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Approximately 2 kilometers southeast of Rapose Kawadori. The clear water of this valley, said to have been visited by Emperor Keitai in search of a water source, has long been used as drinking water by residents. It suffered extensive damage during…

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

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A shrine dedicated to Emperor Keitai. Legend holds that Emperor Keitai lived in Ajimano before his ascension to the throne. During the Muromachi period, the Kuratani clan maintained a castle here, and remnants of earthen ramparts remain to the nort…

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According to records of the Nichiren sect, the temple was founded in 1464. Its founder was Nichin, a Nichiren priest who authored the Treatise on Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Governance of the Nation. However, it was actually Kuwano-ya…

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Many villages were submerged for the construction of the Kuzuryu Dam, but the "Anuma Sōja" shrine, which consolidated shrines from the Anuma district, has become a popular spot among horse racing fans due to its name. The beauty of the four seasons…

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The mountain was named for its resemblance to the helmets worn by ancient warlords. It is a Troide-type volcano, with a dome-shaped summit. It is also called "Dainichi Mountain" because it enshrines the principal image of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Fukui Prefectural Library opened on February 1, 2015. It introduces literary works by authors connected to Fukui or depicting Fukui, alongside their original manuscripts and personal belongings, utilizing video and audio materials. It also supp…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Weekend evenings feature a diverse à la carte menu and natural wines to toast with The cuisine, featuring local ingredients, is authentic, with pasta and curry available for lunch. Weekend dinners also feature diverse à la carte options like pâté a…

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Experience the thrill of sea fishing on a circular pier extending 55 meters into the ocean.

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An independent temple. This temple was one of three where the Mito Tengu Party was held immediately after their surrender, housing 90 members of the group. Their treatment at the temple was generous, but after being handed over to the shogunate, th…

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Currently closed for relocation work. For details, please see below.Notice Regarding Relocation Work for the Mito Martyrs Memorial Hall (Former Herring Warehouse) - Tsuruga City This is one of the sixteen warehouses that housed the 823 members of t…

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Jishū sect temple. Founded in 1387 by Priest Kokua. By the late 16th century, it gained the patronage of Otani Yoshitsugu, lord of Tsuruga Castle. Decorated waist-high sliding screens, said to have been entrusted to the temple by Otani Yoshitsugu b…

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The majestic 30-meter waterfall on the mountainside of Kaminokura will surely soothe the hearts of visitors. An ancient legend remains: when Abe no Sekiōmaru, the head priest of the Abe clan, fled after losing a battle, a statue of Yakushi Nyorai e…

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As you reach the base of Myojin Cape near the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, Inogai Pond appears on your right. The surrounding area is a treasure trove for wild birds, featuring a bird-watching hut where you can observe their natural behavior.

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How about enjoying a barbecue party while admiring the beautiful waterfall and listening to birdsong? Please also use the rest facility in the forest, <House of Clear Streams>.

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This nature-filled park, spanning 300,000 square meters overlooking Uchiura Bay, features 7,000 cherry trees and 500 peonies, azaleas, and other seasonal flowers. Within the grounds, you'll find an outdoor sculpture garden, the Takumi Art Museum di…

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Offshore fishing rafts are available, making it a great spot for families.

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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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Following the old road through Ooi Town's Namashōshita district leads to Kanda Himegami Shrine. To the right of the main hall stand a Japanese mulberry tree and Japanese cedars, while to the left are Japanese cedars and cherry trees. The Japanese m…

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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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