Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan
FUKUI PREFECTURE
Fukui Prefecture is located on the Sea of Japan coast, almost in the center of Japan. Why not come and explore Fukui Prefecture, a place brimming with attractions? You'll find abundant nature, stunning historical sites and scenic views, delicious cuisine, and the ancient wonder of dinosaurs!
From classic tourist spots to hidden gems and the latest trending places, we'll introduce you to the "now" of Fukui without holding back!
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Improved Access to Fukui
Access to Fukui has significantly improved. The Hokuriku Shinkansen, which opened in March 2024, now connects Tokyo to Fukui in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes.
From Nagoya, it takes approximately 2 and a half hours by JR train. By car, it's also about 2 and a half hours via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway, making access excellent. In 2023, a new road connecting Gifu Prefecture and Fukui opened. Future plans also include the extension of the Chubu Jukan Expressway within the prefecture, which will make accessing Fukui even more convenient. You can easily visit for a day trip or a short weekend getaway.
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When You Think of Fukui, Think Dinosaurs!
Fukui Prefecture boasts the highest number of dinosaur fossil discoveries in Japan, with six new species of dinosaur fossils having been found here. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's three great dinosaur museums, reopened after renovations in 2023. It now features 50 full-body dinosaur skeletons and the first real mummified fossil to be displayed in Japan. The museum has been reborn as a facility where you can truly experience dinosaurs, with life-sized dinosaur view on three large screens and fossil research experience classes.
At Fukui Station, dinosaur trick art and giant dinosaur monuments have appeared, symbolizing "Fukui, the Dinosaur Kingdom."
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The True Joy of Travel is "Food"! Fukui's Proud and Exquisite Cuisine
Delicious food is an absolute must on any trip to Fukui. Classic dishes include "Echizen Gani" (snow crab), a winter delicacy, as well as "Echizen Soba" (buckwheat noodles) and "Sauce Katsu don" (pork cutlet bowl with sauce).
One of the dishes we'll highlight this time is "Aburaage" (deep-fried tofu). In Japan, aburaage is often considered a supporting ingredient, like in miso soup, but in Fukui Prefecture, it's a main dish! It's astonishingly thick, crispy on the outside, and incredibly fluffy and juicy on the inside. The local way to enjoy it is simply with grated daikon radish and soy sauce.
The second dish is "Oboro Kombu" (thinly shaved kelp). In Japan, "Tororo Kombu," which is machine-shaved, is more commonly eaten. However, "Oboro Kombu" is a delicate food that artisans shave by hand. When you eat it, you'll experience a rich aroma of the sea spreading in your mouth and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's recommended for use in onigiri (rice balls) or soups, but it's also delicious on its own.
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This time, we also have plenty of exclusive information introduced by local reporters who know Fukui inside and out!
We offer a variety of experiences where you can immerse yourself in Fukui's charm, such as riding dinosaurs and tasting Fukui's specialties.
There's a wealth of deep, local information, so come and find tips to make your trip even more enjoyable!
From classic tourist spots to hidden gems and the latest trending places, we'll introduce you to the "now" of Fukui without holding back!
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Improved Access to Fukui
Access to Fukui has significantly improved. The Hokuriku Shinkansen, which opened in March 2024, now connects Tokyo to Fukui in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes.
From Nagoya, it takes approximately 2 and a half hours by JR train. By car, it's also about 2 and a half hours via the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway and Hokuriku Expressway, making access excellent. In 2023, a new road connecting Gifu Prefecture and Fukui opened. Future plans also include the extension of the Chubu Jukan Expressway within the prefecture, which will make accessing Fukui even more convenient. You can easily visit for a day trip or a short weekend getaway.
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When You Think of Fukui, Think Dinosaurs!
Fukui Prefecture boasts the highest number of dinosaur fossil discoveries in Japan, with six new species of dinosaur fossils having been found here. The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of the world's three great dinosaur museums, reopened after renovations in 2023. It now features 50 full-body dinosaur skeletons and the first real mummified fossil to be displayed in Japan. The museum has been reborn as a facility where you can truly experience dinosaurs, with life-sized dinosaur view on three large screens and fossil research experience classes.
At Fukui Station, dinosaur trick art and giant dinosaur monuments have appeared, symbolizing "Fukui, the Dinosaur Kingdom."
