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Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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"Writing things down, Opening the fan, What lingering echoes!" This is a gift verse composed by Matsuo Bashō during his journey along the Narrow Road to the Deep North, when he stopped at Tenryū-ji Temple. The Bashō Tomb was erected in 18…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Buddhist statues painted on the rock face at the entrance to the Shibi district, home to the head temple Eiheiji. Beneath the large rock formation jutting out from the east side of Sogen Bridge over the Eiheiji River, Jizo statues, stone monuments,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The first dojo where Zen Master Dogen practiced upon entering Echizen, boasting a history of approximately 800 years. At the invitation of Lord Hatano Yoshishige in 1243, Zen Master Dogen entered Yoshimine-ji Temple in Shibi District, Echizen, spen…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A national historic site with 500 years of tradition. Rennyo Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, chose this place as the center of his missionary activities in the Hokuriku region, and even today the area is called "Renny…

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Along the walking trail, you can enjoy birdwatching and hiking, while the nearby Kudagawa River offers fishing and water play. Barbecues are also possible in summer. The river breeze across the suspension bridge beckons you into the great outdoors.

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【Local Products Corner】We carry a wide selection of souvenirs from Takahama Town and Fukui Prefecture, including specialty seafood products and locally grown vegetables.Our diverse selection of souvenirs includes: Saba no Hesiko (salted mackerel)…

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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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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, plea…

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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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This is a shallow-water beach. You can drive right up to the shore.

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2025 Beach Season: Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, August 24 This beach is particularly known for its calm waves, making it safe and enjoyable for families with young children. One of its attractions is that barbecuing is permitted across the entire s…

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Recommended for enjoying leisurely beach time while staying at a minshuku on this small pebble beach.【Beach】Pebble Beach The beach will open for swimming in 2024. Opening period: July 10th to August 20th  

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The Iris Garden on the shores of Lake Kitagata is one of the finest in Japan. From early June for about a month, approximately 200,000 irises of 300 varieties bloom in full splendor. In mid-June, the Iris Festival is held, featuring local performin…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Awara City Local History Museum is located on the second floor of "Kanazu Honjin IKOSSA," a lifelong learning complex.For details about Kanazu Honjin IKOSSA, please click here. The museum houses and displays artifacts excavated from sites that …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

We have four electric-assist bicycles available. Experience nature up close as you leisurely ride through Ikeda Town. ※Quantities are limited. For reservations and inquiries, contact the Ikeda Rural Tourism Corporation (0778-44-8060 ※No phone servi…

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As per the words of the deity Ichimon, who said "Do not build a shrine," Wakasa Town's Ichimon Shrine is a rare "shrine without a shrine building" in Japan. It is said that if you make a single wish with a pure heart and tell no one, it will come t…

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Located in the Nagashima district lined with inns and guesthouses, this beach is also convenient for lodging.

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Every autumn, this park hosts the Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. Supervised by picture book author Kako Satoshi, it features the popular "Daruma-chan Plaza" beloved by children.

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This complex facility houses a historical museum, library, and cultural exchange hall. The museum exhibits archaeological and documentary materials, models, and reconstructed dwellings, focusing on themes such as Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine and…

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