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Sake Brewing Experience! Experience the work of a brewery …

Winter's approach is felt in Imasho-juku, Minami-Echizen Town. Along the highway where traces of its former glory as a thriving post town remain, sake brewing begins at the local brewery. While Japan is said to have about 1,500 breweries, only arou…

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Akatan Sand Control Dam Group

The Akatan Erosion Control Weir Complex, located on the Akagawa River flowing through Furuki, Minami-Echizen Town, consists of seven stone-built weirs and two earthen weirs constructed in the 1890s. Even after more than 100 years, it continues to f…

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Akatan Sand Control Dam Group

Jigenji Temple

Founded in the first year of the Jiaqing era by Zen Master Tenshin Jisei, the principal image is the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bodhisattva. In its heyday, it boasted over 1,200 branch temples. Legend has it that a single bean sprouted into a towering tre…

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Jigenji Temple

Yatsusugi Forest Learning Center

The wooden buildings and green roofs stand out clearly against the contrasting backdrop of natural broadleaf forests and well-maintained cedar forests. Many nature experience and environmental learning programs are available so that visitors can ap…

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Yatsusugi Forest Learning Center

Business Inn Masuya-so

Construction work related, long-term stays welcome, parking available

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Business Inn Masuya-so

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…

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Closing Bell (Nishiyama Park)

Sanroku Onsen Shinmei-en

While not flashy, we pride ourselves on our natural hot springs that warm you to the core and our delicious, hearty meals. Surrounded by attractions like Nishiyama Park, it's perfect for sightseeing. Its central location also offers excellent trans…

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Sanroku Onsen Shinmei-en

Eaves Workshop

Eaves Workshop is a group of Echizen lacquerware artisans inviting you to casually observe their crafting process. Through conversations with the artisans and tours of the manufacturing stages, we aim to transform each artisan's workshop into a pla…

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Eaves Workshop

Jizō Bridge

Once located along the old Hokuriku Highway by a river, it served as a bridge to aid travelers passing by. Legend has it that a Jizo statue, destroyed during Oda Nobunaga's invasion of Echizen, appeared in a monk's dream, instructing him to build a…

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Jizō Bridge

Sabae Station Area Walking Tour

A guided tour exploring cultural assets scattered around JR Sabae Station, local eateries for a food crawl, and eyewear "Instagrammable" photo spots. 【Sample Itinerary (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)】 ①10:00 Meet at Happi LineSabae Station Front G…

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Sabae Station Area Walking Tour

Fuchu Horse-Hire Road

From Takefu, where the provincial capital was located, one had to cross rugged mountains to reach the capital. However, crossing the lower mountains west of Takefu led to Minami-Echizen Town, from where it was relatively easy to reach Tsuruga by bo…

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Fuchu Horse-Hire Road

Site of Motohori Jinya

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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Site of Motohori Jinya

Ikedaya Inn

Hapirain Fukui is a business inn located a 5-minute walk from Takefu Station.

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Ikedaya Inn

Myōkōji Temple

According to records of the Nichiren sect, the temple was founded in 1464. Its founder was Nichin, a Nichiren priest who authored the Treatise on Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Governance of the Nation. However, it was actually Kuwano-ya…

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Goryo Shrine

The enshrined deity is Prince Sawara, the son of Emperor Kanmu. It is said that an imperial edict was issued to provincial governors nationwide to establish Goryo Shrines to appease the vengeful spirit of Prince Sawara, who was caught up in politic…

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Goryo Shrine

Hotel Osamura

This facility is convenient for stays and is frequently used by business travelers, groups, and families for extended stays.

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Hotel Osamura

Cycling Tour Exploring the Roots of Echizen Lacquerware

Highlights Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware with 1,500 years of history. It is said that lacquerware began in Echizen when Emperor Keitai's broken crown was skillfully repaired with lacquer, leading to the encouragement of lacquer craftsmans…

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Cycling Tour Exploring the Roots of Echizen Lacquerware

Sanroku Hot Springs Shinmei-en

Sanroku Hot Springs Shinmei-en

Special Mission Ship Kantō Disaster Memorial Park

The sea off Kono usually presents a calm and tranquil face. Yet long ago, a fierce storm struck these peaceful waters. Amid blinding snow and raging waves where visibility was zero, there were those who fought desperately to save lives. On December…

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Special Mission Ship Kantō Disaster Memorial Park

Roadside Station Park Inn Niwagaoka

Established in 1996, this is the second roadside station to open in Fukui Prefecture. Located along National Route 417 en route from the Hokuriku Expressway to the Echizen Coast, it sells a wide variety of local specialties and fresh vegetables. It…

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Roadside Station Park Inn Niwagaoka
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