Mikuni Town, Sakai City (about 15 mins by car)
A spectacular series of steep, rocky cliffs that stretch for about a kilometer along the coast. These giant, pillar-shaped rocks are a unique geological formation that can only be seen in a couple of other spots in the world, and nowhere else in Japan. Formed of pyroxene andesite, the volcanic rocks are important from a geological point of view, and designated as a Japanese natural monument.
Fukui City (about 45 mins by car)
From this former castle town, the Asakura clan ruled over the whole of Echizen for 103 years (1471-1573) during the Sengoku period of civil war. The Japanese gardens contained within have been officially designated as National Places of Scenic Beauty.
Awara City (about 10 mins on foot)
The structure is made entirely of the finest Japanese cedar, making this a premium foot bath in the Hokuriku region. Created to feel like a Taisho era building, and featuring stained-glass windows, there are 5 different footbaths for visitors to enjoy.
Awara City (about 10 mins on foot)
Yukemuri-Yokocho is located in front of the rotary outside Awara-Yunomachi Station (Echizen Railway), and features a street of small food establishments created to encourage interaction with local people and consumption of local produce. Please enjoy a selection of tasty dishes in a friendly atmosphere.
Mikuni Town, Sakai City (about 10 mins by car)
A huge, 100 hectare leisure complex set adjacent to a national park, Shibamasa World has been featured in the Guinness Book of Records and has all kinds of entertainment, including a putter golf course, a water park with huge slides, a fully-equipped campsite, and more!
Mikuni Town, Sakai City (about 15 mins by car)
Here you can view about 300 kinds of sea creatures and living things from the deep, mysterious ocean. There are several fun interactive items to keep visitors entertained, as well as a bird zone, planetarium, dolphin show, and more.
*This is an express bus operated by Hokuriku Railway Co., Ltd. You cannot get on or off at Awara Onsen. Please catch it from JR Kanazawa Station.
(From Grandia Housen to JR Kanazawa Station it takes about 46 minutes by shuttle bus and train.)
Kanazawa - Shirakawago | Time | 1hr 15mins |
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Fare | 3,290 JPY (round trip) | |
Kanazawa - Takayama | Time | 2hr 15mins |
Fare | 6,070 JPY (round trip) |