
Event of the Month
Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival
Date/time: Early October to early November
Location: Chuou Park, Echizen City
Contact Info: Promotion of sightseeing in Echizen city section 0778-22-3007
Outline:
Takefu is the best known for chrysanthemum dolls. There are about 8,000 pots containing flower varieties like Ogiku, Kogiku and Kengai on display and the Kiku Ningyo hall holds dolls with splendid Chrysanthemum decorations portraying old stories. This event also offers a play land with a revue in a large theatre, shows at an outdoor stage, jungle coaster and all-you-can-eat buffet. It is great fun for everyone.
Fukui Cosmos Festival
Date/time: The beginning of October to The middle of October
Location: Miyanosita,Fukui City
Contact Info: Fukui city sightseeing development room 0776-20-5346
Outline:
The Miyanoshita Cosmos Garden, located northwest of the Fukui, measures 17.5 hectares. Here some 32 cosmos varieties, about 10 million plants, grow and bloom in profusion.
Kuzuryu Autumn Leaves Festival
Date/time: The end of October
Location: Kuzuryu Recreation Village, Kadono, Ono City
Contact Info: Ono City Tourist Association 0779-65-5521
Outline:
The Kuzuryu Autumn Leaves Festival is held every October to enjoy the view of beautiful autumn leaves. The festival is held at the Kuzuryu Recreation Village, and many local residents participate in it. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of great autumn foods.
