Fukui Prefecture facts for kids
Fukui Prefecture (which is called Fukui-ken in Japanese) is a special area in Japan. It is like a state or a county in other countries. Fukui is located on the island of Honshū, which is the biggest island in Japan. It is part of the Chūbu region. The main city, or capital, of Fukui Prefecture is Fukui City.
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History of Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Prefecture was formed a long time ago. This happened during the early Meiji period, which was a time of big changes in Japan. Fukui was created when two older areas, called Wakasa Province and Echizen Province, joined together.
Geography of Fukui
Fukui Prefecture is located on the western side of Japan. It has a long coastline along the Sea of Japan. This means it has many beautiful beaches and fishing towns.
Neighboring Areas
Fukui shares its borders with several other prefectures:
- To the north, it meets Ishikawa Prefecture.
- To the east, you will find Gifu Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture.
- To the south, Fukui borders Kyoto Prefecture.
Cities in Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Prefecture is home to several important cities. Each city has its own unique features and attractions.
Natural Beauty: National Parks
About 15% of all the land in Fukui Prefecture is protected as national parks. These parks help to keep the natural environment safe. They are great places to explore nature and see beautiful landscapes.
Important Shrines and Temples
Fukui Prefecture has many old and important religious sites. These include Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples.
- Wakashiko jinja is a very old and respected Shinto shrine.
- Kehi jinja is another chief Shinto shrine in the prefecture. These are known as ichinomiya, meaning they are the most important shrines in the area.
Related pages
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Images for kids
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Tōjinbō, a famous cliff formation in Sakai, Fukui
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Beautiful sakura (cherry blossoms) along the Asuwa River in Fukui, Fukui
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The historic ruins of the Ichijōdani Asakura Family Historic Ruins
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The ancient temple of Myōtsū-ji in Obama, Fukui
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The impressive keep of Maruoka Castle in Sakai, Fukui
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An aerial view of Fukui City
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The scenic Katsuyama basin
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Tsuruga Port, an important harbor
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The lively Mikuni Festival, a well-known traditional event in Fukui Prefecture
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Fukui para niños
