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Matsuki Shrine
This shrine enshrines the spirit of Matsuki Shōzaemon, who, at the beginning of the Edo period, became the representative of farmers in Wakasa suffering under harsh tax collection. He personally petitioned the feudal lord for tax reduction, sacrifi…
- Wakasa
Sakiji Shrine
Sakiji Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded over 1,000 years ago. The Takahama Seven-Year Festival, the largest festival in the Reinan region of Fukui Prefecture held every six years over seven days, is the shrine's festival.
- Wakasa
Fukui City Kigokoro Cultural Hall
Yoshino River
From Ota Bridge to Nogami Bridge, a magnificent row of cherry trees stretches along both banks, their branches reaching out toward the water. This is one of Echizen City's most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots.
- Tannan
The cherry blossom trees lining Minami Ohashi Bridge
Heading upstream from Katsuyama Bridge, you'll find the Minami Bridge spanning the Kuzuryu River. The cherry trees lining the right bank were planted by citizens in 1994 and 1996. This spot is famous as a hidden gem with few visitors. Be sure to ta…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Shimohase Cave
Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…
- Tannan
Northern Route
The Hokkoku Highway stretches approximately 520 km from Kyoto through Otsu, Hikone, and Lake Biwa into Fukui Prefecture, passing through Imajo, Nanjo, Echizen City (formerly Takefu City), Sabae City, and Fukui City, continuing on to Kanazawa, Toyam…
- Tannan
The Tomb of Sakon Tagaya
Tagaya Sakon Mitsutsune served as a senior retainer to Yuki Hideyasu, the first lord of the Fukui domain, and was entrusted with pacifying the border region between Echizen and Kaga provinces. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Sekigahara an…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Heike Plain
"Heike-daira" is located in the Subara district of the upper Manna River basin (about 40 km from the city center). It is said to be where samurai fleeing defeat in the Battle of Kurikara Pass (or the Battle of Dan-no-ura) during the Genpei War took…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Bird-Calling Gate
The entire Echizen Coast is designated as Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park. Located 1.7 km north of Cape Echizen, the "Kochimon" natural tunnel was formed by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. It is a natural tunnel hollowed out by the eros…
- Tannan
Daikokumaru Castle Ruins (Miyake Kurokumar Castle Ruins)
This castle site served as the Asakura clan's base in Echizen for seven generations and 130 years, until they established their castle at Ichijōdani. It is believed to have been built by Asakura Hirokage, who entered Echizen from Tajima Province's …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
The Holly of the Saito Juro Family
Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many …
- Tannan
Mt. Kyōgatake
This mountain's name originates from a legend that, long ago when Heisenji Temple was burned down during the Ikkō uprising, its followers buried sutras at this mountaintop. This mountain belongs to the Hakusan volcanic range and is said to be an ol…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Ryusenji Temple
Ryusenji Temple, known as a training ground for the Soto Zen sect, features a quiet atmosphere with pine trees lining its approach. Founded in 1367 by Tsuugen Jaku-rei, it served as the family temple for the Honda clan, feudal lords of Fuchu. The g…
- Tannan
Honkoji Temple
This is a large temple of the Honzan class within the Hokke-shu Shimon-ryu sect, boasting five sub-temples.Based on the size of the precincts recorded in ancient documents and the location of ancient grid-pattern settlement remains preserved in the…
- Tannan
Fukui City History Museum
The Fukui City History Museum offers visitors a look at the history of Fukui. Exhibits on display include items found buried in ancient tombs, and animations that show the World War II air raids of Fukui. Hands-on workshops are available.The perman…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kongō-in
Kongō-in Temple, exuding the simple atmosphere of a mountain temple, belongs to the Sōtō Zen sect. It was founded in 1433. In 1610, Honda Tomomasa relocated it to its current site, where the castle of the former feudal lord, Aoki Kii-no-kami, once …
- Tannan
Shōkaku-ji Temple
This Jōdo-shū temple is a major temple with five sub-temples. It stands on the site of the former Shinshōkōji Castle, built during the Nanboku-chō period by Shiba (Ashikaga) Takatsune, the provincial governor of Echizen Province. The castle was bur…
- Tannan
Kokubunji (Echizen City)
By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shōmu in 741, a Kokubunji temple was built in Takefu, where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Sōja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, Echizen was a large provin…
- Tannan
Ōshio Hachiman Shrine
In 887, Chūnagon Nariyuki, exiled to Echizen, prayed here continuously to clear his name of false charges. Soon after, he was pardoned and returned to the capital. Grateful, he built the shrine hall, which is said to be the origin of this site. Suc…
- Tannan
