Katamachi and Hamamachi Nightlife Districts

Fukui

Katamachi and Hamamachi Nightlife Districts

Fukui’s Top Nightlife Destinations, Both Casual and Luxurious

Fukui City’s main centers for nightlife are the Katamachi and Hamamachi neighborhoods, a few minutes away from Fukui Station by foot. Katamachi is densely packed with some 450 bars and restaurants, with a lively yet approachable atmosphere. Many are on the second or third floor, so keep an eye out for signs at all levels.

Just across Chuo Odori Street to the south is Hamamachi. This neighborhood is known more for sophisticated, high-end restaurants and bars that specialize in premium wagyu beef, fresh seafood, or craft sake. Some of these establishments even offer traditional geisha entertainment, which can be heard from the street on some evenings.