Overview
Sabae is a small industrial city in Fukui Prefecture, best known as the center of Japan's eyeglass manufacturing industry — producing 90% of Japanese frames. The city offers a unique stop for visitors interested in local crafts, with the Megane Museum allowing visitors to make their own eyeglass frames.
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Before you go
Food
Try local Fukui specialties sauce katsudon and oroshi soba at restaurants along Route 8.
Shopping
Sabae produces 90% of Japanese eyeglass frames — the Megane Museum and numerous shops sell locally made eyewear.
Transport
Best explored by car; a local train line also serves the city. Most visitors come from Fukui.