Fukui Prefectural Library

Fukui Prefectural Library is a public library in Fukui featuring contemporary architecture with soaring ceilings, open reading areas, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building is set within a landscaped garden with a pond that visitors can see from inside.

The institution was established in 1950, and the present building was completed in 2003 by architect Fumihiko Maki. Maki gained recognition for his work on structures at the World Trade Center.

The library maintains an extensive collection of literature and hosts regular exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs that promote literacy within the Fukui Prefecture community.

The library offers free parking for around 400 vehicles and runs an hourly shuttle service from JR Fukui Station. These services make it convenient for both residents and tourists to reach the location.

The building sits surrounded by rice paddies, creating a striking contrast between contemporary design and the working agricultural landscape. This location holds one of the highest book borrowing rates across all libraries in Japan.

Location: Fukui

Inception: April 1, 1950

Address: 福井県福井市下馬町51-11

Website: https://library-archives.pref.fukui.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.03694,136.24239

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23