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Must-try food in Sabae

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Japanese cuisine

Western cuisine

Coffee shop

Akiyoshi Shinmei

4.5/5

1-13-8 Sanrokucho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture 916-0021

Soba Umasake-kamezo

Japan, 〒916-0041 Fukui, Sabae, Higashisabae, 1 Chome−1−3 MM6ビル 1階

Ajimiya

2 Chome-2-19 Honmachi, Sabae, Fukui 916-0026, Japan

Kaze no Machi Warabe at Sabae

4.5/5

18-8 Kitanocho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0029, Japan

Tenpura Restaurant Houju

4/5

2 Chome-6-7 Yanagimachi, Sabae, Fukui 916-0047, Japan

Akiyoshi Sabae

4/5

2 Chome-3-302 Yokoecho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0046, Japan

Isami Sushi

5/5

5-24 Hinodecho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Daifuku

4.5/5

5-23 Hinodecho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Shungozen

4/5

33-5-3 Tadasucho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Echizen Shokubo Yottekeya

4.5/5

1-10 Hinodecho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Europain KIMURAYA

4/5

2 Chome-3-20 Asahimachi, Sabae, Fukui 916-0025, Japan

Western Bistro Citrus

2 Chome-2-405 Arisadacho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0057, Japan

Il Vigore

Japan, 〒916-0027 Fukui, Sabae, Sakuramachi, 3 Chome−3−3 Sabae City Hotel, 8階

Piccolo Coccolo

3.5/5

1-1-19 Mizuochicho, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Taverna Sorriso

3 Chome-2-28 Arisadacho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0057, Japan

Gusto Sabae

３３号１番９号 Tadasucho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0004, Japan

Vegetable buffet Ｐisolino Sabae

3.5/5

1-419 Miyamae, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Kfc

3/5

Japan, 〒910-0038 Fukui, Sabae, Shimokobatacho, 16 アル・プラザ鯖江 1F

Punto

4/5

5 Chome-4-62 Shinmeicho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0017, Japan

Ritrovo

1 Chome-4-12 Toba, Sabae, Fukui 916-0013, Japan

Western Bistro Citrus

2 Chome-2-405 Arisadacho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0057, Japan

Billion Cafe Sabae

4.5/5

3-901 Koguromachi, Sabae, Fukui Prefecture

Sloeberry

2 Chome-28-25 Mizuochicho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0022, Japan

Komeda's Coffee

3/5

3 Chome-10-20 Shinmeicho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0017, Japan

Doutor Coffee Alplaza Sabae

3/5

16-16-1 Shimokobatacho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0038, Japan

ロレックス

1 Chome-1-130-2 Mizuochicho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0022, Japan

coffee shop HONANO

1 Chome-1-12 Funatsucho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0054, Japan

Poca pocca

2 Chome-5-38 Mizuochicho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0022, Japan

Temana

1 Chome-6-25 Maruyamacho, Sabae, Fukui 916-0019, Japan

Tetote

Japan, 〒916-0053 Fukui, Sabae, Hinodecho, 1−2 鯖江駅１階

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Kyoto

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Kanazawa

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Nagoya

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Tokoname

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Traveler photos and experiences

Glasses theme park in the No.1 glasses town👓🎡ˊ˗

Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, has the number one share of the domestic market for eyeglass frames! I went to the cafe "Lens and Cafe Lens Park" in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture 👓 A complex with the theme of "protecting your eyes" opened next to the lens factory by Inui Lens, which has been making lens products ✨ The theme is to protect your eyes and enjoy life 👓 You can choose your favorite lens from a wide variety of lenses, and you can also enjoy sweets at the cafe 🍦🧡 The glasses on Mont Blanc and floats are too cute 😍 The staff are also very friendly, so it's easy to ask for advice on making glasses 🌼 __________ 🇯🇵|Fukui 🗓️|2025.4 __________ #FukuiTrip #FukuiTourism #DomesticTrip #EnjoyJapan

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[Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture] It's like a glasses theme park!

