DISCOVER FUKUI

Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor the delicious fish of Wakasa Bay at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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The quality of the sand covering this expansive beach is unmatched even among the many beaches in Obama, making Inukuma the finest. Its rocky areas are also beautiful, perfect for fishing, and it's a beach that stirs the traveler's heart. This is a…

• Wakasa

A Zen temple belonging to the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai school. It is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō during the Tenpyō-hōji era in what is now Yoshié, Sabae City. After falling into ruin, it was restored during the Edo pe…

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This is the gymnasium on the west side of Fukui Sports Park. It is an ideal facility for sports tournaments and events.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Long ago, a horse carrier named Gonroku killed a traveler and stole his money. When he whispered "Don't tell anyone!" to a nearby Jizo statue, it replied, "Jizo may be silent, but I will not." He then descended the mountain. Later, at this very pas…

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Until the Meiji era, the "West Highway," commonly known as the "Horse-Carriage Highway," connecting Fuchu (Takefu) and Kono, played a vital role in transportation alongside the Kitamaebune ships. Horse-carriers, transporters who utilized horses to …

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The main street from the Matsuoka domain era, the old Katsuyama Kaido, retains its Edo-period layout with multiple right-angle turns known as "key turns." It is called "Twelve Turns" because of the number of these bends. You can also see townhouse-…

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Parking lot users and their passengers may use it free of charge. ※Not available during rain or snow accumulation.

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Chikamatsu Monzaemon, famous for works such as "Sonezaki Shinjū," was born as the second son of Sugimori Nobuyoshi, a samurai of the Fukui domain, and spent his youth in Yoshie Town. The literary monument in the front garden of the Tachimachi Commu…

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Kairaigashimizu is cherished as sacred water that never dries up, even during droughts. Legend holds that 1,400 years ago, a princess of Baekje who crossed over to Echizen from the Korean Peninsula prayed to the gods and Buddhas. Rain began to fall…

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The oldest beach in Mihama, it also serves as the starting point for various leisure activities. Accommodations range from hotels to inns and guesthouses. It's a popular beach for families.It will not be open in 2024.For closure information, pl…

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This is Echizen Town's representative and only pebble beach. Nearby shops and facilities are available. You can also enjoy scuba diving in the crystal-clear sea. Plus, you get a panoramic view of the Echizen Cape area. After swimming, why not r…

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This beach exudes a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Renowned for its scenic beauty—from the charming streets of Takenami to sunsets painting the coastline—it attracts many visitors who stay at local inns.The 2024 operating period is from Fri…

• Wakasa

Hidden behind private homes and hard to spot from the highway, this is a slightly off-the-beaten-path beach. Nearby is the open-air bath "Gyōka," where you can soak in hot springs while gazing down at the majestic Japan Sea. Immerse yours…

• Tannan

This is the site of a flatland castle built in 1575 by Sassa Narimasa, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga and one of the Three Lords of Fuchu. It is a prefecturally designated historic site. At the time, inner and outer moats were constructed, and the enti…

• Tannan

Rental bicycles are available at Kaminaka Station.Why not explore the attractions around Kamonaka Station, such as Kumagawa-juku and Uriwari Falls, by rental bicycle?

• Wakasa

Wakasa Kumagawajuku Roadside Station, located at the entrance to Kumagawajuku, is marked by its white-walled storehouse-style building that blends into the townscape. It features restrooms, a rest area, and dining facilities, making it a convenient…

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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…

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This flatland castle was built on the hills behind the settlement in southwestern Hikita (elevation approx. 100m). It is said to have been constructed during the Bunmei era (1469–87) by Kubo Hikita, a vassal of the Asakura clan and Lord of Ts…

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This row of cherry trees is said to have served as the inspiration for a scene in a popular manga. During cherry blossom season, lanterns are lit, and many visitors come to view the flowers. In March 2019, the area was given the nickname “Ara…

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