Fukui (prefecture) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture of Japan
About Fukui (prefecture)
Fukui is directly across the Sea of Japan from the Korean Peninsula. Its harbors are frequented by Russian and Korean cargo vessels. Although the present characters forFukui(福井) mean "lucky well", the city was originally given the name "福居" in 1623 by itsdaimyoMatsudaira Tadamasa. The name was changed during the Genroku era for uncertain reasons—one theory even claims that it was due to a clerical error.
Where to Eat in Fukui (prefecture)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Akiyoshi
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