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Kairaigashimizu is cherished as sacred water that never dries up, even during droughts. Legend holds that 1,400 years ago, a princess of Baekje who crossed over to Echizen from the Korean Peninsula prayed to the gods and Buddhas. Rain began to fall…

• Tannan

2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun)This is the birthplace of Takahama's beach, recently refurbished. With relatively fewer people, it's the perfect beach for those who want to relax and enjoy swimming.

• Wakasa

From Takefu, where the provincial capital was located, one had to cross rugged mountains to reach the capital. However, crossing the lower mountains west of Takefu led to Minami-Echizen Town, from where it was relatively easy to reach Tsuruga by bo…

• Tannan

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…

• Tannan

This area marks the headwaters of the Shō River flowing through the city and is designated as a prefectural natural environment conservation area. Numerous wetland plant communities are found here, notably including willow-leaved cattail and water …

• Wakasa

Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and other natural wonders, we hope you will nurture a rich spirit through various experiences such as sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and green watching.

• Wakasa

The large Phoenix-shaped athletic play equipment is popular. Fukui Railway's "Moh 161-2" train car is also on display.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located on a small hill overlooking the streets of Matsuoka and the scenery around the Kuzuryu River. Visitors can also view the "Twelve Bends of Matsuoka," a characteristic feature of the castle town's layout. Within the park lies the Kasugayama K…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Taira no Kiyomori's grandson, Taira no Morimori, fought as a commander for the Taira clan. He achieved a great victory in the Battle of Hiuchi at Imajō's Hiuchi Castle, but was defeated by Kiso Yoshizane at the Battle of Kurikara Pass. The Tale of …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Shōraku-ji Temple, the 32nd temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, was founded in 764 by the monk Gyōki. According to legend, Gyōki found a sacred tree in the mountains, carved the principal image of the Holy Kannon Bodhisattva himsel…

• Wakasa

Recommended for enjoying leisurely beach time while staying at a minshuku on this small pebble beach.【Beach】Pebble Beach The beach will open for swimming in 2024.Opening period: July 10th to August 20th   

• Tannan

This shrine enshrines Chiyozuru Kuniyasu, the founder of Echizen-style swordsmithing.Within the grounds lies "Chiyozuru Pond," where Chiyozuru Kuniyasu is said to have drawn water while forging swords.Blacksmithing involves repeatedly tem…

• Tannan

Founded by the great monk Taichō, this site is said to have flourished greatly from the late Heian period through the Kamakura period. The stone nine-story pagoda, designated a National Important Cultural Property, stands at the foot of the mountai…

• Tannan