DISCOVER FUKUI

Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen-Takefu is a facility adjacent to the new Hokuriku Shinkansen station, Echizen-Takefu Station. Many people associate Fukui with delicious seafood, and this roadside station, managed by a local fishmonger, has at…

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This shrine is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and is dedicated to the “Goddess of Paper,” a deity rarely found in Japan.About 1,500 years ago, when Emperor Keitai was in Echizen and was known as Prince Otori, a be…

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Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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Echizen Soba Village is a soba noodle factory and restaurant. Visitors can join lessons to learn how to make soba noodles made from buckwheat flour. The facility includes a shop that sells buckwheat products and various other local specialties.&nbs…

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Echizen Lacquerware Hall provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about and experience Echizen Lacquerware. Visitors can see traditional lacquerware artisans at work here. Hands-on workshops are available, to decorate lacquered wood or apply…

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Stars twinkle, and you feel the forest's breath. Hear nature's voice in the Eternal Grove.Yukyu Roman no Mori features thatched-roof houses, available to rent for overnight stays. Warm up by a wood fire in the open hearth in …

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With approximately 50,000 azaleas in full bloom, it is the most famous azalea viewing spot on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the azalea festival is held, attracting many visitors. The park also has a lawn, an athletics field, a Ja…

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A teahouse in front of the Noh Mask Museum. It's about a 3-minute walk to Kazurabashi Bridge. The most popular item is the handmade sweet rice dumplings, soft, slightly warm, and gently sweet. They also sell other handmade traditional snacks like r…

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■Highlights Yamaken Woodworking is the only company in Takefu, the heartland of Echizen cutlery, specializing in crafting handles for Japanese kitchen knives. While it's a part we rarely notice in daily life, the knife handle is packed with meticul…

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Echizen lacquerware is a traditional craft of which Sabae City in Fukui Prefecture is proud.This plan allows you to experience the artisans' skills up close through workshop tours and demonstrations,and experience lacquer painting yourself while re…

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Visit and experience Echizen Washi Village, Japan's premier handmade washi paper production area. Learn at the Paper Culture Museum, which displays 1,500 years of paper-making history all under one roof. Tour the Udagata Craft Center to witness…

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Shimobe Jurozaemon, a retainer of the Echizen Asakura clan who appears in the "Asakura Shumonki," "Nobunaga Koki," and "Akechi Gunki," maintained his residence in Shimano, Echizen (present-day Echizen City). He was ren…

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Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen opened on November 15, 2014.It serves as a gateway for tourism in the area, has a store for local products from the town and the prefecture, a tourist information counter, etc., and provides road information on…

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Wazumi-kan Municipal Pottery Studio is a hands-on facility where everyone from adults to children can enjoy pottery. Our pottery classes can accommodate up to 40 participants at a time. Young ceramic artists from the Nitten exhibition will kindly g…

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A tranquil public lodge surrounded by nature where you can relax and unwind! The cuisine, featuring local ingredients, is absolutely delicious. Plus, the restaurant's tofu dishes using the famous "Ota Tofu" are hugely popular! Savor t…

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The buckwheat noodles of Imajo, which impress even the most discerning connoisseurs, are cultivated with meticulous care amidst the region's harsh natural environment and climate. At the Imajo Soba Dojo, you can experience authentic soba-making…

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Staying in the Production Area: An Extraordinary Experience "SUKU" is a lodging nestled in the Echizen Washi production area.Step outside to find a townscape lined with nearly 40 workshops. Here in Imadate, Echizen City, the profound dept…

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Every autumn, this park hosts the Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. Supervised by picture book author Kako Satoshi, it features the popular "Daruma-chan Plaza" beloved by children.

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HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…

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