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈Fukui𓂃 𓈒𓏸Sabae City Lens and Cafe Lens Park Located next to a lens factory in Sabae, the city of glasses, we visited Lens Park, a complex with the theme of protecting your eyes and enjoying life. As you would expect from a lens manufacturer, the lens gallery has over 300 types of color lenses lined up. The soft-colored lens gallery is so cute that you'll definitely want to take photos. 🥹📸 All the lenses on display can be processed and put into your favorite frame, so you can make your own glasses. ☺️ In addition to selling glasses and sunglasses, there is also a shop with a large selection of cute loupes and Made in Sabae products. The facility also has a cafe with WiFi, where you can try the cute soft-serve ice cream drinks with glasses on them, and the cute sweets such as coffee jelly. 🥹 The seats are stylish, and I wish there was a place like this nearby. 🫢 My favorite place I've been to in Sabae. 🥺👓 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official website 10:00 - 18:30 Closed: Tuesday 𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇From the official website 1-3-31 Maruyama-cho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #tripdomestictravel #sabaecity #fukuitourism #fukuitrip

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[Fukui | Sabae] A very stylish lens and cafe shop! Lens Park

Sabae in Fukui is famous for its glasses. Lens Park is a stylish shop with lenses and a cafe in Sabae! The French toast lunch I had there was my favorite type, sweet and salty 🤍 and it was amazing! I was being greedy and had "Mememon" for dessert! It was quite sweet, but I ate it all up 🤣 The pink one is seasonal 🍓 It seems to change depending on the season, so check out their official Instagram! You can have as much coffee as you want!? (2024.04) There was Wi-Fi and a spacious space that looked super comfortable for working...!! If it was closer, I'd definitely be hanging out there. lol [From Lens Park official website] Address: 1-3-31 Maruyama-cho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture Hours: 10:00-19:00 Closed: Closed on Tuesdays Café last orders 18:30 (17:00 only on Mondays) Parking: 9 spaces #gourmettrip #Fukuitrip #Fukuitourism #Fukuigourmet #Fukuicafe #girlstrip

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Kyoyo Rest Escape🪷

#springtravel This historic garden is located on the east side of Nishiyama Park, across Azalea Street. Created by clearing the mountain by Manabe Akikatsu, the lord of the Sabae domain, and his associates, it is a vast garden with nearby iris gardens and wisteria trellises. It has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 Historic Gardens. This garden, located in Kyoyokei, is particularly beautiful and well-maintained, even though it is small. There is a rest house where you can sit and relax, enjoying the garden, and the large carp swimming in the pond make for a truly elegant experience. The scenery and its appearance change dramatically with the seasons, so it would be worth revisiting at different times. Access is easy, with several toilets and a nearby gazebo where you can take shelter in case of sudden bad weather. The people of Sabae are truly blessed to have such a magnificent garden in the middle of town.

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Autumn Garden Stroll🍁

#springtravel November 20, 2025. Located in Sabae City (known as the "Eyeglasses Capital"). This is the Kyodai Valley, developed in 1856 by Manabe Akikatsu, the seventh lord of the Sabae Domain, during the late Edo period. During the Taisho era, cherry trees were planted, and it was officially named Nishiyama Park. In 983, during the Showa era, a Japanese garden, the #Hidai Garden, was built on the west side of Nishiyama Park. Designed by Shinbei Akikatsu himself, the garden features a pond teeming with koi fish, a cascading waterfall, and offers panoramic views of all four seasons. It has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Historic Gardens. Walking paths connect several gardens, including the Lower Garden, Middle Garden, Upper Garden, and North Lower Garden, each offering stunning views. 🚃Take the Fukui Railway to Nishiyama Park Station and walk for 5 minutes. The park covers a very large area, and there are not many tourists on weekdays. The sunny garden features a winding path through the mountains and waters, with excellent maple leaves, making it a quiet and photogenic spot

Girl_traveller

[Fukui, Mt. Monju⛰] Enjoy hiking and a spectacular panoramic view at the mountain of wisdom

Mount Monju, located in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, is a popular mountain that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike, despite its low elevation of 365 meters. Known as one of Japan's three great temples, the Monju-do Hall, located at the summit, is beloved as the god of wisdom. While there are several hiking trails, the most common is the "Fukuiguchi Trail" on the Tsuruga city side. The trail alternates between gentle and steep slopes, and it takes approximately one and a half to two hours to reach the summit. The observation deck along the way offers panoramic views of Tsuruga city and the Sea of Japan. On clear days, visitors can enjoy a spectacular panorama that stretches all the way to Cape Echizen and Wakasa Bay. Many visitors come to the Monju-do Hall at the summit to pray for academic success and career wisdom, and temple stamps are also popular. The trail is also beautifully decorated during the spring cherry blossom season and autumn foliage season, making it a perfect place for photography. This local hiking trail allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of each season. 📌 Useful Information Address: Kutsumi, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, 914-0053 Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Tsuruga Station / Free parking available at the trailhead Climbing Time: Approximately 2-3 hours round trip Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate Recommended Season: Spring to Autumn (especially beautiful during cherry blossom and autumn foliage season) Mount Monju is affectionately known as the Mountain of Wisdom. After a hard day's hiking, the breathtaking views from the summit will soothe your everyday fatigue. #MountMonju #TsurugaCity #FukuiTourism #Hiking #Japan'sThreeMountainsOfMonju #StunningPanorama #Hiking #AutumnFoliage #SpringCherryBlossoms #FukuiTrip #ZeroYenTravel2025Autumn

