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The Kinome Old Road, which once served as the gateway to the Hokuriku region, has been traveled by numerous historical figures including Murasaki Shikibu and Matsuo Basho on the road to Imajo.

• Wakasa

In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…

• Wakasa

The Hokkoku Highway stretches approximately 520 km from Kyoto through Otsu, Hikone, and Lake Biwa into Fukui Prefecture, passing through Imajo, Nanjo, Echizen City (formerly Takefu City), Sabae City, and Fukui City, continuing on to Kanazawa, Toyam…

• Tannan

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.

• Tannan

The Bambi Line is a popular hiking trail, offering a manageable 2.5-hour hike of about 3 kilometers from behind Katsuyama Station on the Echizen Railway at an elevation of 300 meters to Hishima Kannon. In spring, clusters of the delicate flower kno…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Iwaya Kannon is said to have originated when three statues—the Nyoirin Kannon, the Eleven-Headed Kannon, and the Sacred Kannon—were enshrined in the shadow of a massive rock within the temple grounds. Formerly known as Reigenji Temple, it is also s…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This castle site served as the Asakura clan's base in Echizen for seven generations and 130 years, until they established their castle at Ichijōdani. It is believed to have been built by Asakura Hirokage, who entered Echizen from Tajima Province's …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located on a small hill overlooking the streets of Matsuoka and the scenery around the Kuzuryu River. Visitors can also view the "Twelve Bends of Matsuoka," a characteristic feature of the castle town's layout. Within the park lies the Kasugayama K…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Taira no Kiyomori's grandson, Taira no Morimori, fought as a commander for the Taira clan. He achieved a great victory in the Battle of Hiuchi at Imajō's Hiuchi Castle, but was defeated by Kiso Yoshizane at the Battle of Kurikara Pass. The Tale of …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

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…

• Tannan

Nestled halfway up Mt. Aoba, Nakayama-dera Temple is the first temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Its main hall and Kongo Rikishi statues are designated as Important Cultural Properties by the national government. From the templ…

• Wakasa

It is one of the few Nakamoto-san temples of the Rinzai School’s Kennin-ji branch in Wakasa and serves as the 31st pilgrimage site on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. The temple also offers zazen meditation experiences to refresh th…

• Wakasa

Magoji Temple, the second temple in the Hokuriku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku, and its principal image—a wooden seated statue of Bato Kannon—is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japa…

• Wakasa

The only sandy beach on the Echizen Coast. Located in the middle of the calm coastline, it is popular with beachgoers during the summer. Many young people enjoy marine sports such as windsurfing, as they come to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The newly developed beach in Mobara. With a parking lot and restrooms right next to it, the concrete and gravel shoreline makes this a safe beach for young children.【Beach】Gravel beachThe beach will open in 2024.Operating Period: July 10th to Aug…

• Tannan

This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores.For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from Mo…

• Wakasa

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 be…

• Wakasa

This is a fun beach for diving and snorkeling. It features an artificial seawater pool.【Beach】Rocky, Gravel, and Concrete BeachThe beach will open in 2024.Operating period: July 10th to August 20th

• Tannan

Ono Machitsumugi ~ Tenugui Walk ~ is a walking tour item where you complete an original-design tenugui by collecting stamps on a stamp card while exploring restaurants and cultural facilities.The finished tenugui makes for an adorable souvenir that…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu