DISCOVER FUKUI

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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The shogunate's administrative headquarters overseeing the shogunate-controlled territory of Echizen Province. It was located in Motobo Village, Niu District (present-day Motobo-cho, Echizen City) for approximately 150 years, from 1721 to 1870.

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A park adjacent to Kōzenji Temple, said to be the birthplace of the legendary swordsman Sasaki Kojirō. Centered around a statue of Kojirō, it features a pond, a stone stage, and other evocative spaces. Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed from early Marc…

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Tokimizu, a prefecturally designated scenic spot, is a nationally rare intermittent cold spring located midway up Mt. Ohira. Water gushes forth at intervals of several hours. Long ago, mountain workers used the sound of this water as a timekeeper, …

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The long gate of the Ueda family, who served as senior retainers of the Sabae domain for generations, still conveys the atmosphere of the domain's townscape from that era. At that time, senior samurai were permitted to have front gates, and since p…

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This perennial plant is particularly famous nationwide for the Oze skunk cabbage, but it is not especially rare in snowy regions, often found along mountain streams and in wetlands. Its inflorescence is a cluster of small yellow flowers, blooming a…

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Located about a 10-minute drive from central Fukui City, this facility offers horseback riding experiences. With a fully equipped indoor riding arena, it's open rain or shine, so you can schedule your visit without worrying about the weather. The H…

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This is the place where Yuri Kōsei (Mitsuo Hachirō) lived, who rebuilt the finances of the Fukui domain and drafted the original version of the "Five Charter Oaths," titled "Outline of the Principles of Government," for the new government. It is sa…

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In November 1867, before Sakamoto Ryoma was assassinated, he met with Yuri Kōsei at this inn to discuss plans for the new government. It is said they talked late into the night about Japan's future. A stone monument was erected on the site of the i…

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The enshrined deity is Lord Matsudaira Yoshitaka (Shungaku), the 16th lord of the Echizen Fukui domain.

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This shrine in the Imadera settlement marks the entrance to the hiking trail up Mount Aoba. Two large ginkgo trees serve as landmarks.

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Three units (each with a toilet) are installed in the calm waters of Tsuruga Bay, close to the sandy beach, and stable. Large sunshade tents (with tables), rest areas, and other facilities are also available, making it easy to enjoy meals. making i…

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The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…

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Nishiura Coast, located on the western side of Tsuruga Bay, is an area offering beautiful scenery perfect for a drive. The renowned poet Matsuo Basho himself stayed at Nishiura's Iroga Beach as the conclusion to his "Oku no Hosomichi" journey, leav…

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Standing at the very tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, the Tateishi Misaki Lighthouse signals safe passage for ships. Built in 1881, it was the first Western-style lighthouse constructed entirely by Japanese hands. Its retro appearance symbolizes the h…

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Located along National Route 8, it's conveniently close to a convenience store. Facilities such as showers are also well-equipped.

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The water is clean, making it safe for families with children to enjoy swimming. The guesthouse is right next to the beach, making it perfect for overnight guests.

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Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and other natural wonders, we hope you will nurture a rich spirit through various experiences such as sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and green watching.

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A Jōdo Shinshū temple in Tsuruga City. Its main hall, built in the early Edo period, has been preserved almost unchanged to this day, making it a valuable structure that exemplifies the form of early Jōdo Shinshū main halls. Designated as a Prefect…

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A waterfall with a drop of approximately 40 meters. It can be seen at an elevation of about 830 meters, where the Tanigide River, flowing southwest from the plateau within Hōonji Mountain, turns its course southward. The "Echizen Geography Guide" r…

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