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Walk through Fukui Station area while viewing dinosaur monuments
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Walk through Fukui Station area while viewing dinosaur monuments

About this spot

The gateway to Fukui where the Hokuriku Shinkansen also arrives, the station plaza is lined with life-sized dinosaur monuments symbolizing Fukui, the Dinosaur Kingdom. These monuments feature mechanical movements and sound effects, making them an exciting photo spot for children. The shopping facilities connected directly to the station offer lunch and shopping opportunities, making it a perfect starting point for your day.

Fireworks details

Name: 森田花火(森田まつり)

Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:00–

Venue: 福井市・九頭竜川河川敷(森田小学校南)

Shells: approx. 3,000

2026年7月26日(日)開催、福井市森田地区の九頭竜川河川敷で行われる森田花火です。20時から、夜空に約3,000発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。地域住民が中心となって受け継いできた夏祭りの花火で、川面に映る光の反射も見どころのひとつです。地元ならではのアットホームな雰囲気の中、家族で夏の夜を締めくくりましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止や順延となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は事前に確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路・駐車場が大変混雑するため、少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。

Source: fuku-iro.jp

Tips

Immediately from the Hokuriku Shinkansen and JR Fukui Station. The dinosaur monuments are outdoors, so viewing them in the shade is recommended during the hot summer daytime. Having an early lunch at the station will make your subsequent travels smoother.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Morning through early afternoon allows for relatively calm viewing.

Access & map

1 Fukui-shi, Fukui Prefecture, Japan

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