DISCOVER FUKUI

Deep within the grounds of Suwa Azuki Shrine, about five minutes up a mountain path, it stands tall as if watching over Ikeda Town. This giant cedar, one of the largest in the Hokuriku region, stands 40 meters tall with a trunk circumference of ove…

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Hashimoto Sainai, a samurai of the Fukui domain during the Bakumatsu period, was promoted by Matsudaira Shungaku, the 16th lord of the Fukui domain, and played an active role. However, he met an untimely death at the young age of 26 due to the Anse…

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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.

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Tokimizu, a prefecturally designated scenic spot, is a nationally rare intermittent cold spring located midway up Mt. Ohira. Water gushes forth at intervals of several hours. Long ago, mountain workers used the sound of this water as a timekeeper, …

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An ancient temple with a thousand-year history. In 1472, under the teachings of Rennyo Shonin, it converted from the Tendai sect to Jodo Shinshu. In 1575, during Oda Nobunaga's campaign against the Echizen Ikkō uprising, Enkyūji's chief priest Ryok…

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In November 1867, before Sakamoto Ryoma was assassinated, he met with Yuri Kōsei at this inn to discuss plans for the new government. It is said they talked late into the night about Japan's future. A stone monument was erected on the site of the i…

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The Yamazato-guchi Gate, also known as the "Rokabashi Gate" or "Tenshudai-shitamon," is a masugata gate guarding the western side of Fukui Castle's Honmaru.　From the early Edo period, the western area connecting to the Honmaru, known as the Nishi …

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One of the Sea of Japan's most pristine beaches, renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Nearby, numerous guesthouses and inns dot the area, and in summer, beachside cafes and colorful umbrellas appear. Enjoy marine sports, camping, fishing, and sce…

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This exhibition clearly introduces the history of tea ceremony in Fukui City through four sections: an overview of tea ceremony history using a chronological table; the tea ceremony of the Warring States period revealed by research at the Asakura C…

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Located almost at the center of Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park, It features the "Nagisa Police Box" facility, making it easy to take breaks, so families and groups can relax The "Nagisa no Koban" facility provides easy rest stops, making it perfect…

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A traditional Japanese confectionery shop with over 100 years of history. Our beloved Matsuro and Ametama candies, cherished since our founding, offer a sweet and gentle flavor... Why not try one as a travel souvenir or a break-time treat?

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Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor the delicious fish of Wakasa Bay at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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Summer in Wakasa Bay bustles with beachgoers. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor delicious Wakasa Bay fish at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

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An independent temple. This temple was one of three where the Mito Tengu Party was held immediately after their surrender, housing 90 members of the group. Their treatment at the temple was generous, but after being handed over to the shogunate, th…

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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 Townscape and Food Museum, developed by Obama City as part of its townscape preservation efforts, is housed in the former "Suigetsu" restaurant. Built in the early Meiji period, it served as a central restaurant in Chayamachi throughout the Mei…

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

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The facility features a multipurpose event hall and a smaller hall ideal for plays and recitals, hosting various events including tourism and product fairs. There is also a relaxing space where visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while gazing out at…

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