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Mihama Town Energy and Environment Education Experience Ce…
A facility that introduces the characteristics of everyday energy through various energy-focused experiences. In addition to power generation experiences, visitors can try out battery-powered cars and standing electric two-wheelers, offering fun fo…
- Wakasa
History and Culture Exchange Hall
Located next to the Kitamaebune Shipowner's Residence and the Ukon Family Residence, you can learn about a part of the history of the Kono district.
- Tannan
Gokō Shrine
Gokō Shrine, with its magnificent sacred gate, enshrines the divine spirits of five generations: from Emperor Keitai and Emperor Ōjin down to Emperor Keitai's father, Prince Hikonozumi. The "Broom Festival" held on April 18th involves parishioners …
- Tannan
Tansu-cho Street
Craftsmen skilled in woodworking have lived here since the late Edo period, and around the mid-Meiji era, skilled chest-making artisans formed the core of the community, establishing Chest-Making Town. Today, over a dozen shops line the streets, in…
- Tannan
Zabuton Making & Zen Experience
This Zen program in Fukui Prefecture, the birthplace of Soto Zen Buddhism, maximizes cultural elements. Using fabric and thread discarded during the manufacturing process at a local textile company, participants create zafu meditation cushions. Thi…
- Wakasa
Uchibori Park
A small park beside the moat of Fukui Castle ruins. It features a restored diagram of the main keep, explanatory panels detailing the history of Fukui Castle town, and a statue depicting Yokoi Shōnan departing for Kyushu in the winter of 1858 for a…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Komaru Castle Ruins
This is the site of a flatland castle built in 1575 by Sassa Narimasa, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga and one of the Three Lords of Fuchu. It is a prefecturally designated historic site. At the time, inner and outer moats were constructed, and the enti…
- Tannan
Jigenji Temple
Founded in the first year of the Jiaqing era by Zen Master Tenshin Jisei, the principal image is the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bodhisattva. In its heyday, it boasted over 1,200 branch temples. Legend has it that a single bean sprouted into a towering tre…
- Tannan
Eaves Workshop
Eaves Workshop is a group of Echizen lacquerware artisans inviting you to casually observe their crafting process. Through conversations with the artisans and tours of the manufacturing stages, we aim to transform each artisan's workshop into a pla…
- Tannan
Jizō Bridge
Once located along the old Hokuriku Highway by a river, it served as a bridge to aid travelers passing by. Legend has it that a Jizo statue, destroyed during Oda Nobunaga's invasion of Echizen, appeared in a monk's dream, instructing him to build a…
- Tannan
Sake Tasting Experience at a Liquor Store in Tsuruga
Enjoy a sake tasting experience with the shop owner's recommended selections. The available sakes change with the seasons, and we'll let you choose from several varieties including local prefectural sakes and our shop's original blends. If you find…
- Wakasa
Echizen Ono Ladder Sweets ~ A Whimsical Stroll Through Tow…
The Sky Castle, "Echizen-Ōno Castle." At its base lies a grid-patterned castle town where samurai residences and traditional Japanese houses stand, allowing you to fully enjoy its bygone charm. With a sweets coupon, you can hop from shop to shop sa…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Fuchu Horse-Hire Road
From Takefu, where the provincial capital was located, one had to cross rugged mountains to reach the capital. However, crossing the lower mountains west of Takefu led to Minami-Echizen Town, from where it was relatively easy to reach Tsuruga by bo…
- Tannan
Site of Motohori Jinya
The shogunate's administrative headquarters overseeing the shogunate-controlled territory of Echizen Province. It was located in Motobo Village, Niu District (present-day Motobo-cho, Echizen City) for approximately 150 years, from 1721 to 1870.
- Tannan
Myōkōji Temple
According to records of the Nichiren sect, the temple was founded in 1464. Its founder was Nichin, a Nichiren priest who authored the Treatise on Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Governance of the Nation. However, it was actually Kuwano-ya…
- Tannan
Goryo Shrine
The enshrined deity is Prince Sawara, the son of Emperor Kanmu. It is said that an imperial edict was issued to provincial governors nationwide to establish Goryo Shrines to appease the vengeful spirit of Prince Sawara, who was caught up in politic…
- Tannan
Cycling Tour Exploring the Roots of Echizen Lacquerware
Highlights Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware with 1,500 years of history. It is said that lacquerware began in Echizen when Emperor Keitai's broken crown was skillfully repaired with lacquer, leading to the encouragement of lacquer craftsmans…
- Tannan
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
Kōroen
Located in the heart of historic Fukui City, this tranquil inn faces Mount Asuwa and the cherry-lined Asuwa River. Savor our signature cuisine showcasing Fukui's four seasons, served with authentic local hospitality. We await you with seasonal Echi…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
