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Sakai City
Sakai City
City Overview
Located in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture, Sakai City is an area filled with stunning views shaped by the Sea of Japan, nostalgic townscapes, historical landmarks, and natural attractions.
Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Tojinbo, the historic streets of Mikuni Minato that once flourished as a Kitamaebune port, Maruoka Castle—one of Japan’s twelve remaining original castles—and the Takeda area, surrounded by mountains and rich natural beauty.
Once a thriving port town, the area is also blessed with an abundance of seafood, including local specialties like Echizen crab and Fukui sweet shrimp, offering visitors a rich and satisfying culinary experience.
Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Tojinbo, the historic streets of Mikuni Minato that once flourished as a Kitamaebune port, Maruoka Castle—one of Japan’s twelve remaining original castles—and the Takeda area, surrounded by mountains and rich natural beauty.
Once a thriving port town, the area is also blessed with an abundance of seafood, including local specialties like Echizen crab and Fukui sweet shrimp, offering visitors a rich and satisfying culinary experience.
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- 2025/03/25 ~ 2025/04/18
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Access Info
Sakai City is located in the northern part of Fukui Prefecture.
It is located between Fukui Station and Awara Onsen Station, both stops on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, offering convenient access from either station.
In addition to the Happi Line Fukui and the Echizen Railway running through the center of the city, the Maruoka Bus Terminal near Maruoka Castle serves as a key transportation hub for tourists visiting the area.
In addition, the Maruoka Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway is located in the eastern part of the city, making travel by private car or rental car smooth and convenient.
Sakai City is also accessible from Komatsu Airport in under an hour by car. Additionally, popular destinations within the prefecture, such as the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and Eiheiji Temple, can be reached from the city in less than an hour.
It is located between Fukui Station and Awara Onsen Station, both stops on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, offering convenient access from either station.
In addition to the Happi Line Fukui and the Echizen Railway running through the center of the city, the Maruoka Bus Terminal near Maruoka Castle serves as a key transportation hub for tourists visiting the area.
In addition, the Maruoka Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway is located in the eastern part of the city, making travel by private car or rental car smooth and convenient.
Sakai City is also accessible from Komatsu Airport in under an hour by car. Additionally, popular destinations within the prefecture, such as the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and Eiheiji Temple, can be reached from the city in less than an hour.