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Day 10
from Kanazawa Sta. to Fukui Sta. by Train - 50 min.
by Bus - 30 min.
Eiheiji Temple
Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple was opened in 1244. Its' grounds are dotted with more than 70 Buddhist sanctums.
80 min.
[Lunch]
Echizen Soba
by Bus - 15 min.
from Eiheijiguchi Sta. to Katsuyama Sta. by Train - 30 min.
by Taxi - 15 min.
Hakusan Heisenji Shirine
Opened in the year 717 as a base for faith in the sacred mountain Mt. Hakusan. Once upon a time, the surrounding area was one of Japan's most popular religious towns. The quiet and spacious grounds are famous for beautiful moss.
70 min.
by Taxi - 10 min.
from Katsuyama Sta. to Awarayunomachi Sta. by Train - 90 min.
Awara Onsen (Hot Spring)
Fukui's finest hot spring town, boasting 130 years of history since its opening. The plaza in front of Awara-Yunomachi Sta. features a free public foot bath and a variety of small restaurants. At the Dento Geinokan (Traditional Performing Arts Hall), visitors can have a lesson from real geisha, and enjoy a taiko drum performance or traditional geisha games.
[Stay]
Awara Onsen (Hot Spring)
