DISCOVER FUKUI

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)…

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Built in 1866 to house remnants of the Mito Tengu Party who had been placed under the custody of the Obama Domain. Only the surrounding stone walls remain today.　On November 1, 1864, the Mito Tengu Party raised their banner at Mount Tsukuba in Hit…

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This facility opened in April 2007 as the Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum after her birthplace and personal belongings were donated to Obama City. It displays Tomiko's personal belongings and song manuscripts. It was the filming location for the de…

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In June 2008, the Kobanishi District, an area preserving its traditional townscape, was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. This museum is a traditional Kyoto-style machiya townhouse built d…

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On refreshing Sunday mornings, we offer freshly harvested vegetables, seafood, flowers, processed goods, and crafts at affordable prices. The market runs from March to December, opening at 9:00 AM and closing when items sell out. *Starting in fisca…

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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…

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Adjacent to the city center about 2 km from JR Tsuruga Station, you can experience a familiar natural landscape that evokes nostalgia, where medaka fish and diving beetles inhabit the small stream and fireflies flit about in summer. Over 2,000 spec…

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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 …

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This nature-filled park, spanning 300,000 square meters overlooking Uchiura Bay, features 7,000 cherry trees and 500 peonies, azaleas, and other seasonal flowers. Within the grounds, you'll find an outdoor sculpture garden, the Takumi Art Museum di…

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The water is clean, making it safe for families with children to enjoy swimming. The guesthouse is right next to the beach, making it perfect for overnight guests.

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Commander Tsutomu Sakuma of Submarine No. 6, whose example remains a standard for naval officers to this day. His diaries and personal effects, which convey his thoughts, are on display.

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Shōraku-ji Temple, the 32nd temple on the Wakasa Thirty-Three Kannon Pilgrimage, was founded in 764 by the monk Gyōki. It is said that Gyōki himself carved the principal image, the Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva, from sacred wood found in the mountains …

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The seated statue of Fudō Myōō, believed to date from the Heian period, is designated an Important Cultural Property. Its imposing and majestic appearance has earned it the alternate name "Wave-Cutting Fudō," and it is revered by fishermen.

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The enshrined deity is Empress Jingū, wife of Emperor Chuai at Kibitsu Shrine, revered as the "Goddess of Childbirth." On July 22 each year, a nationally rare ritual called the Sōsan Festival takes place, where the enshrined deity of Emperor Chuai …

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This Soto Zen temple serves as the family temple of the Sakai clan, lords of Obama Domain, and houses the graves of successive generations. It stands on the site of the 1552 residence of Wakasa guardian Takeda Motomitsu, surrounded by moats dug int…

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In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…

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Exploring Kibijingu Shrine Exploring Kagura Shopping StreetAt Kagura-cho 1-chome Shopping Street, located before the large torii gate of Kibitsu Shrine, wooden plaques (¥700 each) inscribed with words connected to each shop are available. They are …

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As its name ーwhich loosely translates to "white beach"ー suggests, this campground located near the northernmost beach in Mihama is known for its beautiful white sand. It features well-equipped facilities including showers, cooking areas…

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Wakasa Town is full of places to see, eat, and experience, including the natural beauty of the Five Lakes of Mikata, a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland, Jomon culture sites like the Toriihama Shell Mound, and local delicacies like Fukui plums a…

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A seaside hotel with Mount Wakasa Fuji looming right before your eyes. Features a marina, restaurant, and fishing pond.Enjoy swimming and barbecues in summer, and savor crab and pufferfish hot pot in winter.

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