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Soba, a specialty of Imajo. Its history is long, with cultivation said to have begun 400 years ago. The best time to see the soba flowers is around late September.

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Please use this photo spot, produced by students of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, for all kinds of photography! Japanese umbrellas and swords are available. Even if you come alone, tripods are provided, so no worries.

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This shallow-water beach is popular with anglers, and nearby is the Maruyama Kaiyu Park.

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A three-tiered waterfall plunging 100 meters from Mount Arajima, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The waterfall's name originates from a legend that "Buddha Gozen," beloved by Taira no Kiyomori and renowned as a master dancer who also appears i…

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Mount Fujikura is a relatively low mountain standing at 643.5 meters above sea level, located west of Imajo. There are three hiking trails to Mount Fujikura, each starting from Silla Shrine, Shirahige Shrine, or the Hachijuhachi-kakusho mountain si…

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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 relax…

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At the Community Plaza, visitors can enjoy agricultural experiences, with a grassy area and restrooms available. Families with children can relax and enjoy themselves while taking in panoramic views of Lake Kitagata and Mount Hakusan from the adjac…

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One of the 100 Natural Sites to Preserve for the 21st Century. Its name is said to come from the mountain's silhouette resembling a "bushido hat" (eboshi). The hike from Kanmuri Pass, where the parking lot is located, to the summit of Mount Kanmuri…

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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…

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Rainbow Park Nanjo transforms the riverbed along the Hinokawa River into a recreational zone. It features a full-scale "Mallet Golf Course" (36 holes total) suitable for official tournaments and a "Roller Skating Rink" enjoyable for beginners. Addi…

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The surrounding scenery completely heals the fatigue of mountain climbing. The autumn leaves at Yashaga Pond are passionate yet refreshing.

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This mountain castle, standing at an elevation of 267 meters, was built on the hill commonly known as Atagoyama behind Imajō-juku around the late Heian period. It is located near Imajō Station and is also part of a hiking course. During the Genpei …

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Established in Ichijōdani in 1533 by Asakura Takakage, a devotee of Dōchiku, this is a temple of the Tendai Shinshū sect. It is said to have been relocated here after the fall of the Asakura clan.

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Long renowned as a prime flower-viewing spot, it boasts approximately 1,000 cherry trees in full bloom. The park also features numerous attractions for both children and adults, including a lawn plaza, an athletic plaza, and a Japanese garden. From…

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This is a space where you can lie down on the endless green lawn, race around, and play safely even with small children. It features a running course, tennis courts with lighting, a roller skating rink, and more. There's also a campground, allowing…

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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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Just north of Sōja, on the road extending west from the old Hokuriku Highway, proceed west along the road in front of Kokubunji Temple to find Hikitsugi Temple at its western end. The "Shōtoku 1st Year Fuchū Map" (1711) depicts Kokubunji Temple to …

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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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The local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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