Tojinbo sightseeing boat

The Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise is a boat tour in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture that lets you view Tojinbo from the sea. The sea cliffs facing the Sea of Japan are famous from TV dramas, and the view of rugged cliffs stretching across the coastline is well known. The columnar joints of pyroxene andesite are rare worldwide and are designated as a national natural monument. While Tojinbo is also a land-based tourist spot with walking paths and a viewing tower, the cruise lets you see the rock formations up close from the water—an impressive experience. For people who struggle with heights, looking down from the cliffs can be tough, but the cruise is popular because you can look up at the cliffs from below. The area is also known for having many suicides, and there are warning signs and emergency phones installed, adding a stark sense of reality to the place. It has been a setting for films like Otoko wa Tsurai yo and many two-hour suspense dramas, making it a very popular tourist destination. To reach the Tojinbo sightseeing cruise, take the Keifuku Bus from Awaraonsen Station to Tojinbo (about 40 minutes).