As soon as you exit the station, you can see the dinosaur statues moving and even hear them roar. They really make an impression~ The whole station is clean and new, and it’s super convenient with restaurants, souvenir shops, and a convenience store inside.
There are also department stores and shopping malls nearby, so it’s nice for killing time while waiting or transferring. The station building itself is beautifully designed, and it looks especially great at night when it’s lit up.
Overall, it feels like a station that blends local character with a modern touch.

Photo courtesy of: JR West
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Fukui Station
A transportation hub in Fukui City, where impressive dinosaurs welcome visitors.
The gateway to Fukui City, where the Hokuriku Shinkansen and a third-sector railway meet. In addition to JR West's Hokuriku Shinkansen and Happiline Fukui's Happiline Fukui Line, it also offers smooth connections to Echizen Railway, Fukui Railway, and local bus routes. Life-size dinosaur monuments are scattered around the station front, making it a popular photo spot.
Inside the station, the flow of movement is organized around the Shinkansen platforms and the conventional line concourse, with escalators and elevators. Barrier-free facilities are also available, including multifunctional restrooms, baby beds, and ostomate-friendly amenities. Tickets can be purchased at the Midori no Madoguchi ticket office and Midori no Kenbaiki ticket machines, with ticket pickup available for EX, e5489, and Ekinet. Traveler-friendly services such as Ekiren Rent-A-Car, coin lockers, and park-and-ride are also well provided.
Outside the ticket gates, the in-station mall CURU-F Fukui Station offers a wide selection of souvenirs and dining. You’ll find local Japanese and Western sweets, specialty products, cafes, and restaurants, making it an easy stop before or after your trip.
Highlights
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A transportation hub in Fukui City where the Shinkansen and conventional lines (local railways) meet.
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The dinosaur monuments in front of the station are a popular photo spot.
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The station has a great selection of Fukui souvenirs and local food.
Photos
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A station serving as a transportation hub in Fukui City Photo courtesy of: JR West
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there coin lockers?
Yes, there are.
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Is there free Wi-Fi inside the station?
Yes, there is.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 福井駅
- Postal Code
- 910-0006
- Address
- 1-3214 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
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Midori no Madoguchi (Central): 7:00am–8:00pm
Midori no Madoguchi (Transfer): 6:00am–11:00pm
Midori no Kenbaiki (Central): 6:00am–11:20pm
Midori no Kenbaiki (Transfer): 6:00am–11:15pm - Access
- JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, Happiline Fukui "Fukui Station"
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)