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[Fukui, Nishiyama Park🌺] The largest park on the Sea of Japan side! A spring landscape surrounded by a sea of azaleas

Nishiyama Park, located in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is a popular flower spot that has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks. In particular, during spring azalea season, approximately 50,000 azaleas bloom all at once, creating a spectacular view of the entire hill covered in a carpet of pink and red! If you climb to the park's elevated area, you'll find a great vantage point for a panoramic view of Sabae city beyond the blooming azaleas. It's also a popular date spot for photography enthusiasts and couples. During the Azalea Festival, the park is lit up at night, creating a fantastic sea of flowers that is different from the daytime view. Nishiyama Park is also home to Nishiyama Zoo and Nishiyama Park Roadside Station. With a zoo where you can meet red pandas and a cafe selling local sweets and souvenirs, you can spend the whole day relaxing here. 📌 Useful Information Address: 3-8-9 Sakuramachi, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, 916-0027 Access: Approximately 2 minutes walk from Nishiyama Park Station on the Fukui Railway Admission Fee: Free Parking: Available (approximately 200 spaces, free) Best Time to Visit: Early to Mid-May Walking through the azalea hills is like a paradise enveloped in the scent of spring. Take a heart-warming "flower journey" to Nishiyama Park during your next long weekend! #NishiyamaPark #FukuiTourism #Sabae #Azalea #FlowerSpot #NishiyamaZoo #ScenicSpot #SpringTrip #ZeroYenTrip2025Autumn

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💮 Fukui • Nishiyama Park — A Sea of Azaleas in Full Bloom

#cherryblossom25 📍 Location: Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture 📅 Best Time: Early May Every year in early May, Nishiyama Park transforms into a romantic wonderland with over 50,000 blooming azalea bushes carpeting the hillsides in vibrant shades of pink, purple, and white. The layered landscape creates the illusion of a living floral tapestry—stretching endlessly across the park. Whether you're walking among the blooms or simply soaking it in, the experience is unforgettable 🌸✨ 🧭 Tips for Visiting Avoid Golden Week if possible—weekdays are quieter and more relaxing. Even on weekdays, you’ll find fellow flower lovers leisurely strolling, admiring, and snapping photos of the colorful floral trails. #naturalwonders

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[Fukui Prefecture] Tour the city of glasses in Sabae

📍Sabae, Fukui Prefecture Sabae in Fukui Prefecture is known as a production area of glasses, and you can find spots with glasses motifs all over the city. And there is a glasses museum in Sabae. From areas to learn about the history of glasses to buying glasses and making them yourself. All the photos were found along the road from the station to the museum 👓✨ Walking around the city is fun. ⚫︎Spot Glasses Museum ⚫︎Access Nearest station: Sabae Station, about 15 minutes on foot _ _ _ _ _ Please use this as a reference for your trip 🔖 #Fukui Prefecture #Fukui Trip #Sabae #Domestic Travel #Hokuriku Tourism #Free Hotel Stay

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[Fukui Prefecture/Sabae City] Free admission! A museum where you can experience the history of glasses

Fukui Prefecture 🫧 Sabae City Glasses Museum Fukui Prefecture is a "glasses production area" with a share of over 90% of domestically produced frames. This place sells glasses made by artisans who have inherited traditional techniques. It's fun with various contents such as glasses shops, workshops (experience workshops), glasses museums, cafes and goods! The whole building seems to be related to glasses 👓 (Some areas are not open to the general public) Even the parking lot borders are made of glasses, and I was excited by the playful design! You can also buy souvenirs The museum also has glasses of celebrities! lol Address: 2-3-4 Shinyokoe, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, 916-0042, Japan, Megane Kaikan Hours: Glasses SHOP: 10:00-19:00 Experience Workshop/Glasses Museum/SabaeSweets: 10:00-17:00 MUSEUM CAFE: 10:00-16:00 Closed: Every Wednesday, New Year's holiday #tripdomestictravel #Fukuitrip #Fukuitourism #Sabae

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Sabae FAQ

What currency is used in Sabae?

The standard currency in Sabae is JPY

How do I exchange currency in Sabae?

Current exchange rate approx.: EUR ≈176.0JPY (actual exchange rates depend on the bank). Currency exchange tips:
1. Exchange currency at your local bank before departure, as rates are usually better than at the destination.
2. You can also withdraw cash from local ATMs.
3. Avoid exchanging currency at airports or hotels, as they offer the worst rates.