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Tomb of Shigemori Komatsu
Komatsu Shigemori Tomb, located near the Minamikawa Sand Control Dam in the former Noda-sho Village (Komatsu District). Komatsu Shigemori was the eldest son of Taira no Kiyomori. Legend holds that people associated with Taira no Shigemori fled to a…
- Wakasa
Yashiro Kannon Hall Fukuju Temple
The Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva enshrined in Fukujuji Temple's main hall is said to depict the form of the princess from the Hand-Pestle Festival. It has also been claimed that this Kannon Bodhisattva was brought from Tang China.This seated statue st…
- Wakasa
Eiganjiji Temple
Sōtō Zen sect. The first temple of the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in 1413 in what is now Eishin-chō. Relocated to its present site in 1607 by Uta no Sōtei. The Mito Tengu Party included 11 young boys. It is said that Ryudo, the…
- Wakasa
The Five-Colored Camellia of Mandokuji Temple
It is rare nationwide for a single camellia tree to bloom with five different colors. Many people travel from afar to see it, delighting the eyes of visitors. (Mid- to late March)
- Wakasa
Byobu Falls
From the rear of Kansai Electric Power's Reinan Substation in the Shinsho district of Mihama Town, follow the mountain path along the stream for about 40 minutes to reach Byōbū Falls. Plunging approximately 20 meters down three sheer cliff faces, t…
- Wakasa
Yashiro Beach
This beach with rocky areas is perfect for families looking to relax and enjoy swimming, as it offers activities like boating and offshore fishing.
- Wakasa
Inukuma Beach
The quality of the sand covering this expansive beach is unmatched even among the many beaches in Obama, making Inukuma the finest. Its rocky areas are also beautiful, perfect for fishing, and it's a beach that stirs the traveler's heart. This is a…
- Wakasa
Ginkgo Kannon of Daionji Temple
This standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon is carved into a ginkgo tree, estimated to be about 450 years old, standing near the mountain gate of Jōtan-zan Taiō-ji Temple. Believed to save people from all kinds of suffering, it attracts local w…
- Wakasa
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…
- Tannan
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…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Yoshino River
From Ota Bridge to Nogami Bridge, a magnificent row of cherry trees stretches along both banks, their branches reaching out toward the water. This is one of Echizen City's most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots.
- Tannan
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…
- Tannan
【Opening in 2024】Michiguchi Beach (Echizen Town)
There is a concrete beach with terraced steps, forming a pool-like area. Nearby are the day-trip hot spring facility "Michi-no-Yu" and public restrooms.【Beach】Concrete BeachThe beach will open for swimming in 2024.Operating Period: Wedn…
- Tannan
【Opening in 2024】Nagashihama Beach (Echizen Town)
This is Echizen Town's representative and only pebble beach. Nearby shops and facilities are available. You can also enjoy scuba diving in the crystal-clear sea. Plus, you get a panoramic view of the Echizen Cape area. After swimming, why not r…
- Tannan
【Opening in 2024】Kuriya Ohama Beach (Echizen Town)
Hidden behind private homes and hard to spot from the highway, this is a slightly off-the-beaten-path beach. Nearby is the open-air bath "Gyōka," where you can soak in hot springs while gazing down at the majestic Japan Sea. Immerse yours…
- Tannan
Kurodani Kannon
Kokubuzan Busshoji Temple, famous for its Eleven-Faced Kannon statue, is said to be the oldest temple in Ono City, having been founded in 807. The temple is home to a "stroking Buddha" statue, commonly known as "Obinzuru-san." I…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Johojisan Mountain (※Closed due to landslide investigation)
Mount Kurobe, with an elevation of 1,052.8 meters, spans Sakai City's Maruoka Town, Eiheiji Town, and Katsuyama City. The mountain features attractions such as Shimizu Kobara, Binzuke Jizo, Tsutsujigahara, and rock faces suitable for free climb…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Hakusan Shrine (Ikeda Town)
Shizuhara Village's Shirayama Shrine stands quietly, with ancient cedar and zelkova trees of unknown age standing side by side before its torii gate. Until the late Edo period, Noh plays were dedicated here, and many ancient Noh masks, costumes, an…
- Tannan
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…
- Tannan
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…
- Tannan