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The True Joy of Travel is "Food"! Fukui's Proud and Exquisite Cuisine
Delicious food is an absolute must on any trip to Fukui. Classic dishes include "Echizen Gani" (snow crab), a winter delicacy, as well as "Echizen Soba" (buckwheat noodles) and "Sauce Katsu don" (pork cutlet bowl with sauce).
One of the dishes we'll highlight this time is "Aburaage" (deep-fried tofu). In Japan, aburaage is often considered a supporting ingredient, like in miso soup, but in Fukui Prefecture, it's a main dish! It's astonishingly thick, crispy on the outside, and incredibly fluffy and juicy on the inside. The local way to enjoy it is simply with grated daikon radish and soy sauce.
The second dish is "Oboro Kombu" (thinly shaved kelp). In Japan, "Tororo Kombu," which is machine-shaved, is more commonly eaten. However, "Oboro Kombu" is a delicate food that artisans shave by hand. When you eat it, you'll experience a rich aroma of the sea spreading in your mouth and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's recommended for use in onigiri (rice balls) or soups, but it's also delicious on its own.
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This time, we also have plenty of exclusive information introduced by local reporters who know Fukui inside and out!
We offer a variety of experiences where you can immerse yourself in Fukui's charm, such as riding dinosaurs and tasting Fukui's specialties.
There's a wealth of deep, local information, so come and find tips to make your trip even more enjoyable!
Co-exhibitor of FUKUI PREFECTURE
Craft Invitation by SOE :
Echizen City :
FUKUI CITY :
FUKUI-prefecture :
Ikeda Town(FUKUI prefecture) :
Obama/Ohi-FUKUI Pref :
Okuetsu area-Fukui Prefecture :
SAKAI/AWARA :
Tannan area/Minamiechizen Town :
The Fukui Hito Mono Design Co.,LTD :
Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture :
Wakasa Town/Takahama Town(Fukui) :
| Booth No | D-029 |
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| Area | Japan |
| Main Business | Tourism-related organization (tourism association/federation) |
| Official site | https://enjoy.pref.fukui.lg.jp/en/ |
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At the Fukui Prefecture booth, we will be introducing useful information about Fukui, from popular tourist destinations to spots recommended by locals, as well as brand new things to discover!
In addition, in the information corner of the booth, you can see information introduced by local writers who know Fukui inside and out! There is a lot of local information that you won't find in guidebooks, and it's full of hints that will make your trip many times more enjoyable.
We will also introduce some lesser known, attractive spots and event information that are perfect for your upcoming trip.
The Fukui Prefecture booth has prepared a variety of activities that will allow you to experience the charms of Fukui using your body.
Take this opportunity to find some travel inspiration that will allow you to experience a different part of Japan!
In addition, in the information corner of the booth, you can see information introduced by local writers who know Fukui inside and out! There is a lot of local information that you won't find in guidebooks, and it's full of hints that will make your trip many times more enjoyable.
We will also introduce some lesser known, attractive spots and event information that are perfect for your upcoming trip.
The Fukui Prefecture booth has prepared a variety of activities that will allow you to experience the charms of Fukui using your body.
Take this opportunity to find some travel inspiration that will allow you to experience a different part of Japan!
At the Fukui Prefecture booth, we will be introducing useful information about Fukui, from popular tourist destinations to spots recommended by locals, as well as brand new things to discover!
In addition, in the information corner of the booth, you can see information introduced by local writers who know Fukui inside and out! There is a lot of local information that you won't find in guidebooks, and it's full of hints that will make your trip many times more enjoyable.
We will also introduce some lesser known, attractive spots and event information that are perfect for your upcoming trip.
The Fukui Prefecture booth has prepared a variety of activities that will allow you to experience the charms of Fukui using your body.
Take this opportunity to find some travel inspiration that will allow you to experience a different part of Japan!
In addition, in the information corner of the booth, you can see information introduced by local writers who know Fukui inside and out! There is a lot of local information that you won't find in guidebooks, and it's full of hints that will make your trip many times more enjoyable.
We will also introduce some lesser known, attractive spots and event information that are perfect for your upcoming trip.
The Fukui Prefecture booth has prepared a variety of activities that will allow you to experience the charms of Fukui using your body.
Take this opportunity to find some travel inspiration that will allow you to experience a different part of Japan!
Oboro Kombu is made by craftsmen who manually scrape off the surface of kombu kelp, one layer at a time. The finest of them all are extremely thin layers of just 0.01 mm, scraped off with expert skill. This is the secret to creating the texture that melts in your mouth the moment you put it in, and the rich umami that kombu originally has.
