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Currently closed for relocation work. For details, please see below.Notice Regarding Relocation Work for the Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse) - Tsuruga City This is one of the sixteen warehouses that housed the 823 members of t…

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In 1896, the section between Tsuruga and Fukui on the former Hokuriku Line opened. Particularly challenging was the stretch between Tsuruga and Imajo, characterized by rugged mountains and steep gradients. Twelve tunnels were excavated here, eleven…

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Approximately 500,000 sunflowers, sown in staggered waves across the expansive 3-hectare fields of Hanano Sato Miyagawa, bloom in all their glory. Visitors can enjoy these sunflowers blooming in sequence from mid-July to mid-August. (As the bloomin…

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The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…

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It's a place with white sandy beaches and very clear water.

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Mount Arajima, towering over the southeast of the Ono Basin, is renowned for its beautiful form and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Also called "Ono Fuji," this mountain has long been revered as a sacred peak, with a shrin…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, having raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hitachi Province to realize the cause of revering the Emperor and expelling the barbarians, set out for Kyoto. In December, the Tengu Party passed through Ike…

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The grounds feature a spacious lawn area equipped with several children's play structures. This comprehensive park serves the Fukui and Sakai areas and is located in the mountainous central region of the former Kanazu Town. It is about a 15-minute …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

At Aishino-en Garden, deeply connected to the Manyoshu anthology, visitors can enjoy seasonal blooms like skunk cabbage, wisteria, and water lilies throughout the year. In autumn, surrounded by vibrant foliage, one can immerse themselves in the rom…

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The closest beach to National Route 8 within Minami-Echizen Town. Improvements to the surrounding area have made it easier to use. Nearby stands the Ukon Family Residence, home of the Kitamaebune shipowners.

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The cherry blossom avenue beside the town-operated ballpark in Asahi, Echizen Town. Planted along the site of a disused railway line, the 600-meter-long avenue stretches on.

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Waterland Nanjo was created with the theme of year-round water play and health promotion tailored to all ages. Inside the facility, you'll find water slides, heated pools, a training gym, and an aerobics studio. Outdoors, features like the "Play Po…

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Katsuyama City's Shikatani area boasts numerous spots for firefly viewing, Among them, the river flowing near the Hinatabokko Day Service Center is famous as a viewing spot where fireflies dance in swarms. In addition to this spot, you can also enj…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The military chronicle of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, "The Tale of Yoshitsune," depicts Yoshitsune and Benkei stopping at Hiraizumi Temple while fleeing to the northeast. Tsuji Kannon Hall is said to be the place where Yoshitsune stayed.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Next to Nishifujishima Elementary School lies the site said to be where Gion and his sister Gion-nyo once lived. Giō and Gime were shirabyōshi (female entertainers who sang and danced in male attire), appearing in The Tale of the Heike. They enjoye…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This is the largest tumulus cluster in the Hokuriku region, comprising approximately 300 ancient burial mounds, including numerous keyhole-shaped tumuli. From the largest tumulus within the cluster, Kannabiyama Kofun, burial goods such as gold ring…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located in Echizen Town, this mountain stands at an elevation of approximately 540 meters. Its bell-shaped summit is composed of rhyolite and is steep, covered in deep beech forests.

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For experienced hikers: two routes starting from the National Lodging House and the former Izumi Branch Office. For beginners: the Kuzuryu Dam route. All courses are surrounded by forest, offering excellent forest bathing effects.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

2026 Beach Season: Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, August 23This 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 sa…

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2026 Beach Season July 11 (Sat) – August 30 (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 wit…

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