What this area is like
Tojinbo is a line of columnar basalt cliffs on the Sea of Japan. Awara Onsen, now on the Shinkansen, is the nearby hot-spring town.
Plan your visit
Cliff edges have no railings in places; stay back, especially in wind.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Tojinbo Cliffs
Rows of basalt columns forming sheer cliffs above the Sea of Japan, especially striking at sunset.
- Access
- About 40 minutes by bus or 20 minutes by car from JR Awara-Onsen Station.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Fee
- Free.
- Address
- Tojinbo, Mikuni-cho, Sakai, Fukui
There are no handrails at the edge, so wear sturdy shoes and keep back in wind and waves. Sightseeing boats run below the cliffs.
How to plan your time here
- Try fresh seafood bowls on the shopping street, and from November echizen crab.
- Stay at Awara Onsen nearby, now on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.