Attractions

Jizō Bridge

Once located along the old Hokuriku Highway by a river, it served as a bridge to aid travelers passing by. Legend has it that a Jizo statue, destroyed during Oda Nobunaga's invasion of Echizen, appeared in a monk's dream, instructing him to build a…

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Sabae City Koyo Hall

Sabae City Koyo Hall has hosted various meetings, parties, wedding receptions, lectures, ceremonies, and events since its opening in 1984.                    …

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Goryo Shrine

The enshrined deity is Prince Sawara, the son of Emperor Kanmu. It is said that an imperial edict was issued to provincial governors nationwide to establish Goryo Shrines to appease the vengeful spirit of Prince Sawara, who was caught up in politic…

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Goryo Shrine

Retreat Taku

This facility, surrounded by nature, offers the experience of making soba noodles. Inside, you'll find a soba museum displaying tools used in soba production and a restaurant. Outside, there are barbecue huts and modern cottages where you can truly…

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The Holly of the Saito Juro Family

Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many …

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The Holly of the Saito Juro Family

Crab Inn & Restaurant Hase

Enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the boat.

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Crab Inn & Restaurant Hase

Kawabata-ya

Kawabata-ya

Sakamoto

Sakamoto

LOHAS Echizen

We offer programs that let you enjoy the natural beauty, agriculture, food, and craftsmanship of Echizen City's rural landscapes.

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House of Learning

In addition to works by animation artist Kuri Yōji and Western-style painter Shinichi Nishiyama, the museum features a permanent exhibition room where visitors can learn about Sabae's transformation and history from ancient times to the early moder…

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House of Learning

Mankei-ji Temple

A direct branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect, and the family temple of the Sabae domain lords, the Kanbe clan. The ceiling ink paintings "Wind God," "Dragon God," and "Thunder God," painted by the 7th domain lord, Kanbe A…

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Mankei-ji Temple

Sun Plaza: Village of Greenery and Nature

This is a space where you can lie down on the endless green lawn, race around, and play safely even with small children. It features a running course, tennis courts with lighting, a roller skating rink, and more. There's also a campground, allowing…

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Sun Plaza: Village of Greenery and Nature

Uga Shrine (Minami-Echizen Town)

Located at the western foot of Mt. Sannō, this shrine is listed in the Engishiki Jinmyōchō. By the late Kamakura period, it received generous patronage from the Uryū clan, lords of Somayama Castle, under whose support the shrine flourished greatly.…

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Uga Shrine (Minami-Echizen Town)

Donguri Mountain Tourist Farm

An experiential tourist farm where you can connect with nature. The only place in the prefecture where you can enjoy picking various fruits and experience nature-based activities. We also offer an owner system for cherries.

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Donguri Mountain Tourist Farm

Site of Motohori Jinya

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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Site of Motohori Jinya

Masuya Dam

A rock-fill dam approximately 100 meters high will be constructed upstream of the Masugawa River, storing an effective water volume of 23.1 million cubic meters (roughly twice that of the nearby Hirono Dam). This dam will have the fourth-largest st…

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Masuya Dam

Yamagataya

We have ceased operations (March 2022)

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Yamagataya

Kairaigashimizu

Kairaigashimizu is cherished as sacred water that never dries up, even during droughts. Legend holds that 1,400 years ago, a princess of Baekje who crossed over to Echizen from the Korean Peninsula prayed to the gods and Buddhas. Rain began to fall…

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Kairaigashimizu
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