Title: Echizen Travel Guide: Best of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Echizen](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen-Hotels.d6347587.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Echizen](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen-Holiday-Rentals.d6347587.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Echizen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Echizen.d6347587.Car-Hire-Guide)[Echizen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen.d6347587.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Echizen Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![福井県越前町にある劔神社を参拝する風景 A view of the Tsurugi Shrine in Echizen-cho, Fukui Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/910cb285-3313-4a4f-a09a-74de3965fe9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![福井県越前町にある劔神社を参拝する風景 A view of the Tsurugi Shrine in Echizen-cho, Fukui Prefecture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/f7769cde-8e93-43f9-af5c-028c1d0be620.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Japanese shrine on a rainy day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/be2dcf10-a38d-45a5-9c72-750d2996349f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Echizen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/e1159908-be3f-4318-9f88-88b0a67ae315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Echizen Things to do - Top hotels in Echizen - Top Holiday Rentals in Echizen ![Hotel Crown Hills Takefu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16510000/16501000/16500943/aaee0edf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Crown Hills Takefu 1-2-3 Fuchu Echizen Fukui-ken £62 10 Apr - 11 Apr Stay at this hotel in Echizen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=16500943&PinnedHotelID=16500943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347587) ![Aoi Ie](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29470000/29466600/29466540/830f26e9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aoi Ie 45-24-1, Kotogaharacho Echizen Fukui £32 30 Mar - 31 Mar Stay at this guesthouse in Echizen. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm and Kitahama ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews) 古民家らしさと田舎の静けさを味わえ、のんびりと時間を過ごせました。 近くにコンビニはありませんが、海にも町にも20分と利便性もよいです。 オーナーさんがお野菜や湧き水を置いていてくれたりと、心遣いがよいですら、 Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=29466540&PinnedHotelID=29466540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347587) ![Hotel Route-Inn Takefu Inter](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39460000/39454500/39454464/ae323988_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Route-Inn Takefu Inter 6-15-5 Kuzuokacho Echizen FUKUI £74 21 Apr - 22 Apr Stay at this hotel in Echizen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum and Murasakishikibu ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews) Room was clean and staff were friendly and helpful with arranging taxis. Hotel location makes it hard to access purely with public transport and walking. Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=39454464&PinnedHotelID=39454464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6347587) [See all 109 properties in Echizen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6347587) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Private house near expressway interchange / Echizen Fukui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103990000/103984800/103984769/383e4e61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private house near expressway interchange / Echizen Fukui Echizen Fukui Stay at this holiday home in Echizen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum ... 6.8/10 (3 reviews) 値段はとてもリーズナブルでしたが、生活感があり過ぎるのご残念でした 値段はとてもリーズナブルでしたが、生活感があり過ぎるのご残念でした。 後、風呂場の窓が外から丸見えなのが気になりました。 Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen-Hotels-Private-House-Near-Expressway-Interchange-Echizen-Fukui.h103984769.Hotel-Information) ![One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92090000/92083600/92083542/w2048h1360x0y88-0b4eba9d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### One building charter plan Experience the country / Echizen Fukui Echizen Fukui Stay at this holiday home in Echizen. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm and Kitahama Ship Owner's House Ukon-ke ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen-Hotels-One-Building-Charter-Plan-Experience-The-Country-Echizen-Fukui.h92083542.Hotel-Information) ![UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117227800/117227762/f7efff0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UMITOMA OCEAN VIEW RESORT ECHIZEN gamoutyou19-6-1 Fukui hukuiken Stay at this villa in Fukui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Echizen Daffodil Village Park and Kochomon are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews) Beautiful sea front house, Nice outdoor jacuzzi pool. House can fit 5 to 7 people suitable for families. Located along the main road nothing much around so bring more food and drinks along. Self check type. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fukui-Hotels-UMITOMA-OCEAN-VIEW-RESORT-ECHIZEN.h117227762.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Echizen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6347587&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Echizen hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6347587&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Shikibu Onsen Yurari You can take time to visit Shikibu Onsen Yurari during your travels to Echizen. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shikibu-Onsen-Yurari-Fukui.d553248635964246375.Attraction) #### Murasakishikibu Park Explore the great outdoors at Murasakishikibu Park, a lovely green space in Echizen. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Murasakishikibu-Park-Fukui.d553248621562273540.Attraction) #### Echizen Tourist Information Center Echizen Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Echizen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Echizen-Tourist-Information-Center-Fukui.d553248621562273544.Attraction) #### Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm Enjoy an outing to Donguriyama, Fureai Sightseeing Farm during your stay in Echizen. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donguriyama-Fukui.d553248635998026761.Attraction) #### Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum You can browse the exhibits at Chiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Echizen. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiros-Birthplace-Memorial-Museum-Echizen.d553248621562273542.Attraction) #### Paper Culture Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Paper Culture Museum during your trip to Echizen. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paper-Culture-Museum-Fukui.d553248621562273624.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47521751/5a1df85e-a9d5-48de-bd1e-4059813d100c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town £114 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-eiheiji-buddhist-temple-and-fukui-city-castle-town.a47521751.activity-details) ![From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48336646/6732a8b1-a68a-46c9-b934-c3d129d35dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town £105 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-kanazawa-eiheiji-buddhist-temple-fukui-castle-town.a48336646.activity-details) [See all activities in Echizen](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Echizen.d6347587.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Echizen - Places of interest - [Tanoura Beach North ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tanoura-Beach-North-Tsuruga.d553248621582419807.Attraction) - [Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Site ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dinosaur-Fossil-Excavation-Site-Katsuyama.d553248621582419812.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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