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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 …

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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 …

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Parking lot users and their passengers may use it free of charge. ※Not available during rain or snow accumulation.

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This is the largest tumulus cluster in the Hokuriku region, comprising approximately 300 ancient burial mounds, including numerous keyhole-shaped tumuli. From the largest tumulus within the cluster, Kannabiyama Kofun, burial goods such as gold ring…

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Chikamatsu Monzaemon, famous for works such as "Sonezaki Shinjū," was born as the second son of Sugimori Nobuyoshi, a samurai of the Fukui domain, and spent his youth in Yoshie Town. The literary monument in the front garden of the Tachimachi Commu…

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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.

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Located in Echizen Town, this mountain stands at an elevation of approximately 540 meters. Its bell-shaped summit is composed of rhyolite and is steep, covered in deep beech forests.

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The Koyasu Kannon ーBuddhist deity of compassionー is enshrined in the inner sanctuary of Shokoji Temple. It was placed here by Emperor Kinmei, the son of Emperor Keitai, who was known for his deep filial devotion.The Kannon Bodhisattva is known fo…

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The American sycamore tree-lined avenue stretches for approximately 1 kilometer along the street in front of the Awara Police Station in Awara City, featuring 264 trees.The American sycamore is also known as the maple-leaved sycamore. It earned thi…

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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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The Iris Garden on the shores of Lake Kitagata is one of the finest in Japan. From early June for about a month, approximately 200,000 irises of 300 varieties bloom in full splendor. In mid-June, the Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival is he…

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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.

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

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This space lets you move your body comfortably and enjoy the pleasure of working up a sweat—whether through indoor exercise and training or games and relaxation under the sun. Designed as an age-inclusive facility, everyone can enjoy using it.

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This beach exudes a relaxed, homey atmosphere. Renowned for its scenic beauty—from the charming streets of Takenami to sunsets painting the coastline—it attracts many visitors who stay at local inns. The 2024 operating period is from Friday, July 5…

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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 yourself in the…

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A seaside bathing spot located in the area lined with hot spring inns of Tamagawa Onsen. Though a small beach, it's perfectly adequate for enjoying a swim. Nearby, enshrined within a rock cave at Echizen Misaki, stands the Eleven-Faced Kannon statu…

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In front of the buildings at Starland Sakadani, sunflowers bloom in clusters. The sight of sunflowers blooming across the entire slope conveys the vigor of summer. Best viewing period: Early to late July

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Located in the Nagashima district lined with inns and guesthouses, this beach is also convenient for lodging.

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The defeated Heike fugitives from the Genpei War hid in the Seven Plains (Nashigahara, Oojara, Obanjara, Yukigajara, Takegajara, Iwanjara, and Sakanjara). By the Edo period, people had gathered to live in the largest, Nashigahara, which flourished …

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