Osagoe Minkaen

A museum showcasing the local flora, fauna and geology.

Touted as the only museum of its kind outside of Bhutan, the museum has a variety of Bhutanese cultural items on display for visitors to see and learn more about. They also feature many pictures of scenery and famous places in Bhutan. Fukui City has a special relationship with the kingdom of Bhutan, so cultural exchanges between the two take place annually. There are also many books for those with more time who really want to learn more about the country.

The castle was built in 1606 by Yuki Hideyasu after he was given control of the province as thanks for siding with the victors in the Battle of Sekigahara. The castle name (as well as the city and prefecture) comes from a lucky well (福の井) which you can still visit today on the castle grounds. The castle has some well-preserved walls and moat but none of the buildings remain. The prefectural office is located within the ruins where parts of the castle once stood, but visitors are free to roam the grounds outside of the prefectural office.

The permanent exhibit contains many sculptures by Hiroatsu Takata, but special exhibits are the biggest draw. Check to see what will be featured during your visit to determine if it's worth your time to visit.

Contains interesting displays on the history of the local area from early civilizations to its days as a castle town to the bombings in WWII.

A small but scenic strolling garden.