Hokojima Rock
In Japanese: 鉾島
A columnar rock islet about 50 m high on the Echizen Coast, carved by the rough Sea of Japan. A footpath leads onto it, with pines and a Jizo statue on the clifftop. A fine spot for sunsets.
Nearby
- Echizen Coast (Echizen Cape & Kochomon) ≈ 35 min by car
- Mikuni-minato Old Town ≈ 40 min by car
- Takidanji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Asuwayama Park ≈ 40 min by car
- Tojinbo Cliffs ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 55 min on the Keifuku Echizen Coast Blue Line bus from JR Fukui Sta. to 'Hokojima'
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Free parking (about 10 cars); toilets
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info