In today's world where machines are often used for cutting, the traditional hand-cutting technique is still carefully passed down in Fukui. See up close the truly miraculous techniques that can only be achieved by artisans with years of experience and refined senses, and experience the freshly cut, fluffy "world of 0.01 mm."
*Samples are available in limited quantities.
In today's world where machines are often used for cutting, the traditional hand-cutting technique is still carefully passed down in Fukui. See up close the truly miraculous techniques that can only be achieved by artisans with years of experience and refined senses, and experience the freshly cut, fluffy "world of 0.01 mm."
*Samples are available in limited quantities.
Fukui Prefecture has the highest annual purchase amount of fried tofu in Japan! The secret to why it is so loved by the people of Fukui is its unique thickness and flavor.
Fukui's fried tofu is characterized by its thickness, almost like a steak. It is crispy and fragrant on the outside and plump and juicy on the inside, and the rich flavor of soy spreads throughout your mouth the more you chew it.
At the Fukui Prefecture booth, we will be offering samples of Fukui's fried tofu for everyone to enjoy! We will also introduce recommended ways to eat it that are unique to Fukui residents. Be sure to stop by! *Quantities are limited.
Fukui's fried tofu is characterized by its thickness, almost like a steak. It is crispy and fragrant on the outside and plump and juicy on the inside, and the rich flavor of soy spreads throughout your mouth the more you chew it.
At the Fukui Prefecture booth, we will be offering samples of Fukui's fried tofu for everyone to enjoy! We will also introduce recommended ways to eat it that are unique to Fukui residents. Be sure to stop by! *Quantities are limited.
Have you ever ridden a real dinosaur? We're sure there aren't many people who have had that experience!
Introducing the Dinosaur Ride, where you can actually ride a massive dinosaur measuring 3.8 meters in length and 1.7 meters in height and take a commemorative photo! You'll be overwhelmed by its size and how realistic it looks, as if it's alive.
Get on the back of a dinosaur and feel like a dinosaur ranger! Take an unforgettable photo that you can only take here. It's sure to bring back the childhood memories of children and adults alike!
What's more, we'll also be holding a fossil hunt, where you might even find a real fossil!
Why not take this opportunity to travel back in time to an ancient world ruled by dinosaurs?
・Dinosaur ride (free)
・Fossil hunting experience (paid)
Introducing the Dinosaur Ride, where you can actually ride a massive dinosaur measuring 3.8 meters in length and 1.7 meters in height and take a commemorative photo! You'll be overwhelmed by its size and how realistic it looks, as if it's alive.
Get on the back of a dinosaur and feel like a dinosaur ranger! Take an unforgettable photo that you can only take here. It's sure to bring back the childhood memories of children and adults alike!
What's more, we'll also be holding a fossil hunt, where you might even find a real fossil!
Why not take this opportunity to travel back in time to an ancient world ruled by dinosaurs?
・Dinosaur ride (free)
・Fossil hunting experience (paid)
You can experience making a cardboard mask that transforms you into a popular dinosaur, such as a Tyrannosaurus or a dinosaur discovered in Fukui Prefecture! Children, too, can easily assemble it.
Once you put on the completed mask, you'll instantly transform into a dinosaur! You're sure to be the center of attention when you walk around the venue!
*Numbers are limited.
Once you put on the completed mask, you'll instantly transform into a dinosaur! You're sure to be the center of attention when you walk around the venue!
*Numbers are limited.
Wakasa lacquer chopsticks are a traditional craft representative of Fukui Prefecture, made by applying multiple layers of lacquer.
In this experience, you will be polishing the chopsticks with your own hands. This process will allow beautiful patterns hidden in the layers of lacquer to emerge, adding to the shine of the chopsticks.
Anyone, from children to adults, can easily experience Fukui's traditional crafts and make their own one-of-a-kind chopsticks. Why not take this opportunity to experience the traditional techniques that Fukui is proud of and make your own chopsticks?
*Numbers are limited.
In this experience, you will be polishing the chopsticks with your own hands. This process will allow beautiful patterns hidden in the layers of lacquer to emerge, adding to the shine of the chopsticks.
Anyone, from children to adults, can easily experience Fukui's traditional crafts and make their own one-of-a-kind chopsticks. Why not take this opportunity to experience the traditional techniques that Fukui is proud of and make your own chopsticks?
*Numbers are limited.
