Title: Visit Echizen: 2026 Travel Guide for Echizen, Fukui Prefecture | Expedia.com [Hotels in Echizen](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Hotels.d6348897.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Echizen](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Vacation-Rentals.d6348897.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Echizen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Echizen.d6348897.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Echizen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Echizen.d6348897.Car-Rental-Guide)[Echizen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Echizen.d6348897.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Echizen ## Travel Guide ![Nashigadaira, Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture 916-0301, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/53f79306-d011-44e7-adb5-6e2407b4c8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/53f79306-d011-44e7-adb5-6e2407b4c8c9.jpg) by [shikabane taro](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3658107?with_photo_id=42668902) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Nashigadaira, Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture 916-0301, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/53f79306-d011-44e7-adb5-6e2407b4c8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/53f79306-d011-44e7-adb5-6e2407b4c8c9.jpg) by [shikabane taro](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3658107?with_photo_id=42668902) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![稲荷神社](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/b09fed2e-2e5b-477c-bddd-328f8cc3d182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/b09fed2e-2e5b-477c-bddd-328f8cc3d182.jpg) by [Akeiro Torii](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2702969?with_photo_id=17987686) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Shimoitou, Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture 916-0114, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/5c4a0646-1dd5-4643-bc9c-affe923fda09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/5c4a0646-1dd5-4643-bc9c-affe923fda09.jpg) by [kiwa dokokano](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6777442?with_photo_id=102268605) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Shimoitou, Echizen, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture 916-0114, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/eaad540f-bf38-4245-a160-fbc2252e0904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348897/eaad540f-bf38-4245-a160-fbc2252e0904.jpg) by [kiwa dokokano](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6777442?with_photo_id=102268605) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Echizen Things to do - Echizen Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Echizen ![The beach is right in front of you This is a 90y / Nyu-gun Fukui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105495100/105495099/4b0aafed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The beach is right in front of you This is a 90y / Nyu-gun Fukui Nyu-gun Fukui $144 nightly $144 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Stay at this vacation home in Echizen. 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While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Echizengani-Museum-Echizen.d553248635998026946.Vacation-Attraction) #### Echizen Cape You can learn about the history of Echizen with a visit to Echizen Cape. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Cape-Echizen.d553248621532772579.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tsurugi Shrine Find out about the history of Echizen when you take a trip to Tsurugi Shrine. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.com/Tsurugi-Shrine-Echizen.d553248621562273623.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Echizen ![Tangocho Sodeshi, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture 627-0245, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139482/db9e6e14-8035-4d5f-b5ba-450eb5b5270d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [kiwa dokokano](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6777442?with_photo_id=102268605) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kyotango ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141031/89e4686d-37c9-4e62-a311-d8a9cb73f35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fukui ![Cherry blossom full blooming around Tsuruga castle, Aizu Wakamatsu, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152484/645d1a09-ed74-4f14-83fb-1a2415bdc3d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tsuruga ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182198/ae9c6817-a662-49c0-ad5a-5da4f1d681b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maizuru - Cities near Echizen - Places of interest [Kyotango](https://expedia.com/Kyotango.dx6139482)[Fukui](https://expedia.com/Fukui.dx6141031)[Tsuruga](https://expedia.com/Tsuruga.dx6152484)[Maizuru](https://expedia.com/Maizuru.dx6182198)[Mihama](https://expedia.com/Mihama.dx6253371)[Wakasa](https://expedia.com/Wakasa.dx6253465)[Echizen](https://expedia.com/Echizen.dx6347587)[Sabae](https://expedia.com/Sabae.dx6348896)[Kokonogi](https://expedia.com/Kokonogi.dx3000729196) - [Echizengani Museum ](https://expedia.com/Echizengani-Museum-Echizen.d553248635998026946.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kochomon ](https://expedia.com/Kochomon-Echizen.d553248621562273538.Vacation-Attraction) - [Awara Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Awara-Hot-Spring-Onsen.d6220180.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eiheiji Temple ](https://expedia.com/Eiheiji-Temple-Eiheiji.d553248621532772589.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shibamasa World Amusement Park ](https://expedia.com/Shibamasa-World-Amusement-Park-Sakai.d6220202.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tojinbo Cliffs ](https://expedia.com/Tojinbo-Cliffs-Sakai.d6220178.Vacation-Attraction) - [Echizen Matsushima Aquarium ](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Matsushima-Aquarium-Sakai.d553248621532772596.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maruoka Castle ](https://expedia.com/Maruoka-Castle-Sakai.d6220200.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mizushima Island ](https://expedia.com/Mizushima-Island-Tsuruga.d553248621532772569.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fukui Prefectural Museum of Cultural History ](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Prefectural-Museum-Of-Cultural-History-Fukui.d6220544.Vacation-Attraction) - [Japan Sea Fish Market ](https://expedia.com/Japan-Sea-Fish-Market-Tsuruga.d553248621532772566.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tojinbo Tower ](https://expedia.com/Tojinbo-Tower-Sakai.d553248621532772593.Vacation-Attraction) - [Echizen Bamboo Doll Village ](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Bamboo-Doll-Village-Sakai.d553248621532772590.Vacation-Attraction) - [Shikibu Onsen Yurari ](https://expedia.com/Shikibu-Onsen-Yurari-Echizen.d553248635964246375.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fukui Prefectural Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Prefectural-Stadium-Fukui.d6220590.Vacation-Attraction) - [Angel Land Fukui ](https://expedia.com/Angel-Land-Fukui-Sakai.d553248621562273630.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tsuruga Visitor Center ](https://expedia.com/Tsuruga-Visitor-Center-Tsuruga.d553248621582428177.Vacation-Attraction) - [Echizen Ono Castle ](https://expedia.com/Echizen-Ono-Castle-Ono.d553248621565202678.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mikuni Sunset Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mikuni-Sunset-Beach-Sakai.d553248621562273632.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tanoura Beach North ](https://expedia.com/Tanoura-Beach-North-Tsuruga.d553248621582419807.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fukui Velodrome ](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Velodrome-Fukui.d553248621582419783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fukui Prefecture Seaside Nature Center ](https://expedia.com/Fukui-Prefecture-Seaside-Nature-Center-Wakasa.d553248621582428136.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rainbow Line Mountain Park ](https://expedia.com/Rainbow-Line-Mountain-Park-Wakasa.d553248621562273532.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kitahama Ship Owner's House Ukon-ke ](https://expedia.com/Kitahama-Ship-Owners-House-Ukon-Ke-Minamiechizen.d553248635964246454.Vacation-Attraction)