Sakai, Fukui / 東尋坊
Tojinbo Cliffs
Cliffs in Sakai city formed by columnar jointing stretching about 1 km. Columnar jointing on this scale is rare anywhere in the world, and Tojinbo is counted among the "three great scenic wonders of the world". Standing at the edge of the cliffs makes your legs go weak. You can walk the area at any time, and there are a shopping street, Tojinbo Tower and sightseeing boats.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
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0
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Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train / Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
Walking at any time; Tojinbo Tower 9:00-17:00 (until 16:30 in winter); sightseeing boat 9:00-16:00 (until 15:30 in winter).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
None.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Free (parking extra). Tower observation deck adults (junior high and up) 500 yen, children 300 yen; sightseeing boat adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 15 minutes by Keifuku bus bound for Tojinbo from Mikuni Station (Echizen Railway), or about 45 minutes from JR Awara-Onsen Station.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Available (paid).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Sakai, Fukui (Japanese address: 福井県坂井市三国町東尋坊)
Official site: https://www.fuku-e.com/spot/detail_1476.html
Location
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Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.fuku-e.com/spot/detail_1476.htmlHours, fees, access, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.