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Founded during the Yoro era (717-724) of the Nara period by the great master Taicho, this Tendai sect temple was originally located in Nojiri, Ikeda Town. It was relocated to its present site in Fuchu, Echizen, in 1533 (Tensho 2) by order of the As…

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By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, E…

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This shrine is said to have a history as ancient as Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine). Its two wooden statues of male deities, created during the Heian period (794-1185), are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Legend has it that long …

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Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

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Built during the Nara period (710-794 CE), this shrine is known as "Wakasa Ebisu." It attracts many worshippers from within and outside the prefecture as a deity of prosperous business, fishing, and the guardian of children. Its vermilion…

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Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The Asakura clan flourished for five generations over 103 years, from the Muromachi period through the age of war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Echizen, was …

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This is the old battlefield where Nitta Yoshisada, the protector of Prince Tsunenaga and Prince Takera, fought against the Ashikaga forces in 1336. The battle was so severe that Prince Tonoara and 300 others set fire to the castle and committed sui…

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The area features a drive-in road, hiking trails, and observation decks. Visitors can enjoy nature through activities like birdwatching and forest bathing amidst rich greenery, including pure beech forests. Mount Kariyasuyama, towering near the bor…

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Kokuseizan Busshoji Temple, famous for its Eleven-Faced Kannon, is said to be the oldest temple in Ono City, founded in 807. Its rubbing Buddha, commonly called "O-Binzuru-san," is believed to cure even incurable illnesses when you rub th…

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Spanning the riverbed of the Kuzuryu River, this park features a mallet golf course certified by the Japan Mallet Golf Association—one of the largest in the prefecture—drawing enthusiasts from near and far daily. It also includes a mult…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Elevation 807m. The trail along the ridge from Yoshimine Temple, passing through Daibutsu-ji Mountain, and reaching the Head Temple Eiheiji is affectionately known as the "Ancestral Footsteps Course," as it is said to be the path Zen Mast…

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Kehi no Matsubara, one of the three largest pine groves in Japan, and the approximately 1 km-long sandy beach are colored in vivid contrasts of green and white. With facilities such as marine playground equipment for children, this beach is recomme…

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Lake Kitagata is a large lake near the northern coast of Fukui. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, and pedal-powered boats and bicycles are available for rental. It also serves as a place to relax and enjoy th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Hanahasu Park is located in a town famous for growing lotus flowers. The park’s Lotus Festival runs from July through August. During the Lotus Festival, visitors can enjoy a variety of lotus-themed experiences, including dyeing fabric using a…

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Angel Line, a road featuring beautiful scenery, is recommended for car trips. This 9.7-km road leads to the top of a small mountain. Along the way, there is a huge rock called "Big Wolf Rock" and an observatory at the top. On a clear day,…

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The Miyanoshita Cosmos Park, in the outskirts of Fukui City, is a 17.5-hectare field filled with some 100 million cosmos flowers. They bloom from the end of September through the end of October, filling the park with white, red, orange, and pink fl…

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This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

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Just beside Mikata Station stands the Mikata Stone Kannon. As you climb the stone steps, you'll find a stone rooster partway up. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi, carving the Kannon statue overnight, heard the rooster crow at dawn and left the right …

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This shallow-water beach is popular with anglers, and nearby is the Maruyama Kaiyu Park.

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This is a beach where you can spend time peacefully. There's also a campground nearby where you can enjoy yourself. The beach will be open for swimming in 2024. The opening period will be from mid-July to the end of August. Please note that the bea…

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