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Tojinbo Cliffs Tojimbo features magnificent pillar-shaped rocks created by sea erosion. Extending for about 1 km, it commands an impressive view, standing gallantly against the raging waves of the Sea of Japan. Such a gigantic columnar jointing of pyroxene andesite can only be seen at this place throughout Japan････ |
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Cherry tree tunnels Along the banks of the Asuwa River that flows through the center of Fukui City, there is a long colonnade of 600 cherry trees, which has been chosen as one of the best 100 cherry blossom-viewing spots in Japan. In spring, it is a magnificent walk through the 2.2 kilometer-tunnels of flowers in full bloom. ････ |
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Five Lakes of Mikata The five lakes of Kugushi, Suigetsu, Suga, Mikata and Hiruga are located between Mihama and Wakasa Town. Each lake is of a different nature—salt water, fresh water, or brackish—and the lakes differ in depth, thereby bestowing each one with an individual beauty during all four seasons. They are also called the five coloured lakes.････ |
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Echizen Coast The Echizen coastline, being part of the Echizen Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park, is one of the most scenic areas in Fukui. Echizen Cape in particular, features the beauty of the coast, with many unusual rock formations including Kochomon ("calling bird gate"), a natural tunnel created over time by the working of the wind and････ |
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Kochomon Rock Formation The natural tunnel, Kochomon, was created by erosion and its unique shape was formed by the rough waves and winds of the Japan Sea over many years. The gigantic rock juts out into the sea and is a must-see. Kochomon is one of the most famous scenic sites Echizen Coast. Visitors cannot actually go through the tunnel, but can observe its････ |
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Sotomo Arch This place offers a superb view of strange shaped rocks, arched rocks, and caves made by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. There is an excursion ship to enjoy the view close up, departing from the Wakasa Fishermen’s Wharf. This spot is one of scenic places of the national park in the bay of Wakasa. |
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Lake Kuzuryu Lake Kuzuryu was artificially created by construction of the Kuzuryu Dam, and its size is as large as Lake Towada in Akita. The bridge over the lake named Yume no Kakehashi was modeled on the Seto-o-hashi Bridge, and it blends with the magnificent mountain landscape. Lake Kuzuryu is a spot of beautiful natural scenery that････ |
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Echizen Matsushima Echizen Matsushima is located in the center of the Echizen Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park. This rocky stretch, which consists of beautiful small islands, looks like Sendai’s Matsushima, and Echizen Matsushima was named after it. Visitors can enjoy the view of the coastline and the cave while walking along the path. |
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Kehi no Matsubara ‘Kehi no Matsubara’ is a place of great scenic beauty and is one of the three greatest pine forests in Japan, ranked with Niji no Matusbara and Miho no Matsubara. The view over the blue sea, white beach and green pines is one of great natural beauty. This pine forest, which used to be protected as a････ |
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Rokuroshi Heights, Okuetsu Heights Pasture Rokuroshi heights have a vast expanse of grassy fields. Visitors can enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful natural environment. Other accommodation and leisure facilities are also available, including a hotel, camping sites, tennis courts, cycling course, football ground, gate ball ground, and open areas. It also attracts many visitors every season with hands-on activities,････ |
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Tsunekami Peninsula Tsunekami peninsula stretches from the west end of Five Lakes of Mikata to the northwest. It was named after Tsunekami Shrine, which is one of the recognized shrines by the Imperial court located between Tsunekami and Miko district in Nishiura area. The entire Sakumi bay on the west side of the peninsula functions････ |
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Echizen Narcissus "Echizen narcissus" is a generic term for Japanese narcissus cultivated along Echizen Coast, having Ikura district in Koshino Village as its birthplace. Echizen Coast is widely known for having one of the three largest narcissus cultivation fields in Japan. In winter, narcissus bursts into bloom, snuggling against each other, as if to protect････ |
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Echizen Daffodil Village Park Echizen Daffodil Village Park is on Route 305 and the color of daffodils brightens the Echizen Coast. This park has a domed facility, Daffodil Dome, which grows daffodils throughout the year, and visitors can appreciate the view and scent of daffodils in all seasons. In the Daffodil Square, a variety of daffodils from many countries are grown.････ |
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Cape Echizen Daffodil Land Echizen Cape has a white lighthouse on the steep cliff facing the Japan Sea. In front of the lighthouse, there is a vast garden, the Cape Echizen Daffodil Garden, which is one of the three major daffodil gardens of Japan. Cape Echizen Daffodil Land is situated inside the garden and visitors can enjoy････ |
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Nishiyama Park It is the most famous place on the coast of the Japan Sea for its approximately 43,000 azaleas. The annual Azalea Festival is held from May 3rd to the middle of May, when the azaleas splendidly come into bloom. Approximately 1,000 cherry blossoms that bloom in April are also worth seeing. This park includes many facilities such as a lawn-zone,････ |
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Kitagata Lakeside Iris Garden This iris garden is situated on the shore of Lake Kitagata and known as one of the major iris gardens of Japan. About 500,000 irises of 300 kinds come into blossom from late May and usually stay in bloom for about one month. Also, Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival will be held in late June. |
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Wakasa Uriwari Meisui Park, Uriwari Waterfall Wakasa Uriwai Meisui Park spreads over the base of the mountain behind the Tentokuji Temple. It is designated as one of Japan's 100 best water spots and its name "Uriwari-no-taki", which literally means "gourd-splitting waterfall", comes from the legend that its water was cold enough to spilt gourds. Since the old time of Taicho-Taishi,････ |
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Asuwayama Park Asuwayama Park is located in the middle of Mt. Asuwayama, which is 116.8 meters in height. In the park, there are many interesting sites such as the statue of Emperor Keitai who built the social foundation of Fukui, and many ancient tombs, as well as the Natural History Museum, which displays the nature and history of Fukui City. In addition, ････ |
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Karikomiike Pond This pond is at the foot of the Gankyo-ji mountain around the upper area of the Uchinami river. According to legend, Taicho Daishi, a great monk, separated a thousand huge snakes that lived in the pond now called ‘Hakusan Sendaga (a thousand snakes) Ike’ and then enclosed them. This mysterious lake, which reflects the surrounding････ |
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Yashagaike Pond This silent pond that creates a mysterious atmosphere is located high above sea level at an altitude of 1099m. The circular pond, which is 230m in circumference and which is said to be 7.7 meters deep, has a number of legends. One of them is a story of a girl who sacrificed herself in this pond in return for rain････ |
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Ichijo Fall Ichijo fall is about 12 meters high and is located upstream of Ichijo River, which runs through the Asakura Clan Ruins. A smaller fall, known as Medaki, is also in the vicinity and is about 5 meters high. The area is surrounded by well-wooded valleys and the mountain atmosphere is fresh and cool even in summer. Ichijo Fall has a legend about Kojiro････ |
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