ENJOY FUKUI

Peaceful Recreation and Outdoor Scenery

Fukui consistently ranks as Japan’s happiest prefecture. Some say this is because of the natural beauty all around, while others say it comes from the deep roots of Zen Buddhism and its influence on the local culture. Explore a forest path lined with giant outdoor art installations and try a glassblowing workshop led by an expert, or visit a quiet temple and enjoy its neatly raked rock garden. Afterward, check out a free mountaintop zoo with a panoramic view of the city, and see exotic animals like capybaras—and maybe even try feeding some.