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Echizen City boasts Japan's largest share as a producer of high-quality handmade washi paper. Particularly, the five villages known as the Echizen Washi Village—Oizu, Otaki, Iwamoto, Shinzai, and Sadatomo—are collectively called the…

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The ruins of Fukui Castle are located a few hundred meters from Fukui Station, now surrounding the Fukui Prefectural Office building. Fuku-no-I, an old well said to be the origin of the name “Fukui,” can be found in the northwest corner…

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The Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins, located in Ichijodani about 10 km southeast of Fukui City, were once a castle town during the Warring States period (1467–1568). Starting in 1967, excavations rediscovered the layout of the town, including t…

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This gorge, carved by the erosion of the Kuzuryu River, stretches from the Kadohara district of Ono City to the Izumi district across the Hotohara Dam.Along the parallel National Route 158, the ever-changing scenery unfolds, and the beauty during t…

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The Five Lakes of Mikata—Mikata, Suigetsu, Sugako, Kugushiko, and Hiruga—are all clustered together into a small area of southern Fukui, but all distinct from one another. Each one has a different depth and a different level of salt in …

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Awara City operates the "Awara Gurutto Taxi" service, offering a more economical fare than regular taxis to encourage visitors to explore more of the city's attractions.One ticket (¥600) allows one ride between designated spots. P…

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A new means of transportation that makes getting to your destination more enjoyable. The attractions of Fukui are projected on the bus window using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) images, and the bus window changes rapidly, and…

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The island of Oshima is just off the coast of northern Fukui, near the Tojinbo Cliffs. With an elevation of 27 meters and a circumference of 2 kilometers, it is the largest islet on the Echizen Coast. For many centuries, this small, densely foreste…

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This massive wall in Shimokurodani, Ono City, was constructed for avalanche protection. It stands 15.5 meters tall and stretches 300 meters in length. Because avalanches once claimed many lives in this area, murals depicting wishes for eternal safe…

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This highland resort hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum.The experiential "Dinosaur Lab Room" guest rooms, launched in 2021, consist of 8 rooms in total.Featuring wallpaper depicting geological stra…

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A small hotel located at Skijam Katsuyama in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture.10 minutes to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum by car.20 minutes drive from Fukui-Kita JCT on Hokuriku Expressway to Katsuyama IC on Chubu Jukan Expressway.Hotel par…

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Kehi Jingu Shrine has been famous for its “Chomeisui,” or “water of long life,” for roughly 1,300 years. When the shrine was rebuilt in the year 702, a water spring was discovered here. It was considered sacred because the s…

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Wakasa-wada Beach, near the southwestern tip of Fukui, is a popular summer destination for its soft white sand and shallow, clear blue water. The beach offers peace of mind, as well, with lifeguards on duty during swimming season. This was the firs…

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The Echizen Matsushima Aquarium offers a unique variety of up-close experiences. Watch penguins march through the aquarium’s outdoor area, see an exciting dolphin show, or stretch out on a clear floor above a fish tank. Visitors can even touc…

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The Rainbow Line Summit Park is along the Rainbow Line, an 11-kilometer road that runs through the mountains around the Five Lakes of Mikata. It is the only place that offers a view of all five lakes at once. The park is located at the top of Mt. B…

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Enjoy a tour of the indoor baths at 10 inns in Awara Onsen, plus a little gourmet experience featuring Japanese sweets and local sake—all for just ¥1,500! Explore inns beyond your own lodging! You might even find your next place to stay!?Participat…

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SOY JOY Park offers fun for everyone from beginners to experts, featuring three lanes with varied-sized features suited to different skill levels. The big kicker in front of the restaurant is also popular. The upper Romance Area boasts an ungroomed…

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Highlights Yuto Takeuchi is an eyewear craftsman at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyewear factory specializing in plastic-rimmed frames. He designs a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from stylish everyday pieces to artistic creations. He has al…

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Located halfway up Nishiyama Park, this is "Japan's smallest zoo." It houses popular animals like the red panda, as well as red-crowned cranes and squirrel monkeys. The adjoining "Red Panda House" allows visitors to see red …

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The ruins of Kitanosho Castle can be found at Shibata Park. Construction of the castle was started in 1575, by the warlord Shibata Katsuie (c. 1523–1583), but it was destroyed in 1583 with Shibata’s defeat. The park also includes a shri…

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