Attractions

American Sycamore Avenue

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…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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American Sycamore Avenue

Karikomi Pond [Currently Closed to Traffic]

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…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Karikomi Pond [Currently Closed to Traffic]

Autumn Foliage at Yashaga Pond

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

  • Tannan
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Autumn Foliage at Yashaga Pond

Autumn Foliage at Nishiyama Park

This park, renowned for its cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn foliage, features approximately 1,600 maple trees. Come autumn, the entire park bursts into vivid red hues. The grounds also offer numerous spots for both children and adults to enjoy…

  • Tannan
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Autumn Foliage at Nishiyama Park

Shingū Shrine

This historic shrine is notable for its towering ginkgo tree. Climb the long staircase within the grounds to reach Atago Shrine, where you can also enjoy the scenery. During the annual festival held every October, mikoshi portable shrines and float…

  • Wakasa
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Shingū Shrine

Site of Hagino Elementary School, Oimatsu Branch School

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 …

  • Tannan
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Site of Hagino Elementary School, Oimatsu Branch School

Avenue of Japanese pagoda trees

Near Asahi Park, along the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17, a row of Japanese pagoda trees (also known as American pagoda trees) stretches for about 800 meters. As street trees, they begin to change color slightly earlier than the m…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Avenue of Japanese pagoda trees
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