Mikuni: A Journey on the Echizen Railway and Tojinbo, the Port Town
This is a port-town trip for train-loving families, beginning the moment you step off the Echizen Railway (えちぜん鉄道) at its terminus, Mikuni-minato Station (三国港駅). At Tojinbo (東尋坊), a dramatic cliff face, board a sightseeing boat to look up at the spectacular scenery from the sea, then enjoy a seafood lunch in the shopping street. In the afternoon, walk across the vermilion-lacquered bridge to the mysterious island of Oshima (雄島), then head to the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium (越前松島水族館), packed with hands-on encounters. Wrap up the day with a visit to Mikuni Shrine (三國神社), known for the Mikuni Festival, for a day filled with rides and journeys.
Schedule
Arrive at the Echizen Railway's terminus and explore the retro wooden station building and the old brick Megane Bridge
Take in the columnar sea cliffs, experience the spectacular view from the sea on a sightseeing boat, and have a seafood rice bowl lunch in the shopping street
Cross the vermilion-lacquered Oshima Bridge and take a loop walk around the island known as the island of the gods
Get plenty of hands-on time with sea creatures through a dolphin show and a touch pool
Pay a visit to the port town's guardian shrine to close out the trip; the imposing gate tower and giant zelkova tree are not to be missed
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