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Mount Monju is a sacred mountain founded by the great monk Taichō in the first year of the Yōrō era (717), approximately 1,300 years ago. It consists of three peaks: Great Monju, Small Monju, and Okunoin, and is a central and important mountain wit…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

For beginners, we recommend the Floating Experience Course. After a simple introductory briefing, you'll practice basic maneuvers and get to try floating in the air several times. Tandem flights let you enjoy a leisurely, relaxed sightseeing flight…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The founding of Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, dates back to Meiji 32 (1899), when it was pioneered by Mr. Jinnosuke Yamauchi, originally from the former Fukui Prefecture village of Utsurimura, along with eight others. The sacred object that once res…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located on a small hill overlooking the streets of Matsuoka and the scenery around the Kuzuryu River. Visitors can also view the "Twelve Bends of Matsuoka," a characteristic feature of the castle town's layout. Within the park lies the Kasugayama K…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Ikeda Rural Tourism Association offers electric-assist bicycles for rent. Please make a reservation by phone or email at least one week in advance. (We will accommodate same-day or last-minute reservations whenever possible, but please not…

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Located in Ono City—a castle town known as the "Little Kyoto of the Hokuriku region"—Teramachi was developed during the Tenshō era (1573-1592) as part of Kanamori Nagachika’s efforts to build a castle town. It features a…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Murasaki Shikibu ーthe author of the Tale of Genji, believed to be one of the oldest novels in the worldー spent about a year and a half in Echizen City. Our temple is located adjacent to the east side of Murasaki Shikibu Park. It is a Shingon Budd…

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The oldest beach in Mihama, it also serves as the starting point for various leisure activities. Accommodations range from hotels to inns and guesthouses. It's a popular beach for families.It will not be open in 2024.For closure information, pl…

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Kamo Shrine is located in Nata-sho, Ooi Town. It is said to have been established in 1348 (the 4th year of the Jōwa era), and records indicate it underwent renovations around the middle of the Edo period. Unique folk customs not seen elsewhere are …

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The roughly 4-kilometer coastal trail from Yonekawaki through Tojinbo to near Oshima is a veritable avenue of monuments honoring literary figures, poets, and haiku masters connected to Mikuni. The coastal beauty visible from this trail is truly exc…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Shimobe Jurozaemon, a retainer of the Echizen Asakura clan who appears in the "Asakura Shumonki," "Nobunaga Koki," and "Akechi Gunki," maintained his residence in Shimano, Echizen (present-day Echizen City). He was ren…

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A shrine at the trailhead of Mount Hino, also known as the Mt. Fuji of Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture), which has been a sacred mountain since ancient times. The inner shrine is located at the summit.During the summer "Mount Hi…

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This shrine enshrines Chiyozuru Kuniyasu, the founder of Echizen-style swordsmithing.Within the grounds lies "Chiyozuru Pond," where Chiyozuru Kuniyasu is said to have drawn water while forging swords.Blacksmithing involves repeatedly tem…

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Goshoji Temple, with its majestic red-tiled zomyo-style mountain gate, is the head temple of the Shinnyo-shu Izumoji sect.Founded by Shinran Shonin in Kyoto's Izumoji region in the first year of Tenpuku (1254), it was relocated to its present s…

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Elevation 807m. The trail along the ridge from Yoshimine Temple, passing through Daibutsu-ji Mountain, and reaching the Head Temple Eiheiji is affectionately known as the "Ancestral Footsteps Course," as it is said to be the path Zen Mast…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Mantokuji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple best known for its hillside landscape garden and carefully raked rock garden. These gardens are particularly popular destinations when the azaleas bloom in May and June. The temple is also home to a gia…

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This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores. For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from M…

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This is a beach where you can spend time peacefully. There's also a campground nearby where you can enjoy yourself. The beach will be open for swimming in 2024. The opening period will be from mid-July to the end of August. Please note that the bea…

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【July 2019～】Closed for construction due to road improvements. The beach will remain closed for the 2023 season. This beach is popular with surfers and is the only beach in Takahama Town where vehicles can drive right up to the sand, offering an …

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2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun) This beach features wide steps, making it sand-free and easy to rest on. It has rocky areas perfect for exploring the shore and is a comfortably spacious beach, making it ideal for families with you…

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