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Yuri Kōsei Plaza
A plaza located upstream of the southern end of Sachi Bridge over the Asuwa River, near the site of Yuri Kōsei's residence. It features a statue of Yuri Kōsei facing the direction of the former residence of his mentor, Yokoi Shōnan (located downstr…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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
Sun Plaza: Village of Greenery and Nature
This is a space where you can lie down on the endless green lawn, race around, and play safely even with small children. It features a running course, tennis courts with lighting, a roller skating rink, and more. There's also a campground, allowing…
- Tannan
Yūshi Beach
Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor the delicious fish of Wakasa Bay at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?
- Wakasa
Site of Takeda Kōunsai's Honjin (Shinbo Jinya)
On December 11, 1864 (Genji 1), the Mito Tengu Party crossed Kinome Pass and arrived at Shinbo Village (present-day Shinbo, Tsuruga City), coming face-to-face with the Kaga Domain forces encamped in Habara Village (present-day Habara, Tsuruga City)…
- Wakasa
Honoke Mountain
From the summit, you can see the Tannan Plains, Tsuruga Bay, and the Sea of Japan. It is cherished as a mountain where much of its natural beauty remains. Legend holds that Honoke Mountain derives its name from the watchtowers once used to signal e…
- Tannan
Masuya Dam
A rock-fill dam approximately 100 meters high will be constructed upstream of the Masugawa River, storing an effective water volume of 23.1 million cubic meters (roughly twice that of the nearby Hirono Dam). This dam will have the fourth-largest st…
- Tannan
Daikokumaru Castle Ruins (Miyake Kurokumar Castle Ruins)
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
The Holly of the Saito Juro Family
Saito Bettei Sanemori, a Heike commander who fought against the Minamoto forces led by Kiso Yoshizane during the Genpei War, is said to have planted this holly in his family home's garden when he returned to his hometown for the first time in many …
- Tannan
Mount Washikandake
For experienced hikers: two routes starting from the National Lodging House and the former Izumi Branch Office. For beginners: the Kuzuryu Dam route. All courses are surrounded by forest, offering excellent forest bathing effects.
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Three-Sided Stone Kannon
Just beside Mikata Station stands the Mikata Stone Kannon. As you climb the stone steps, you'll find a stone rooster partway up. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi, carving the Kannon statue overnight, heard the rooster crow at dawn and left the right …
- Wakasa
Bai-ji Temple
Maiji Temple, the second temple of the Hokuriku Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, is said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku. Its principal image, a wooden seated statue of the Horse-Head Kannon, is designated a National Important Cultural Proper…
- Wakasa
Tamagawa Cave Kannon
＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 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
