Museums of Fukui

Fukui’s museum landscape ranges from the world-renowned Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum in Katsuyama to specialized institutions preserving ancient crafts. Visitors can explore the 70,000-year geological record of Lake Suigetsu’s varves, the 1,500-year history of Echizen washi paper, and the heritage of Echizen-yaki pottery. Other highlights include the Rurishohokaku treasure house at Eiheiji Temple and the Megane Museum in Sabae, which celebrates the city's status as Japan’s eyewear capital.