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Enkyūji Temple
An ancient temple with a thousand-year history. In 1472, under the teachings of Rennyo Shonin, it converted from the Tendai sect to Jodo Shinshu. In 1575, during Oda Nobunaga's campaign against the Echizen Ikkō uprising, Enkyūji's chief priest Ryok…
- Tannan
Tsuruga City Museum
The building is the former main branch of the Yamada Bank, constructed in 1927 by local luminary Shōshichi Yamada. Designated a National Important Cultural Property, its opulent design symbolizes the prosperity of Tsuruga Port at the time. The buil…
- Wakasa
Matcha Art Experience
This experience allows you to engage with Japanese culture through the practice of preparing matcha. After preparing the matcha, you can draw your own design on its surface to create your own original matcha. This activity is designed to be enjo…
- Wakasa
Interact with Geisha and Experience Traditional Entertainm…
After enjoying the songs and dances of the Ashihara geisha, you can casually experience drumming and traditional parlor games like "Toratora" and "Konpira Funabune." Finally, take a commemorative photo with the Ashihara geisha to cherish as a trave…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Site of the Tobacco Inn
In November 1867, before Sakamoto Ryoma was assassinated, he met with Yuri Kōsei at this inn to discuss plans for the new government. It is said they talked late into the night about Japan's future. A stone monument was erected on the site of the i…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui Castle Mountain Village Entrance Gate
The Yamazato-guchi Gate, also known as the "Rokabashi Gate" or "Tenshudai-shitamon," is a masugata gate guarding the western side of Fukui Castle's Honmaru. From the early Edo period, the western area connecting to the Honmaru, known as the Nishi …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Fukui City Atagozaka Tea Ceremony Art Museum
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…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Chōenji Temple
An independent temple. This temple was one of three where the Mito Tengu Party was held immediately after their surrender, housing 90 members of the group. Their treatment at the temple was generous, but after being handed over to the shogunate, th…
- 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
Former Hokuriku Line Tunnel Complex
In 1896, the section between Tsuruga and Fukui on the former Hokuriku Line opened. Particularly challenging was the stretch between Tsuruga and Imajo, characterized by rugged mountains and steep gradients. Twelve tunnels were excavated here, eleven…
- Tannan
- 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
Kohama Townscape Preservation Museum
In June 2008, the Kobanishi District, an area preserving its traditional townscape, was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. This museum is a traditional Kyoto-style machiya townhouse built d…
- Wakasa
The Mountain Maple Trees of Mandokuji Temple
The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…
- Wakasa
Sparkling Port Hall
The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…
- Wakasa
Sakuma Memorial Exchange Hall
Commander Tsutomu Sakuma of Submarine No. 6, whose example remains a standard for naval officers to this day. His diaries and personal effects, which convey his thoughts, are on display.
- Wakasa
Former Morita Bank Head Office
Constructed in 1920 as the new headquarters of Morita Bank, founded by the wealthy merchant family Morita of Mikuni Port, its exterior features classical Western design while its interior boasts beautiful, luxurious plasterwork. It is the oldest re…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kagura Wooden Tablet Pilgrimage
Exploring Kibijingu Shrine Exploring Kagura Shopping StreetAt Kagura-cho 1-chome Shopping Street, located before the large torii gate of Kibitsu Shrine, wooden plaques (¥700 each) inscribed with words connected to each shop are available. They are …
- Wakasa
Zentokuji Temple
On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, having raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hitachi Province to realize the cause of revering the Emperor and expelling the barbarians, set out for Kyoto. In December, the Tengu Party passed through Ike…
- Tannan
Traditional Performing Arts Hall
Located within Awara Onsen Yumachi Plaza, it serves as a public practice venue for Awara geisha. Visitors can also experience geisha and maiko transformation sessions and participate in traditional geisha entertainment experiences. (Reservations re…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Shinozato Shrine
・A purifying pilgrimage experience at Shinozato Shrine, the sacred water sanctuary ・Learn about "The Sacred Spring of Shinozato Shrine"・Visit the Sacred Spring・Receive amulets and make wishes on votive plaques. (About Shinoza Shrine) An ancient…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
