa: Fukui's Stunning Cliffs, Spiritual Island & Port

Duration9h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

English speaking guide
Transportation to and from all places during the tour

What to expect

1h 15m

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
3h

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
2h

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.
Awara Onsen Ashiyu
2h 40m · Admission ticket included

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.

Time to get souvenirs or use the restroom as we get ready to get on the train.

Arrive back at Kanazawa Station! That's it for the tour so if you have any questions or want any recommendation, ask your guide!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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