DISCOVER FUKUI

Experience the joys of satoyama living at thatched-roof farmhouses, old-style cafes, hands-on farms, biotopes, and satoyama forests.

• Wakasa

Place chestnuts, pinecones, and other items in an empty candy tin and carbonize them... and they become beautiful decorative charcoal right as they are. This is the only place in Japan where a "polished charcoal" artisan provides hands-on instructi…

• Wakasa

The Jomon Museum offers various hands-on workshops. Please make reservations at least one week prior to the event date. Individual participation is also possible. However, workshops may be canceled due to overlapping events or other reasons, so ple…

• Wakasa

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

Located on a small hill along the Echizen coast, this glass studio offers sweeping views of the coastline from its workshop windows. We create pieces using the free-blown glass technique, which involves blowing glass without molds. Visitors can wat…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Experience making a net-covered float using glass floats sourced from Otaru, where the Ukon family's warehouse once stood. It doubles as a single-stem vase and makes an ideal souvenir.

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Why not try pounding mochi with a mallet and mortar? The glutinous rice used is grown with delicious water from Imajo, Minami-Echizen Town. Freshly pounded mochi is delightfully chewy and exceptionally delicious. Toppings (additional charge) includ…

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① Create original tableware by applying Ono's unique transfer paper—available only here—onto white porcelain. Fired in an electric kiln, your pieces will be ready for pickup in 1 week to 10 days. ②Experience cloisonné crafting amidst nature's rich …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Founded in the early Meiji era, Nomura Shoyu continues to craft naturally brewed soy sauce from its own koji production. The existing brewery was renovated for tours and experiences, giving birth to the "Shoyu-zukuri no Taiken Kura Jūemon" (Soy Sau…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

At Imajo Ototo Village, enjoy fishing for char and rainbow trout, or catching fish by hand in the clear streams where you can immerse yourself in nature.You can grill your catch over charcoal right there and enjoy it!

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Kubota Shuzo, which also served as the model for the manga "Kura no Yado," is a sake brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period.Let's take a look inside the brewery where sake is crafted with a commitment to local water and sake rice.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of the provincial government of Echizen Province during the Nara period (710-794 CE) and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The cityscape exudes charm, featuring traditiona…

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Experience Wakasa Obama's traditional crafts firsthand. Master artisans who have inherited these crafts for generations demonstrate their skills, while visitors can actually create their own original pieces.

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Kunimi Jellyfish Community Center, located along the Echizen Coast in Fukui City, is a small aquarium that was created by renovating the Kunimi Community Center, which has been used for many years in the Kunimi area of Fukui City.It exhibits jellyf…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

In addition to enjoying ice cream made with fresh milk from the Oku Echizen Dairy Farm, you can dine at the restaurant, have a barbecue, and enjoy seasonal events such as the Alpine Music Festival and Lantern Night.Reservations are required for han…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A theme park featuring mushrooms, the local specialty. The iconic Mushroom Tower offers a refreshing breeze and panoramic views of nature from its 30-meter-high observation deck, reached via a glass-walled elevator.The park features expansive lawn …

• Wakasa

This riding club offers opportunities to interact with horses. Riding through familiar scenery provides a fresh perspective and a satisfying workout. Beginners who have never ridden before can connect with horses through feeding activities.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

　By brewing tea yourself, you can appreciate the "aroma" of the tea leaves more than when simply drinking it. Tea also contains theanine, a component known for its relaxing effects.　To let you experience these qualities, this experience invites y…

• Wakasa

This Zen program in Fukui Prefecture, the birthplace of Soto Zen Buddhism, maximizes cultural elements. Using fabric and thread discarded during the manufacturing process at a local textile company, participants create zafu meditation cushions. Thi…

• Wakasa

The defeated Heike fugitives from the Genpei War hid in the Seven Plains (Nashigahara, Oojara, Obanjara, Yukigajara, Takegajara, Iwanjara, and Sakanjara). By the Edo period, people had gathered to live in the largest, Nashigahara, which flourished …

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