DISCOVER FUKUI

The Sacred Kannon Bodhisattva enshrined in Fukujuji Temple's main hall is said to depict the form of the princess from the Hand-Pestle Festival. It has also been claimed that this Kannon Bodhisattva was brought from Tang China.This seated statue st…

• Wakasa

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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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>.

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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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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.

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A quiet fishing village with a sandy beach close to the sea and beautiful surrounding rocky shores, perfect for families.

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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.

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The Kinome Old Road, which once served as the gateway to the Hokuriku region, has been traveled by numerous historical figures including Murasaki Shikibu and Matsuo Basho on the road to Imajo.

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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

A Zen temple belonging to the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai school. It is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō during the Tenpyō-hōji era in what is now Yoshié, Sabae City. After falling into ruin, it was restored during the Edo pe…

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

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

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This pass divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions. For 1,200 years, a checkpoint stood here as the gateway to Echizen. From the Edo period onward, the Maekawa family served as tea house attendants and mountain patrol officer…

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The site of Hagino Elementary School's Oimatsu Branch School is the former school building located in the Oimatsu district of Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture. The Oimatsu district is a mountain village nestled in a valley about a 15-minute drive up …

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The wooden demon masks (Tsuina masks) of parents and child at Kadashiwa Shrine, believed to date from the late Kamakura period, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. They are publicly displayed every February 11th, when the ritu…

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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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By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, E…

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Soba, a specialty of Imajo. Its history is long, with cultivation said to have begun 400 years ago. The best time to see the soba flowers is around late September.

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The surrounding scenery completely heals the fatigue of mountain climbing. The autumn leaves at Yashaga Pond are passionate yet refreshing.

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An ancient temple with a thousand-year history. In 1472, under the teachings of Rennyo Shonin, it converted from the Tendai sect to Jodo Shinshu. In 1575, during Oda Nobunaga's campaign against the Echizen Ikkō uprising, Enkyūji's chief priest Ryok…

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