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【Renewal Opening Notice】Starting July 25, 2024, we newly offer three special rooms featuring traditional Fukui crafts. Kane-tomo Ryokan in Echizen Town introduces new Japanese-Western style rooms blending traditional Fukui crafts with modern…

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This 1,170-meter-long straight, five-arch brick tunnel features brick-built portals. Constructed as one of Japan's largest railway tunnels, it is known for its completion after arduous construction alongside the Habara Tunnel on the former Hoku…

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Enjoy fresh local seafood. Reservations accepted for Echizen Gani snow crab dishes with yellow tags from Echizen Port from November 6 to March 20.

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The Soja was a shrine invariably established at the location of the provincial capital. In ancient times, one of the major duties of the provincial governor was to make an annual pilgrimage to the principal shrines within the province.The Soja shri…

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This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in…

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This shrine is said to have a history as ancient as Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine). Its two wooden statues of male deities, created during the Heian period (794-1185), are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Legend has it that long …

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The American sycamore tree-lined avenue stretches for approximately 1 kilometer along the street in front of the Awara Police Station in Awara City, featuring 264 trees.The American sycamore is also known as the maple-leaved sycamore. It earned thi…

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Rich, deep, sweet strawberries born from soil cultivation.The variety is "Kaorino," known for its strong sweetness and mild acidity.Characterized by large fruit and a pleasant aroma.Compared to other varieties, harvesting begins earlier, …

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The Iris Garden on the shores of Lake Kitagata is one of the finest in Japan. From early June for about a month, approximately 200,000 irises of 300 varieties bloom in full splendor. In mid-June, the Awara Kitagata Lakeside Iris Festival is he…

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The Wakasa Nature Trail Cycling Course runs from Lake Mikata to Lake Suigetsu, where you can enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery by rental bicycle.Fees: *Please inquireHours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMRegular Holidays: None (subject to temporary closures;…

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Karikomi Pond, located at the foot of Gankyoji Mountain in the upper reaches of the Uba River, is known for a legend that Master Taicho once divided and restrained a great serpent dwelling in Senjaga Pond on Mount Haku. Surrounded by primeval fores…

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Notice of Temporary Closure We sincerely appreciate your continued patronage.This year, the Garden Club House (Suisen no Yakata) at Cape Echizen Daffodil Land will be closed from June 1 to September 30, 2025.We apologize for any inconvenience …

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Shikisai-no-Yado Hanatsubaki is a culinary inn boasting an exceptional location facing Wakasa-Obama Bay.While gazing upon Wakasa-Obama Bay, which transforms with each season, guests can fully savor dishes crafted from the bounty of the sea and othe…

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Play, Learn, Discover! The Future of Energy and the Future of Our PlanetFeaturing one of the world's largest virtual image theaters, an outer space power plant attraction supervised by world-acclaimed manga artist Leiji Matsumoto, and panel exh…

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"Writing things down, Opening the fan, What lingering echoes!" This is a gift verse composed by Matsuo Bashō during his journey along the Narrow Road to the Deep North, when he stopped at Tenryū-ji Temple. The Bashō Tomb was erected in 18…

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Our inn is located in a quiet historical zone, with the scenic Yokokan Garden adjacent to it. We offer Fukui-style hospitality. Because we are a family-oriented, small ryokan, our motto is to provide heartwarming hospitality.◆A place where you can …

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The Japanese garden with its beautiful seasonal scenery, the large bath with a view overlooking the Sakai Plain, the onsen egg making experience and footbaths will make you really feel like you are on a trip to Japan. We welcome you with a variety …

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Takidanji Temple, originally built in 1375, is a popular destination for its beauty, both inside and out. Visitors can see temple buildings that date back to centuries ago, and enjoy the scenery of the temple’s Japanese garden and mossy groun…

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A natural hot spring inn surrounded by greenery and nature, offering true healing. Enjoy the fresh-flowing spring water. The private baths are barrier-free and family-friendly. Be sure to try Fukunoyu's signature "Fuku Soba" noodles.V…

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The Taichō no Mori complex, featuring hot springs and lodging facilities, includes an adjoining vineyard. From mid-August to late September, grapes like Delaware and Kyoho ripen one after another, offering the chance to enjoy grape picking. Under t…

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