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Fukui Prefecture Collection

Fukui Prefecture, located on the coast of Japan's Honshu Island, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple is home to the Echizen Great Buddha and 1, 281 smaller Buddha statues lining the walls of the Butsuden building. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple Guardian statue. Japan

Katsuyama, Seidaiji Temple Guardian statue. Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift

Emperor Hirohito On Snow Drift
Fukui Prefecture, Japan: November 7, 1933. Emperor Hirohito of Japan, mounted on his favorite white horse, Snow Drift, as he directed the annual war maneuvers in western Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Skyline of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Skyline of Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Hiyoshi Shinto shrine in Echizen-Ono town, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Hiyoshi Shinto shrine in Echizen-Ono town, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

Background imageFukui Prefecture Collection: Flooded rice paddies in late April seen from atop Mount Kameyama in Fukui Prefecture

Flooded rice paddies in late April seen from atop Mount Kameyama in Fukui Prefecture, Japan



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Fukui Prefecture, located on the coast of Japan's Honshu Island, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With its stunning natural landscapes, including rugged mountains and beautiful beaches, Fukui offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in tranquility. Home to Eiheiji Temple, one of Japan's most important Zen Buddhist temples, Fukui is a place where visitors can find peace and serenity amidst ancient traditions. The prefecture also boasts an impressive array of museums showcasing its rich cultural heritage, from traditional crafts to modern art. Food lovers will delight in Fukui's culinary offerings, which include fresh seafood caught off the coast and local delicacies like soba noodles and Echizen crab. And for those looking for adventure, Fukui has plenty to offer with outdoor activities such as hiking in the mountains or exploring the picturesque coastline. Whether you're seeking relaxation or excitement, it has something for everyone. Come explore this hidden paradise and discover all that it has to offer.