We journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. The local trains, which are a lifeline for residents, operate over a total distance of 53 kilometers and provide access to many sightseeing locations. Visit the 770-year-old Eiheiji and practice zazen meditation, sip locally brewed sake and dine on Echizen crab, as we train cruise through the natural winter wonderland of the old Echizen Province on the Sea of Japan.
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Living by the Sea Along Kyushu's Southern Coast A Winter Wonderland in Fukui A Trip Through Time in Ehime Spring Arrives in Eastern Hokkaido The Vivid Colors of Gunma and Niigata Off the Beaten Track in Southern Okayama Rice and Sake from Niigata to Yamagata The Caldera of Mt. Aso in Kyushu
Living by the Sea Along Kyushu's Southern Coast A Winter Wonderland in Fukui A Trip Through Time in Ehime Spring Arrives in Eastern Hokkaido The Vivid Colors of Gunma and Niigata Off the Beaten Track in Southern Okayama Rice and Sake from Niigata to Yamagata The Caldera of Mt. Aso in Kyushu