13 Parks in Fukui worth your time

Trim Park Kanazu is a large athletic park with diverse facilities for sports and play.

What it is

• A general athletic park in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture.
• Located in the mountainous area of former Kanazu Town.

What to see

• Large multi-purpose gymnasium, biggest in the Sakai area.
• Ground, tennis courts, and archery range.
• Playground with large equipment for adults and children.
• Large slide, airplane slider, trampoline, and swings.
• Walking paths and promenades in the back of the park.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from JR Awara Onsen Station.
• Three free parking lots available.

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A Shinden-zukuri garden honoring Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji, worth visiting for its beauty.

What it is

• A park in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
• A Shinden-zukuri style garden.
• Honors Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji.
• Commemorates her stay in this area with her father.

What to see

• A golden statue of Murasaki Shikibu.
• A cypress fishing pavilion.
• Shikibu Yukari no Yakata is west of the park.
• Shikibu Yukari no Yakata promotes history and crafts.

Getting there

• About 1 km from Shikibu Station.
• About 250 m from Bunkyo 1-chome bus stop.

Official site

www.city.echizen.lg.jp

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A city park in Fukui Prefecture, offering dinosaur attractions and fossil experiences.

What it is

• A city park in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture.
• Officially named Nagao-yama Sogo Koen.
• Developed for Dinosaur Expo Fukui 2000.
• Opened to the public after the expo.

What to see

• Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.
• Fossil excavation experience site.
• Dinosaur and giant insect robot attractions.
• Barbecue area and athletic playground equipment.

When to go

• Many outdoor facilities are unavailable in winter.
• Snow makes winter visits difficult.

Official site

kyoryunomori.net

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Nishiyama Park is a historic urban park with a large azalea garden and free zoo.

What it is

• An urban park in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture.
• Designated one of the '100 Historical Parks of Japan' in 2006.
• Originally named Kyoyokei in 1856.

What to see

• Largest azalea garden on the Sea of Japan side.
• Approximately 50,000 azalea plants.
• A Japanese garden.
• A zoo with red pandas and other animals.
• Zoo admission is free.

When to go

• Azalea festival in early May.
• Maple festival in early November.

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Fukui Botanical Garden offers diverse plant collections, including themed gardens and a greenhouse.

What it is

• A botanical garden in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture.
• Opened in 1994.
• Covers a total area of 25 hectares.
• Exhibits about 3000 species of trees.

What to see

• A mini-greenhouse and a library.
• Wild cherry garden and a hydrangea garden.
• A medicinal plant garden.
• Rock garden and a bamboo garden.
• Maple garden and a camellia avenue.

When to go

• Open 9:00 to 17:00.
• Closed on Tuesdays.

Address

福井県丹生郡越前町朝日17-3-1 Map

Official site

www.fukui-bot.jp

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Obama Park offers bay views, local history, and cherry blossoms, a pleasant hour-long visit.

What it is

• A park established in the Taisho era.
• Built between 1913 and 1915.
• Construction funded by donations.
• Expanded to 10,000 square meters.

What to see

• Monuments and statues of local figures.
• Observation deck with city and peninsula views.
• Lawn, playground equipment, and restrooms.
• Star Plaza for astronomical observation.

When to go

• Known as a cherry blossom viewing spot.

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A modern seaside park in Tsuruga with open spaces and a boardwalk, good for a relaxing hour.

What it is

• A seaside park in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture.
• Opened in 2003, it covers 35,000 square meters.
• A key facility of Minato Oasis Tsuruga.
• Admission is free for all visitors.

What to see

• A clock tower stands in the park.
• Explore the circular plaza and lawn plaza.
• Walk along the boardwalk and board deck.

When to go

• It is a venue for the Tsuruga Summer Festival.

Official site

www.city.tsuruga.lg.jp

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Japan's smallest zoo, free to enter, famous for its breeding lesser pandas.

What it is

• Japan's smallest zoo, opened in 1985.
• Commemorates Sabae City's 30th anniversary.
• Admission is free.

What to see

• Lesser pandas, donated from Beijing Zoo.
• Lesser pandas have bred annually since 1986.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 16:30.
• Closed on Mondays and New Year holidays.

Getting there

• 500 meters from Nishiyama Koen Station.

Official site

www.city.sabae.fukui.jp

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A large park in Fukui with botanical gardens and family-friendly activities.

What it is

• A comprehensive green facility and park.
• Established in 1980 as a green center.
• Construction began in 1975.
• Consists of a botanical garden and Green Park.

What to see

• Botanical garden with 1,000 tree species.
• Botanical garden with 50,000 trees planted.
• Onion House greenhouse.
• Woodream Fukui observation deck.
• Wood House Kuzuryu with a karakuri clock.
• Water stage and lawn area.

Address

〒910-0336　福井県坂井市丸岡町楽間15 Map

Official site

www.pref.fukui.lg.jp

Read more about Fukui Prefectural General Green Center

Echizen Matsushima Aquarium offers interactive marine life experiences, including touch pools and animal feeding.

What it is

• An aquarium opened in 1959.
• Located within a quasi-national park.
• Focuses on interaction with marine creatures.

What to see

• Touch pools with various marine animals.
• Sulcata tortoises and green sea turtles.
• Humboldt and King penguins on walks.
• Rock pools for rocky shore play.

When to go

• Open daily from 9:00 to 17:30.
• Open year-round.

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Takefu Central Park is an athletic park with festivals, good for families.

What it is

• An athletic park in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture.
• Developed in 1952, opened to the public in 1971.
• Originally a venue for the Takefu Kikuningyo festival.

What to see

• Renovated indoor exhibition hall.
• Renovated playground equipment.

When to go

• Chibikko Festival in May.
• Takefu Kikuningyo festival from October to November.

Official site

e-parks.jp

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Mikuni Athletic Park offers sports facilities and scenic views over the Sea of Japan.

What it is

• An urban park in Fukui Prefecture.
• Developed by Mikuni Town.
• Opened for public use on March 31, 1988.
• Covers an area of 21 hectares.

What to see

• Multi-purpose stadium, completed in April 1980.
• Athletic field with a 400m x 8 lane track.
• Baseball field, completed in August 1983.
• Scenic hill overlooking the Sea of Japan.

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Fukui City Sports Park offers diverse sports facilities and green spaces for recreation.

What it is

• An urban park and sports park.
• Planned in 1994 by Fukui City.
• Includes sports, nature, and family areas.

What to see

• Multi-purpose dome and gymnasium.
• Soccer field and softball field.
• Baseball field completed in 2007.
• Fukui Phoenix Stadium.
• Fukui City Football Center.

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