Onsens in Fukui Prefecture

Secluded thermal retreats where dinosaurs once roamed

Fukui (福井県, Fukui-ken) is known for its dramatic cliffs at Tojinbo, historic temples like Eiheiji, and the Fukui Dinosaur Museum, one of the best in the world. It is also home to Maruoka Castle, one of Japan’s oldest surviving castles. The capital city is Fukui.