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A Jōdo Shinshū temple in Tsuruga City. Its main hall, built in the early Edo period, has been preserved almost unchanged to this day, making it a valuable structure that exemplifies the form of early Jōdo Shinshū main halls. Designated as a Prefect…

• Wakasa

Spring brings fresh greenery, autumn brings vibrant foliage, and winter brings snowy landscapes. Enjoy the hot spring experience at your leisure while taking in the natural beauty of each season. In addition to the open-air bath offering sweeping v…

• Tannan

A waterfall with a drop of approximately 40 meters. It can be seen at an elevation of about 830 meters, where the Tanigide River, flowing southwest from the plateau within Hōonji Mountain, turns its course southward. The "Echizen Geography Guide" r…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

  Operating the campground "Tomoyasu Seisakusho Morino Nekawa no Ne IWAYA" under the slogan "Play with Life," we aim to enrich our guests' lives themselves. Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, this campground is embraced by the pr…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

From Ota Bridge to Nogami Bridge, a magnificent row of cherry trees stretches along both banks, their branches reaching out toward the water. This is one of Echizen City's most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots.

• Tannan

This temple, originally the residence of Hidemi—a disciple of Kusunoki Masashige's younger brother—was converted to the Jōdo Shinshū sect. Its proper name is Kongōzan Okunenji. From the Tenpō era through the early Shōwa period, it produced many lea…

• Tannan

The area around Kinome Pass, which divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions, is historically fascinating with many preserved historical sites. Today, Hachifusuyama features the Imajō 365 Ski Resort, making hiking to the summi…

• Tannan

Long ago, Fudō Myōō drifted ashore here and was enshrined beside the waterfall, giving rise to its name. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom profusely throughout the area, making it a beloved hiking spot. The Waterfall Festival is held every year on t…

• Tannan

The story of Semimaru, famous for the verse "This place, this very place / Where parting and reunion part ways / Where knowing and not knowing meet at Ōsaka Pass," has been passed down. After wandering through the provinces, Semimaru arrived in Ech…

• Tannan

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…

• Tannan

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