TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER856 / SAKAI

Japan · Fukui

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Sakai

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Tojinbo coast in 2008坂井市
Local historyFirst-visit planCheck transport

Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore Tojinbo and Maruoka Castle in Sakai, Fukui, distinct from the similarly named city in Osaka. Check transport between the two stops and current visiting guidance.

This guide covers places within Sakai, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Tojinbo coast in 200801

A first-visit stop

Tojinbo

東尋坊

A coast with columnar rock and sea cliffs, shown in 2008. Stay back from cliff edges, use designated areas and check wind, waves and current access guidance.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Maruoka Castle keep in 201002

A first-visit stop

Maruoka Castle

丸岡城

A castle reflecting historic keep architecture and restoration history, shown in 2010. Check current exhibitions, access and admission, and follow guidance on the steep interior stairs.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Sakai highlights Echizen crab and sweet shrimp among its specialties. Check season, origin labels, current stock, menus and prices.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.