DISCOVER FUKUI

Hashimoto Sainai, a samurai of the Fukui domain during the Bakumatsu period, was promoted by Matsudaira Shungaku, the 16th lord of the Fukui domain, and played an active role. However, he met an untimely death at the young age of 26 due to the Anse…

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The Echizen Coast, revealing beautiful expressions with the changing seasons, is a treasure trove of seasonal delicacies, including fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan. It is also an amenity zone brimming with seasonal pleasures. Enjoy seafood caug…

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Along the Echizen Coast, renowned for its many natural rock formations and scenic wonders, stands a pair of massive rocks resembling footprints, each 5 meters tall and 2 meters wide. Legend has it these are the footprints left by the gods as they w…

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One of the Sea of Japan's most pristine beaches, renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Nearby, numerous guesthouses and inns dot the area, and in summer, beachside cafes and colorful umbrellas appear. Enjoy marine sports, camping, fishing, and sce…

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This exhibition clearly introduces the history of tea ceremony in Fukui City through four sections: an overview of tea ceremony history using a chronological table; the tea ceremony of the Warring States period revealed by research at the Asakura C…

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This is the machiya townhouse where Shinbo-ya Kishina Sosuke, a lumber merchant in Fukui Domain's Mikuni Port, lived for generations. Located at the mouth of the Kuzuryu River, which flows through the Echizen Plain and empties into the Sea of Japan…

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The Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui) is a multifunctional facility combining the functions of a Women's Comprehensive Center and a Lifelong Learning Center. It was established to provide a place for prefectural residents to …

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Chikuchikubonbon, a former elementary school building renovated into an experiential lodging facility. Located in the Takeda district of a mountain village where pristine natural landscapes remain, it offers approximately 40 different experience pr…

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Located on a small hill along the Echizen coast, this glass studio offers sweeping views of the coastline from its workshop windows. We create pieces using the free-blown glass technique, which involves blowing glass without molds. Visitors can wat…

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Inside the warm greenhouse, ripe strawberries hang bright red and plentiful. With elevated cultivation, the berries grow suspended in the air, allowing everyone—from little children to seniors—to enjoy picking strawberries in a comfortable, easy po…

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A winter inn specializing in Echizen crab cuisine at Mikuni Onsen. Located just a 5-minute drive from Tojinbo, this seaside hot spring inn welcomes married couples and couples. Enjoy the location, cleanliness, and tranquil atmosphere, along with pr…

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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 …

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Taira no Kiyomori's grandson, Taira no Morimori, fought as a commander for the Taira clan. He achieved a great victory in the Battle of Hiuchi at Imajō's Hiuchi Castle, but was defeated by Kiso Yoshizane at the Battle of Kurikara Pass. The Tale of …

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Next to Nishifujishima Elementary School lies the site said to be where Gion and his sister Gion-nyo once lived. Giō and Gime were shirabyōshi (female entertainers who sang and danced in male attire), appearing in The Tale of the Heike. They enjoye…

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Mikuni Minato Kitamae Street is home to a stylish establishment where shamisen music and Edo-style folk songs play. You can enjoy matcha while listening to Edo folk song performances. In the tatami room, you can even experience playing the shamisen…

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The only sandy beach on the Echizen Coast. Located in the middle of the calm coastline, it is popular with beachgoers during the summer. Many young people enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, as they come to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view…

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Fresh seafood dishes at their finest → Our popular abalone-focused course (June–October) and Echizen crab (November–March) are highly acclaimed. The sunset over the Sea of Japan visible right from your room is a breathtaking view. …

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Nestled between sea and mountains, this countryside inn offers freshly caught seafood every morning! We meticulously select all ingredients used in our cuisine.We use rice and vegetables directly from local farms, ensuring safe and reliable ingredi…

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We also offer a private rental plan for the entire building (5 rooms).This traditional-style inn is nestled among ruins from the Warring States period. The Ichijodani River flows alongside the property; in summer (June), fireflies dance and loaches…

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Experience the largest rock bath in the Hokuriku region, inspired by Echizen Coast's "Kochomon Gate."Enjoy Fukui's renowned seafood delicacies like Echizen Gani snow crab and Amaebi sweet shrimp right in your room! Rooms with…

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