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Known as "the Mt. Fuji of Wakasa" for its beautiful mountain silhouette, this symbol of Takahama Town is also popular for hiking. Composed of two peaks—East Peak (693m) and West Peak (692m)—its shape appears different dependin…

• Wakasa

This Jodo-shu temple is a major temple with five sub-temples. It stands on the site of the former Shinshokoji Castle, built during the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392 by Shiba (Ashikaga) Takatsune, the provincial governor of Echizen Province (presen…

• Tannan

Ono City boasts numerous spring water spots throughout its townscape, including the renowned Oshozu, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters.Why not explore these charming castle town sites while sampling the waters?For such occasions,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō. In the early Heian period (794-1185), it became an imperial temple commissioned by Emperor Murakami, and its name is said to derive from the era name T…

• Wakasa

Mount Somayama, standing at an elevation of 492 meters, was once called the Hiei of the North, referring to the famous Kyoto mountain. During the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392, it became a stronghold for the Southern Court and was the site of many…

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Ukan Shrine, where the Dengaku and Noh Dances of Mizuumi are performed. Its history is ancient, said to have been founded in 463 AD.Since ancient times, the Dengaku dance, born in this land, took root as a ritual offering.Later, due to exchanges wi…

• Tannan

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…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Mount Kurobe, with an elevation of 1,052.8 meters, spans Sakai City's Maruoka Town, Eiheiji Town, and Katsuyama City. The mountain features attractions such as Shimizu Kobara, Binzuke Jizo, Tsutsujigahara, and rock faces suitable for free climb…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Mantokuji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple best known for its hillside landscape garden and carefully raked rock garden. These gardens are particularly popular destinations when the azaleas bloom in May and June. The temple is also home to a gia…

• Wakasa

Sakaenoyashiro Shrine is a major shrine located next to the ruins of Fukui Castle. A stone torii gate welcomes visitors to its peaceful grounds. The shrine holds over a dozen events and rituals throughout the year, including a large festival at the…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Takidanji Temple, originally built in 1375, is a popular destination for its beauty, both inside and out. Visitors can see temple buildings that date back to centuries ago, and enjoy the scenery of the temple’s Japanese garden and mossy groun…

• 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…

• Tannan

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,…

• Wakasa

Kehi no Matsubara is a beach over a kilometer long, lined with some 17,000 Japanese red and black pine trees. There are walking trails here, for year-round views of the green of the pines and the white of the sand, against the blue of the Sea of Ja…

• Wakasa

This island is famed for the legend that after the principal image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon from Itosaki Town—known for its nationally and prefecturally designated intangible folk cultural property "Buddhist Dance"—arrived riding a turtle, that…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The beach bustles with swimmers, thanks to well-equipped facilities including parking lots and showers. Opening in 2024 is undecided. For information on closures, please check the "List of Mihama Beaches".https://wakasa-mihama.jp/beach/

• Wakasa

Mount Fujikura is a relatively low mountain standing at 643.5 meters above sea level, located west of Imajo. There are three hiking trails to Mount Fujikura, each starting from Silla Shrine, Shirahige Shrine, or the Hachijuhachi-kakusho mountain si…

• Tannan

This is a shallow-water beach. You can drive right up to the shore.

• Wakasa

2025 Beach Season: Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, August 24 This beach is particularly known for its calm waves, making it safe and enjoyable for families with young children. One of its attractions is that barbecuing is permitted across the entire s…

• Wakasa