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YUMIKATSURA MUSEUM WAKASA
BRIDAL LAND WAKASA, a wedding dress mecca, opens in Wakasa Town this April. The YUMIKATSURA MUSEUM WAKASA, featuring dresses by world-renowned bridal fashion designer YUMI KATSURA, permanently displays approximately 60 pieces, including archival dr…
- Wakasa
Eigenji
This temple is the family temple of Nijōin Sanuki. Within its grounds stands a monument inscribed with the poem selected for the Hyakunin Isshu anthology: "My sleeves, like the tide's ebb, Are never seen. The offshore rock— Though others may know i…
- Wakasa
Ooi Town Information Intersection Portal
Along National Route 27, "Portal" welcomes visitors with the full-scale SL Yoshitsune locomotive that ran at the Osaka Flower Expo. Inside, a panoramic model train delightfully moves around, drawing children's attention.
- Wakasa
Sparkling Port Hall
The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…
- Wakasa
Wakashū Ichideki Bunko
The literary museum established by author Tsutomu Mizukami, a native of Hongo Village, Oi District (present-day Oi Town), in his hometown. It features a main two-story wooden building housing a library containing Mizukami's personal collection of 2…
- Wakasa
Matsuki Shrine
This shrine enshrines the spirit of Matsuki Shōzaemon, who, at the beginning of the Edo period, became the representative of farmers in Wakasa suffering under harsh tax collection. He personally petitioned the feudal lord for tax reduction, sacrifi…
- Wakasa
Seionji Temple
The imposing standing statue of Bishamonten, created during the Kamakura period, is characterized by its fierce, demonic expression. Flanking it are standing statues of Kichijōten and Zenshidoji, all three designated as Important Cultural Propertie…
- Wakasa
Sakiji Shrine
Sakiji Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded over 1,000 years ago. The Takahama Seven-Year Festival, the largest festival in the Reinan region of Fukui Prefecture held every six years over seven days, is the shrine's festival.
- Wakasa
Imajo 365 Ski Resort
On clear days, the Imazuka 365 Ski Resort offers a breathtaking panorama of nature, with views stretching to the distant Hakusan mountain range. A Kids Park is also available, ensuring even the youngest children can enjoy themselves safely.
- Tannan
Kagura Wooden Tablet Pilgrimage
Exploring Kibijingu Shrine Exploring Kagura Shopping StreetAt Kagura-cho 1-chome Shopping Street, located before the large torii gate of Kibitsu Shrine, wooden plaques (¥700 each) inscribed with words connected to each shop are available. They are …
- Wakasa
Shimohase Cave
Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…
- Tannan
Northern Route
The Hokkoku Highway stretches approximately 520 km from Kyoto through Otsu, Hikone, and Lake Biwa into Fukui Prefecture, passing through Imajo, Nanjo, Echizen City (formerly Takefu City), Sabae City, and Fukui City, continuing on to Kanazawa, Toyam…
- Tannan
【Sustainable Tsuruga】Handmade Oboro Kombu Experience
Tsuruga City is a port of call for the Kitamaebune ships, boasting several components of the Japan Heritage site "A Dream Woven by Men Who Conquered the Rough Seas: The Kitamaebune Port and Shipowners' Village." Experience the local industry of "ha…
- Wakasa
The Tomb of Sakon Tagaya
Tagaya Sakon Mitsutsune served as a senior retainer to Yuki Hideyasu, the first lord of the Fukui domain, and was entrusted with pacifying the border region between Echizen and Kaga provinces. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Sekigahara an…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Heike Plain
"Heike-daira" is located in the Subara district of the upper Manna River basin (about 40 km from the city center). It is said to be where samurai fleeing defeat in the Battle of Kurikara Pass (or the Battle of Dan-no-ura) during the Genpei War took…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Daikokumaru Castle Ruins (Miyake Kurokumar Castle Ruins)
This castle site served as the Asakura clan's base in Echizen for seven generations and 130 years, until they established their castle at Ichijōdani. It is believed to have been built by Asakura Hirokage, who entered Echizen from Tajima Province's …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
The Holly of the Saito Juro Family
Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many …
- Tannan
Colorful Rental Parasols
Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Fukui Prefecture Nature Conservation Center
The main building and observation building are located within the approximately 28-hectare Nature Observation Forest.The main building houses an exhibition hall that clearly displays Fukui's nature, along with a lecture hall and a reference room. T…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Shamisen Experience
Mikuni Minato Kitamae Street is home to a stylish establishment where shamisen music and Edo-style folk songs play. You can enjoy matcha while listening to Edo folk song performances. In the tatami room, you can even experience playing the shamisen…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
