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National Wakasa Bay Youth Nature Center

Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and other natural wonders, we hope you will nurture a rich spirit through various experiences such as sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and green watching.

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National Wakasa Bay Youth Nature Center

Sparkling Port Hall

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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Sparkling Port Hall

Suzaki's Tall Lantern

On the left bank of the former Shō River estuary stands a stone lantern entwined with vines. This tall stone lantern, built in 1802 by Shōyama Seibei, a ship merchant, is also known as "Shōyama's Tall Stone Lantern." It served as a vital landmark f…

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Suzaki's Tall Lantern

Shōraku-ji Temple

Shōraku-ji Temple, the 32nd temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, was founded in 764 by the monk Gyōki. It is said that Gyōki himself carved the principal image, the Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva, from sacred wood found in the mountains …

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Shōraku-ji Temple

Kōtoku-ji Temple

A Jōdo Shinshū temple in Tsuruga City. Its main hall, built in the early Edo period, has been preserved almost unchanged to this day, making it a valuable structure that exemplifies the form of early Jōdo Shinshū main halls. Designated as a Prefect…

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Kōtoku-ji Temple

Ishaku-ji Temple

Soto Zen sect. The principal image is a standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Thousand-Armed Kannon Bodhisattva. This temple originally stood on the site of Chōei-ji Temple (in Tara-shō, Obama City), but it is said to have been relocated to its prese…

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Ishaku-ji Temple

Cotoneaster Field (Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuy…

Near Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama, at the downstream right bank field beneath Katsuyama Dinosaur Bridge The kochia bushes reach their peak autumn colors in late October. This field was planted with kochia by local residents as part of…

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Cotoneaster Field (Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuy…

Special Mission Ship Kantō Disaster Memorial Park

The sea off Kono usually presents a calm and tranquil face. Yet long ago, a fierce storm struck these peaceful waters. Amid blinding snow and raging waves where visibility was zero, there were those who fought desperately to save lives. On December…

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Special Mission Ship Kantō Disaster Memorial Park

Fukui Prefectural Music Hall (Harmony Hall Fukui)

Harmony Hall Fukui, the prefectural concert hall located in Imaichimachi, Fukui City, serves as a hub for promoting the prefecture's musical culture, where visitors can enjoy the sounds performed by artists from around the world. It features two ha…

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Fukui Prefectural Music Hall (Harmony Hall Fukui)

Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

We offer rental meeting rooms and halls suitable for various purposes. All rooms are reasonably priced and available for use daily until 10 PM. We will not only suggest the optimal venue but also arrange all necessary equipment, signage, flowers, a…

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Fukui Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

Fukui Prefecture International Exchange Center

You can choose from a variety of venues tailored to your needs, including multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and reception rooms. Simultaneous interpretation services are also available, making it suitable for international conferences and academic…

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Fukui Prefecture International Exchange Center

Hōkyōji Temple

Hōkyōji Temple is a renowned temple located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Ōno City, situated upstream along the Kiyotaki River. Founded in 1278 by the eminent monk Jaku'en, who came to Japan out of reverence for Dōgen Zenji, the founder …

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Hōkyōji Temple

Mori no Ne, Kawa no Ne Iwaya

  Operating the campground "Tomoyasu Seisakusho Morino Nekawa no Ne IWAYA" under the slogan "Play with Life," we aim to enrich our guests' lives themselves. Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, this campground is embraced by the pr…

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Mori no Ne, Kawa no Ne Iwaya

lotus flower

From July to August, when they are at their best, they bloom with delicate petals tinged pink. It is also one of Japan's leading lotus flower production areas, and at the nearby lotus park, you can admire beautiful lotus flowers from around the wor…

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lotus flower

Mount Hachifusuyama

The area around Kinome Pass, which divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions, is historically fascinating with many preserved historical sites. Today, Hachifusuyama features the Imajō 365 Ski Resort, making hiking to the summi…

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Mount Hachifusuyama

Fudō Falls

Long ago, Fudō Myōō drifted ashore here and was enshrined beside the waterfall, giving rise to its name. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom profusely throughout the area, making it a beloved hiking spot. The Waterfall Festival is held every year on t…

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Fudō Falls

Hino River Ayu Fishing

The ayu, known as the "queen of river fish" for its beautiful form and excellent flavor. Ayu raised in the Hino River and Takura River are of the highest grade in terms of size and firmness of flesh. The season runs from early June to early Septemb…

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Hino River Ayu Fishing

Avenue of Japanese pagoda trees

Near Asahi Park, along the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17, a row of Japanese pagoda trees (also known as American pagoda trees) stretches for about 800 meters. As street trees, they begin to change color slightly earlier than the m…

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Avenue of Japanese pagoda trees

Echizen Zen Meditation Path

This is the pilgrimage route to the sacred Mount Hakusan. In the past, three routes known as the Zen-jo-do (Zen Summit Paths) led to the summit from the three provinces of Echizen, Kaga, and Mino. These were named because the summit of Mount Hakusa…

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Echizen Zen Meditation Path

Yodogawa River

Along the Yodo River flowing through Katsuyama City's Kegaya Town, fireflies can be enjoyed across a wide watershed. Since it flows near Seiki Minami Elementary School and Katsuyama Minami Junior High School, paved roads and streetlights are instal…

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Yodogawa River
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