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The wooden demon masks (Tsuina masks) of parents and child at Kadashiwa Shrine, believed to date from the late Kamakura period, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. They are publicly displayed every February 11th, when the ritu…

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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.

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The cherry blossom avenue said to have inspired a scene in the popular manga and anime "Chihayafuru." During cherry blossom season, lanterns are lit, attracting many visitors for hanami. In March 2019, the slope was affectionately named &…

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In the rice fields of the Warabi area, there is a grove shaped like a cat's face. Because of its shape, it is called "Cat Island" or "Cat Grove."Within the grove lies a massive rock said to have flown here during the eruptio…

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This open-air bath opened in November 2004. It is a cozy hot spring facility utilizing Echizen Minami Onsen.

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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…

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A temple protected by Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the Kaga domain. The cemetery contains memorial towers for Toshiie's parents.Toshie's connection to Takefu (present-day Echizen City) began when Oda Nobunaga, having suppressed the Ikko…

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The Soja was a shrine invariably established at the location of the provincial capital. In ancient times, one of the major duties of the provincial governor was to make an annual pilgrimage to the principal shrines within the province.The Soja shri…

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By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, E…

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One of the few major temples of the Rinzai Zen Kenchiji sect in Wakasa, it is also the 31st temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. It offers zazen meditation sessions to refresh the mind, with the head priest providing instruction in …

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This shrine enshrines Ōyamakui-no-mikoto and Emperor Keitai. Alongside a prefecturally designated cultural property sword and a prayer document, it houses a life-sized, wooden, painted sacred horse. The imposing Suijin Gate and the magnificent carv…

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Established in 1522 by Takeda Motomitsu, the governor of Wakasa (now southern Fukui Prefecture), this temple belongs to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Though later falling into disrepair, it was rebuilt by Kyogoku Tadataka. It houses a monument to …

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Spanning the riverbed of the Kuzuryu River, this park features a mallet golf course certified by the Japan Mallet Golf Association—one of the largest in the prefecture—drawing enthusiasts from near and far daily. It also includes a mult…

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Kehi no Matsubara, one of the three largest pine groves in Japan, and the approximately 1 km-long sandy beach are colored in vivid contrasts of green and white. With facilities such as marine playground equipment for children, this beach is recomme…

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Ryusougataki Falls is located in the mountains of Ikeda, with water falling 60 meters down a rocky cliff. On sunny days, the spray of the water often creates a rainbow in the early afternoon. It is the only waterfall in Fukui to have been selected …

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Right next door is the symbol of the Echizen Coast, the natural tunnel "Kochimon," formed by the erosion of wind and waves.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open for swimming in 2024. Operating Period: July 10th to August 20th

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At the Community Plaza, visitors can enjoy agricultural experiences, with a grassy area and restrooms available. Families with children can relax and enjoy themselves while taking in panoramic views of Lake Kitagata and Mount Hakusan from the adjac…

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Located next to the Kitamaebune Shipowner's Residence and the Ukon Family Residence, you can learn about a part of the history of the Kono district.

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7-minute walk from Fukui Station! Features separate gender-specific large baths with natural hot springs to soothe your fatigue. Offers a "breakfast included plan" rarely found in other prefectures, with high satisfaction ratings.Valid for approxim…

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A small park beside the moat of Fukui Castle ruins. It features a restored diagram of the main keep, explanatory panels detailing the history of Fukui Castle town, and a statue depicting Yokoi Shōnan departing for Kyushu in the winter of 1858 for a…

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