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One of the few major temples of the Rinzai Zen Kenchiji sect in Wakasa, it is also the 31st temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. It offers zazen meditation sessions to refresh the mind, with the head priest providing instruction in …

• Wakasa

The area features a drive-in road, hiking trails, and observation decks. Visitors can enjoy nature through activities like birdwatching and forest bathing amidst rich greenery, including pure beech forests. Mount Kariyasuyama, towering near the bor…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Karikomi Pond, located at the foot of Gankyoji Mountain in the upper reaches of the Uba River, is known for a legend that Master Taicho once divided and restrained a great serpent dwelling in Senjaga Pond on Mount Haku. Surrounded by primeval fores…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Swinging in a hammock with a drink.This plan lets you enjoy a star-filled sky on clear nights.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Spanning the riverbed of the Kuzuryu River, this park features a mallet golf course certified by the Japan Mallet Golf Association—one of the largest in the prefecture—drawing enthusiasts from near and far daily. It also includes a mult…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Mount Kurobe, with an elevation of 1,052.8 meters, spans Sakai City's Maruoka Town, Eiheiji Town, and Katsuyama City. The mountain features attractions such as Shimizu Kobara, Binzuke Jizo, Tsutsujigahara, and rock faces suitable for free climb…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Located on the Tsunejima Peninsula, the town of Miko features approximately 300 magnificent mountain cherry trees designated as a prefectural scenic spot, forming a splendid avenue. The contrast with the Sea of Japan is truly spectacular.

• Wakasa

Approximately 50 square and round burial mounds remain on the hills at the southern tip of the Sabae Plateau. They are estimated to date from the mid-Yayoi period to the late Kofun period and are now maintained as a burial mound park.

• Tannan

This space lets you move your body comfortably and enjoy the pleasure of working up a sweat—whether through indoor exercise and training or games and relaxation under the sun. Designed as an age-inclusive facility, everyone can enjoy using it.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

• Wakasa

This beach exudes a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Renowned for its scenic beauty—from the charming streets of Takenami to sunsets painting the coastline—it attracts many visitors who stay at local inns. The 2024 operating period is from Friday, July 5…

• Wakasa

Mount Fujikura is a relatively low mountain standing at 643.5 meters above sea level, located west of Imajo. There are three hiking trails to Mount Fujikura, each starting from Silla Shrine, Shirahige Shrine, or the Hachijuhachi-kakusho mountain si…

• Tannan

【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 …

• Wakasa

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  

• Tannan

At the Community Plaza, visitors can enjoy agricultural experiences, with a grassy area and restrooms available. Families with children can relax and enjoy themselves while taking in panoramic views of Lake Kitagata and Mount Hakusan from the adjac…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

One of the 100 Natural Sites to Preserve for the 21st Century. Its name is said to come from the mountain's silhouette resembling a "bushido hat" (eboshi). The hike from Kanmuri Pass, where the parking lot is located, to the summit of Mount Kanmuri…

• Tannan

The second floor features a multipurpose hall with seating for approximately 200 people, suitable for lectures and presentations. The third floor houses a training room. After working out, relax in the bath and two types of saunas on the fourth flo…

• Tannan

The weeping cherry tree, designated as a municipal natural monument, is famous. During its blooming season, it is illuminated and draws large crowds of visitors. This cherry tree stands 17 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 3 meters. It is s…

• Wakasa

This Sue ware kiln site dates from the late Heian period and is an exceptionally valuable kiln site that remains largely intact. (Prefectural Designated Cultural Property)

• Tannan

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