DISCOVER FUKUI

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>.

• Wakasa

Nishikogawa boasts 33 abundant spots and is a natural good harbor. Its water is crystal clear, and while the sandy beach is small, it offers a private beach-like feel where you can enjoy snorkeling. Recommended for those seeking a quiet getaway.

• Wakasa

Born in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, and raised in Hongo, Ooi Town, sculptor Shokichi Matsuki's works are displayed alongside exhibits showcasing Ooi Town's history and way of life from ancient times to the present.

• Wakasa

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…

• Wakasa

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

The Eiheiji Green Village Community Center opened in April 1993 as a lifelong learning hub. Centered around a gymnasium, the facility includes a multipurpose hall suitable for various cultural events, meeting rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. It is …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The large rock within the grounds of Oyatani Hakusan Shrine is a massive boulder over 20 meters in size, transported here by a debris avalanche triggered by the collapse of Mount Kyogatake volcano. It broke away from near the summit approximately 3…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Yuo Pass area has long been a key transportation hub and was frequently the site of battles, including the Genpei War, conflicts during the Nanboku-chō period, and the Ikko Ikki uprising. It is said that in 1578, when Shibata Katsuie improved t…

• Tannan

Chōshōji Temple was built on the site of Fujishima Castle from the Nanboku-chō period, and part of the castle's earthen ramparts remain within the grounds of Nishi-Chōshōji Temple. Fujishima Castle is said to have been built by Shiba Takatsune, a m…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ The official website for Tamagawa Cave Kannon is now availablehttps://tamagawa-kannon.jimdofree.com/ ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ While there are various theories, it is said that the origin…

• Tannan

The founding of Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, dates back to Meiji 32 (1899), when it was pioneered by Mr. Jinnosuke Yamauchi, originally from the former Fukui Prefecture village of Utsurimura, along with eight others. The sacred object that once res…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This castle site served as the Asakura clan's base in Echizen for seven generations and 130 years, until they established their castle at Ichijōdani. It is believed to have been built by Asakura Hirokage, who entered Echizen from Tajima Province's …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

At the northern tip of Echizen Town stands Torifunokui Rock, a massive cliff rising approximately 100 meters high. Its tip serves as a nesting ground for seabirds, and the name was given because their droppings appear white.

• Tannan

The entrance and exit feature a ramp with handrails, making it safe for children and the elderly. This beach is recommended for those who enjoy scuba diving.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open in 2024.Opening Period: July 10th to Aug…

• Tannan

You can choose from a variety of venues tailored to your needs, including multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and reception rooms. Simultaneous interpretation services are also available, making it suitable for international conferences and academic…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

• Tannan

This temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō. In the early Heian period (794-1185), it became an imperial temple commissioned by Emperor Murakami, and its name is said to derive from the era name T…

• Wakasa

The crystal-clear waters are perfect not only for swimming but also for observing fish. Colorful seashells wash up on the shore, and after swimming, you can enjoy walking along the sandy beach while watching the sunset.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

• Wakasa