Sabae, Japan
鯖江市
Sabae is a town of 68,302 people in Fukui, Japan, founded in January 15, 1955.
Why visit Sabae
Townapedia lists 51 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 207 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Jin-ai University, 鯖江市文化センター, Komaru Castle and Mitsumine Castle.
Weather in Sabae
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About Sabae
Sabae (鯖江市, Sabae-shi) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2026, the city had an estimated population of 67,932 in 26,546 households and the population density of 820 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 84.59 square kilometres (32.66 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Sabae, Fukui (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Sabae on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Jin-ai University
School · 6.6 km
Private university in Echizen, Japan
鯖江市文化センター
Cinema and theater · 1.3 km
09:00-22:00; Tu off; Dec 31 off; Jan 1 off
Museums and landmarks51
Mitsumine Castle
Monument and historic site · 8.6 km
Archaeological site in Japan
39 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes207
Kamezou
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.9 km
We-Mo 11:00-14:30,17:30-22:30; PH Tu 11:00-14:30,17:30-22:30
御園飯店
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 km
Mo-Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
195 more on the map.
History
Sabae is part of ancient Echizen Province. During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Sabae Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, it was organised into part of Imadate District in Fukui Prefecture. With the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889, the town of Sabae was established. It merged with the villages of Shinyokoe and Funatsu in 1948, and with the villages of Shinmei, Katakami, Nakagawa, and the villages of Tachimachi, Yoshikawa and Yutaka from Nyū District to form the city of Sabae on January 15, 1955. The city annexed the village of Kawada in March 1957. In 1995, the city was host to the World Gymnastics Championships
From the History section of Sabae, Fukui on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship104
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare45
Map of Sabae
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Getting there and nearby towns
福井空港 (FKJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 km away.
- Takefu 5 km south, about 5 min by car
- Fukui-shi 14 km north, about 14 min by car
- Komatsu 56 km northeast, about 56 min by car
- Nagahama 63 km south, about 1 h by car
- Matsutō 72 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tarui 72 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gifu 78 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ōgaki 77 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hikone 78 km south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kanazawa 82 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nishisabae Station-Platform, まも (Mamo), Public domain
- Nishisabae Station Front, まも, Public domain
- Sabae 20170811143112 (38667684665), inunami, CC BY 2.0
- Sabae Station 01, Hitoshi Taguchi, CC BY 2.0
- Jinai University, Hirorinmasa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Komaru-jou Gate, Osarusan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Red Panda01, Tomomori, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tannan Public hospital, 藤谷良秀, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ouzan2, User:TokyoMontana, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fukutetsu 161-2 01, jun shintani, CC BY 3.0
- Bankeiji Temple, 藤谷良秀, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nishiyama Park, Tomomori, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jyoshoji Temple, 藤谷良秀, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yoganji temple, 藤谷良秀, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunitaka elementary school, Love monju, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Q17219114, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Q28683462, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ibe iwakura-jinja, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monpo-ji, Echizen, 運動会プロテインパワー, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hokke-ji (Fukui) Hondo, 株式会社カブト, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Q114897576, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shinmei Shinto Shrine, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Echizen city Takefu nishi elementary school, 藤谷良秀, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 飯部磐座神社, 寺山雅也, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 惜陰小学校, Takahashi tsubasa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R417-2020-269, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 福井鉄道 西山公園駅 (旧名 下鯖江駅) - panoramio, クハ４１９－５, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R417-2020-275, Puchi-masashi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 水飲み場１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 水飲み場２, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 東屋, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 クライミングウォール, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 ブランコ, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 滑り台１, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 砂場, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前公園 滑り台２, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前第２公園 ブランコ, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 鯖江市宮前第２公園 水飲み場, Harimawood, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Q11591463, Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 福井鉄道 水落駅 - panoramio, クハ４１９－５, CC BY-SA 3.0
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