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Local and tourist information

  • Leisure Spots

    • Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

      50 minutes by car from the hotel.
      Life-sized dinosaur picture books and faithfully reproduced dioramas,
      Dinosaur Museum excites not only children but adults too.
      It's also recommended for children's independent research projects!
    • SKIJAM Katsuyama

      65 minutes by car from the hotel.
      The largest ski slope in western Japan!
      It is characterized by its excellent snow quality and abundant snowfall.
      In addition, there are areas for all levels and a kids' park, so
      It's also perfect for families.
    • Echizen Matsushima Aquarium

      45 minutes by car from the hotel.
  • Tourist attractions

    • Ichijodani Asakura Family Site

      25 minutes by car from the hotel.
      These are the remains of Asakura Family who ruled Echizen Province.
      Approximately 278 hectares are designated as a special national historic site.
      The Japanese garden in particular has been designated a special national place of scenic beauty.
    • Yokokan Garden

      15 minutes walk from the hotel.
      It was the villa of the Matsudaira Clan, lords of the Fukui domain, and was known as "Osensui Yashiki" during Edo Period.
      In 1982, it was designated as a national place of scenic beauty.
      The beauty of the autumn leaves reflected in the pond is magnificent.
      【Admission fee】210 yen
    • Maruoka Castle

      30 minutes by car from the hotel.
    • Fukui Castle Ruins

      7 minutes walk from the hotel.
  • Food and souvenirs

    • Echizen Tsurukisoba Main Store

      30 seconds walk from the hotel.
    • Akiyoshi Fukui Katamachi Main Store, a famous yakitori restaurant

      2 minutes walk from the hotel.
    • Fukui Prefecture specialty Habutae mochi (rice cake)

      This is the most famous Japanese confectionery in Fukui Prefecture.
      The name "Habutae" comes from the silk fabric that is a specialty of Fukui Prefecture.
      As its name suggests, it has an irresistible silky soft texture and chewy feel.
      If you come to Fukui, this is a dish you should try at least once!
  • Nature Spot

    • Tojinbo Cliffs

      45 minutes by car from the hotel.
      It is a tourist attraction that is known only to those in the know, and has been designated a national natural monument and place of scenic beauty.
    • Cherry blossom trees along Asuwa River

      The cherry blossom line, with around 600 cherry trees, mostly Somei Yoshino, stretches for 2km and is a spectacular sight.