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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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The museum displays fossils attracting global attention, including the world's oldest Tyrannosauridae teeth discovered in the Izumi area and neighboring municipalities, Japan's oldest bird footprints, and the world's only known lizard f…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia, a tourist resort facility with an appealing location overlooking Obama Bay. Enjoy a relaxing time with your family in guest rooms that all feature ocean views. Additionally, the spa adjacent to the hotel is fre…

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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 Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival is he…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Omizu-Okuri “Water-Sending” Ritual to Nara's Todaiji Temple is renowned as a sacred ritual of this shrine temple. With the sacred mountain as its backdrop, the main hall (a designated Important Cultural Property), the fines…

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A shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, a Heian-period (794-1185) "onmyoji", those technical officers in charge of divination and geomorphology based on the theory of the yin-and-yang five phases. Revered as a guardian against fire for prote…

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Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…

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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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The Bentenzakura Cherry Blossom Avenue, stretching approximately 1.5 km along the right bank of the Kuzuryu River, is known as "One Glance, a Thousand Trees." With about 450 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees planted, it is renowned as a prime ch…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A pure white dinosaur sculpture located along the road to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.A popular photogenic spot.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This fishing pond is operated by the local fishing cooperative. Fish caught in fixed nets are stocked here, allowing you to catch sea bream, flounder, yellowtail, and more. Located along the bay's coastline, the fishing area is safe and enjoyab…

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Dinosaurs once roamed the forests of Shibamasa World!　Walk through a vast forest spanning approximately 26,000 square meters, home to over 60 dinosaurs of 30 different species. Embark on a mission to collect the mysterious "Dino Energy" …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Away from the hustle and bustle, the hermitage and garden retain the atmosphere of the end of the Edo period (1603-1868).This hermitage was built as a villa by Zuian Yamamoto, a doctor of the Fukui domain, in 1846 in the late Edo period. The feudal…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This shrine was built as the guardian deity of the Kuzuryu River for the protection of the land and the people.It is said to be home to one of the four great deities of ancient Japan, and is also the prayer place of the Echizen Matsudaira family.Th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Approximately 3,000 types of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are on display, allowing visitors to experience traditional craftsmanship. The chopstick polishing experience is also popular, where you can create your very own chopsticks. The annual Chopst…

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This is the comprehensive visitor center for Hakusan Hieizuji Temple. It features touch panels, high-definition videos, and artifacts unearthed during excavations, serving as a guidance facility that introduces visitors to the temple's history,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Kanaz Forest of Creation features a modern indoor venue for temporary exhibitions, as well as an outdoor art space. Walking paths guide visitors to fifteen works of art, surrounded by nature. Placing this art outside creates scenery that varies…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Kakyo Park was established in honor of Echizen’s ties to Emperor Keitai (c. 450–c. 531). The park is known for its beautiful seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms in April, and the deep red of the maple leaves in November. 

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Suishohama Beach (literally, “Crystal Beach”) is a lively destination in summer, to swim or to enjoy the beach. In addition to swimming in the crystal-clear water and relaxing on the sparkling sand, this is a popular place for water spo…

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The Miyanoshita Cosmos Park, in the outskirts of Fukui City, is a 17.5-hectare field filled with some 100 million cosmos flowers. They bloom from the end of September through the end of October, filling the park with white, red, orange, and pink fl…

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