Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Echizen February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Echizen](https://expedia.ca/Echizen-Hotels.d6347587.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Echizen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Echizen.d6347587.Car-Rental-Guide)[Echizen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Echizen.d6347587.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Echizen ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Echizen Types of activities [Echizen travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Echizen.dx6347587) ![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/6347587/910cb285-3313-4a4f-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) ![A semi-panoramic view of the northern part of Fukui prefecture, from the top of Mt. Murakuni in Echizen, Fukui. Taken with an iPhone 3G, 10 photos stiched together using GIMP](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347587/e1159908-be3f-4318-9f88-88b0a67ae315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Echizen Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Echizen has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Echizen is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Echizen to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Echizen Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6347587) ## Recommended things to do in Echizen | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [From Kanazawa: Eiheiji Buddhist Temple & Fukui Castle Town](/things-to-do/from-kanazawa-eiheiji-buddhist-temple-fukui-castle-town.a48336646.activity-details): CA $198 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town](/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](/things-to-do/from-kanazawa-eiheiji-buddhist-temple-fukui-castle-town.a48336646.activity-details)[Echizen Washi Calligraphy Experience](/things-to-do/echizen-washi-calligraphy-experience.a50260403.activity-details)[Tsuruga Private Day Tour from Kanazawa](/things-to-do/tsuruga-private-day-tour-from-kanazawa.a50331704.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Full Day Tour Eiheiji Buddhist Temple and Fukui City Castle Town](/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](/things-to-do/from-kanazawa-eiheiji-buddhist-temple-fukui-castle-town.a48336646.activity-details) | ## What to do in Echizen --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Echizen #### 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.ca/Shikibu-Onsen-Yurari-Fukui.d553248635964246375.Vacation-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.ca/Chiros-Birthplace-Memorial-Museum-Fukui.d553248621562273542.Vacation-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.ca/Murasakishikibu-Park-Echizen.d553248621562273540.Vacation-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.ca/Donguriyama-Fukui.d553248635998026761.Vacation-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.ca/Echizen-Tourist-Information-Center-Fukui.d553248621562273544.Vacation-Attraction) #### Paper Culture Museum You can spend time studying the exhibits at Paper Culture Museum in Echizen. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Paper-Culture-Museum-Fukui.d553248621562273624.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kakyo Park Explore the great outdoors at Kakyo Park, a lovely green space in Awatabe. [](https://expedia.ca/Kakyo-Park-Echizen.d962658181665148928.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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