Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Popular Destinations
Kyushu
Hokkaido
Kansai
Tohoku
Shikoku
Fukui Prefecture is located near the center of Japan with its northern border lying along the Sea of Japan. There are a number of parks and sights of interest in Fukui such as Echizen Coast Quasi-National Park, Tojimbo in Echizen Coast Quasi-National Park, Sotomo in Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park, and the Five Lakes of Mikata and Rainbow Line in Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park. Maruoka Castle (20 minutes by bus from JR Awara Onsen train station) is deemed a National Important Cultural Asset and it is famous for its dungeon built in the Momoyama Era (1573-1603). Important temples in Fukui Prefecture include Heisenji Temple founded in 717, Eiheiji Temple (over 750 years old), and Myotsuji Temple founded in 1270.
Welcome to the Houei ryokan. This Standard Ryokan is well located in the center of Fukui. Houei Ryokan is 3 stories tall and has 17 rooms. There are 7 rooms with a private bath and toilet. 5 rooms have a private toilet only and 5 other rooms have no private bath or toilet. The ryokan has a family bath that can be reserved for private use. Meals are served in the restaurant of the hotel. The chef prepares home made cuisine style.
Hyogo-ken Chijitoroku Ryokogyo 3-609
(Hyogo Prefecture Travel Agent License Number 3-609)
10-5-401-1-(2) Sakae-machi, Kawanishi-shi, Hyogo-ken Japan
Part of the Rediscover Group of Travel Companies Rediscover Japan Co., Ltd. (Japanese Guest Houses)
Website Design & Marketing by: Douglas Marketing Group