Fukui Prefecture
Fukui prefecture (福井県 Fukui-ken) is located in the Chubu region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Fukui.
History
During the Edo period, the daimyo of the region was surnamed Matsudaira, and was a descendant of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Geography
Cities
Districts
Economy
Demographics
Culture
- Fukui prefecture is home to Maruoka-jo, the oldest castle still standing in Japan. It was built in 1572.
- Eiheiji is a serene temple offering training and education to Buddhist monks. Founded by Dogen Zenji in 1244, Eiheiji is located on a plot of land of about 330,000 sq.m.
- Many dinosaur fossils have been excavated in Fukui and they can been seen at the Fukui Dinosaur Museum.
- Residents of Fukui prefecture have a distinctive accent, Fukui-ben.
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
