Sakai (Fukui)

Sakai City (坂井市 Sakai-shi) is in Fukui Prefecture.

Maruoka Castle

Understand

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Sakai City was re-organized in 2006 to incorporate the towns of Harue, Maruoka, and Mikuni.

Tourist information site

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The local tourist association has a bilingual guide site.

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Map
36°12′0″N 136°7′48″E
Map of Sakai (Fukui)

Get around

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  • 36.152362136.2721461 Maruoka Castle (丸岡城), Kasumicho 1-59, Maruokacho. The oldest castle keep (or donjon) in Japan. Built in 1576. It's a great place for the hanami festival (or cherry blossom viewing). It is called the Mist Castle because of to the legend that whenever an enemy approaches the castle, a thick mist appears and hides it. See also Japanese castles. Maruoka Castle on Wikipedia Maruoka Castle (Q1143892) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Oct 2017)
  • 36.237653136.1254252 Tōjinbō (東尋坊). A group of cliffy rocks facing the Sea of Japan. Aside from its unique shape of rocks, the Sea of Japan's horizon is also a must-see point when visiting. Tōjinbō on Wikipedia Tōjinbō (Q648937) on Wikidata OSM directions (updated Oct 2025)
  • 36.236066136.1281773 Tojimbo Tower (東尋坊タワー), ☏ +81 776-81-3700. Daily 09:00-17:00. OSM directions (updated Oct 2017)

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Routes through Sakai
Komatsu ← Kaga ←  N  S  → Fukui → Sabae → Takefu
Komatsu ← Kaga ←  N  S  → Fukui → Sabae → Takefu


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