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The Great Cedar of Inari
Deep within the grounds of Suwa Azuki Shrine, about five minutes up a mountain path, it stands tall as if watching over Ikeda Town. This giant cedar, one of the largest in the Hokuriku region, stands 40 meters tall with a trunk circumference of ove…
- Tannan
Yuri Kōsei Plaza
A plaza located upstream of the southern end of Sachi Bridge over the Asuwa River, near the site of Yuri Kōsei's residence. It features a statue of Yuri Kōsei facing the direction of the former residence of his mentor, Yokoi Shōnan (located downstr…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui Prefecture Textile Association Building
The Fukui Station area is undergoing rapid redevelopment ahead of the 2024 opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen Fukui Station. Our "Fukui Prefecture Textile Association Building," long cherished as a landmark by the community, was also reborn in 2021…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Komaru Castle Ruins
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
Kura no Tsuji
Diagonally across from Soja Grand Shrine lies a stylish corner known as "Kura no Tsuji," lined with white-walled storehouses. Since the Edo period, this area flourished as a transit hub for goods traveling from Kansai to the Hokuriku region, with m…
- Tannan
Fureai Seaside Park
A seaside park located along National Route 305. Visitors can stroll through the lawn park and fountain plaza while gazing out at the sea. Nearby, the Ukon family residence—one of the five major shipowners of the Kitamaebune merchant ships that flo…
- Tannan
Sanba-zaka Shimizu
Sanbasaka Shimizu is located at the trailhead leading to the location of the Usuzumi cherry tree (a type of Edohigan cherry), said to have been planted by Emperor Keitai. Its water is cold, of excellent quality, and abundant, making it suitable for…
- Tannan
Closing Bell (Nishiyama Park)
Nestled halfway up Nishiyama Park, "Kizuna Plaza" features the "Bonding Chimes," which play the melody of love. Wind chimes hang from a pyramid-shaped monument. When you place the medal enclosed with the Love Piece into the chimes, a mystical melod…
- Tannan
ECHIZEN Logo Object
A logo sculpture shaped like the word "ECHIZEN" has appeared on the grounds of Roadside Station Echizen! Why not try capturing an Instagram-worthy shot with the sea as your backdrop?*Nighttime illumination is currently in effect. (Illumination hour…
- Tannan
Roadside Station "Wakasa Mihama Hamabiyori"
Located along National Route 27 in front of JR Mihama Station, this roadside station features an open-air space integrated with a covered event plaza and park-like grounds. The two-story facility houses a direct sales market for local agricultural,…
- Wakasa
Toritsukiyama Skunk Cabbage
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…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Mermaid Terrace
Obama City is a town steeped in mermaid legends. Since mermaids are often associated with beauty and wellness, following their trail in pursuit of beauty is a wonderful idea. The sunset sinking into the sea visible from here is truly spectacular.
- Wakasa
Suiseiji Temple
The principal image enshrined within the altar cabinet at Suisei-ji Temple is a standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bodhisattva. Standing 99 cm tall, it is a yosegi-zukuri (joined wood) sculpture. Its elongated face, large, prominent feature…
- Wakasa
Eigenji
This temple is the family temple of Nijōin Sanuki. Within its grounds stands a monument inscribed with the poem selected for the Hyakunin Isshu anthology: "My sleeves, like the tide's ebb, Are never seen. The offshore rock— Though others may know i…
- Wakasa
Shinjo Mountain Stream Village
Enjoy catching fish by hand, fishing, and barbecuing with family and friends. Even beginners can easily catch fish, which you can grill over charcoal right there. Forget your daily routine and relax under the clear sky, surrounded by fresh greenery…
- Wakasa
Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse)
Currently closed for relocation work. For details, please see below.Notice Regarding Relocation Work for the Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse) - Tsuruga City This is one of the sixteen warehouses that housed the 823 members of t…
- Wakasa
Townscape and Food Pavilion Shikisai-kan Sui-getsu
The Townscape and Food Museum, developed by Obama City as part of its townscape preservation efforts, is housed in the former "Suigetsu" restaurant. Built in the early Meiji period, it served as a central restaurant in Chayamachi throughout the Mei…
- Wakasa
Tsunemiya Shrine
The enshrined deity is Empress Jingū, wife of Emperor Chuai at Kibitsu Shrine, revered as the "Goddess of Childbirth." On July 22 each year, a nationally rare ritual called the Sōsan Festival takes place, where the enshrined deity of Emperor Chuai …
- Wakasa
Kōtoku-ji Temple
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…
- Wakasa
Ishaku-ji Temple
Soto Zen sect. The principal image is a standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. This temple originally stood on the site of Chōei-ji Temple (in Tara-shō, Obama City), but it is said to have been relocated to its prese…
- Wakasa
