Question 1

How do I get there from the nearest station?

Accepted Answer

About 75 minutes from Hapi-Line Takefu Station on the Fukutetsu bus Echizen Kaigan line bound for Kareizaki, alighting at the Shirahama stop, then 2 minutes on foot. By car it is about 50 minutes from Sabae IC on the Hokuriku Expressway or about 45 minutes from Tsuruga IC.

Question 2

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00.

Question 3

Can I book room only or stay alone?

Accepted Answer

We do not accept room-only bookings or solo travellers. Stays are on plans with dinner and breakfast, for two or more guests.

Question 4

Can I fish?

Accepted Answer

We lend fishing rods free of charge and will also cook your catch for you free. Fishing in the sea off Echizen and then tasting the seasonal seafood is a popular part of a stay.

Question 5

Are there rooms with an open-air bath?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Room opened in 2023, a premium room with its own sauna, open-air bath and private dining area. A deluxe room with its own barrel sauna and open-air bath was added in 2024.

Question 6

Can I see the sea from the rooms?

Accepted Answer

Thirteen of the 15 rooms look out on the Sea of Japan. The Echizen sunset, chosen among Japan's hundred best, can be watched from the room, with the colours changing through the seasons.

Question 7

What are the qualities of the hot spring?

Accepted Answer

We use the sources of Echizen Onsen (Kuriya, Nanbu and Tamagawa). The water is a sodium bicarbonate and sulphate spring (hypotonic, weakly alkaline), well regarded as a beauty bath for its silky feel, and said to help with neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue and poor circulation.

Question 8

What are the bathing facilities?

Accepted Answer

The bathing halls were renovated in 2023, adding a sauna to the men's bath and an open-air bath to the women's. A deluxe room with its own barrel sauna and open-air bath was also added in 2024.

Question 9

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

We serve dishes making generous use of seasonal seafood, including Echizen crab, abalone, sea urchin and sweet shrimp, a lavish way to taste the bounty of the sea off Echizen Town.

Question 10

Can I eat Echizen crab all year round?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Echizen Onsen Heisei offers courses with Echizen crab 365 days a year. Before the fishing season opens we serve other crab dishes in its place.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please see the official website or call for details.

Question 12

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

34-27 Shirahama, Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui Prefecture

Question 14

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 75 minutes from Hapi-Line Takefu Station on the Fukutetsu bus Echizen Kaigan line bound for Kareizaki, alighting at Shirahama, then 2 minutes on foot. By car, about 50 minutes from Sabae IC on the Hokuriku Expressway via National Routes 8, 365 and 305, or about 45 minutes from Tsuruga IC via Routes 8 and 305.

Question 15

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 16

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

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