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"Echizen Daffodils" is the collective term for the Japanese daffodils that bloom along the Echizen coast. Along with the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, it is counted among Japan’s three majo…

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This tourist information center opened in March 2024 to coincide with the launch of the Hokuriku Shinkansen service to Fukui and Tsuruga.Three to four concierges, including English-speaking staff, are always available to assist with tourist inquiri…

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The approximately 2-hectare cosmos field in the Yakushigamiya district of Nokoucho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecturereaches its peak in mid-October, with approximately 800,000 cosmos blooming in full splendor.The cosmos bathed in the setting sun is…

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At "Dinosaur Square" on the west side of JR Fukui Station, visitors are greeted by a 7.3-meter-wide by 4.6-meter-tall dinosaur optical illusion that appears to leap out from the wall, a massive 45-meter-wide by 10-meter-tall dinosaur illu…

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Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…

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The island of Oshima is just off the coast of northern Fukui, near the Tojinbo Cliffs. With an elevation of 27 meters and a circumference of 2 kilometers, it is the largest islet on the Echizen Coast. For many centuries, this small, densely foreste…

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At Rupo no Mori, you can enjoy dome-style glamping with an attached natural hot spring inn, along with a variety of dishes prepared by our chefs.The facility also features on-site accommodations, a café, and a dining hall. With a camping gea…

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Nishiyama Park, where approximately 50,000 azalea bushes bloom in profusion, is the premier azalea destination on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the park hosts a grand “Azalea Festival.” The park features a spacious la…

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The ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are located on a small mountain overlooking Tsuruga Bay. Although there are many anecdotes from various periods, it is said that the castle was first built by Taira no Michimori in the late Heian period (794-1185) dur…

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Echizen City is the place where Murasaki Shikibu, the author of *The Tale of Genji*, lived away from the capital for the only time in her life.It is said that she visited here with her father, Fujiwara no Tameoki, who had been appointed governor of…

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Fukuchari is a shared electric-assist bicycle service available at cycle ports throughout Fukui City.Enjoy the comfort of electric-assist bicycles, even on hills, as a new transportation option alongside trains, buses, and cars.

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For those traveling by car, the Angel Line is a scenic drive offering beautiful views. This 9.7-kilometer road leads all the way to the summit of Mt. Kusuyagadake. Along the way, you’ll find a massive rock known as “Okami-iwa,” an…

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Lake Kuzuryu is an artificial lake created by the construction of a rock-fill dam. The "Yume no Kakehashi" bridge, built as a test project for the Seto Ohashi Bridge, blends gracefully into the dramatic mountain scenery and the vast reser…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

SOY JOY Park offers fun for everyone from beginners to experts, featuring three lanes with a variety of obstacles sized for different skill levels. The big kicker in front of the restaurant is also popular. The upper Romance Area boasts an ungroome…

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The roadside station "Kono," marked by its large windmill, is packed with information on Echizen Coast specialties and guides to local attractions. It's the perfect spot for a break during your drive. With ample parking, a café…

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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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This Sue ware kiln site dates from the late Heian period and is an exceptionally valuable kiln site that remains largely intact. (Prefectural Designated Cultural Property)

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Located in Ike-ga-hara, Hiraizumi-cho, Katsuyama City, this prefectural ranch was established in 1971 as a dairy cattle breeding facility. It remains a beloved destination for many as one of the few places where visitors can interact with cows. Acr…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Hokojima Island is located on the Echizen Coast in Fukui City, about 5 kilometers from Takasu Swimming Beach along Route 305 in the direction of Koshino. The island is a 50-meter-high columnar rock formation eroded by the rough waves of the Sea of …

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This beach, located in the northwestern part of Mikuni Port, is popular with families with children because the water is shallow. During the season, it also becomes a marine resort destination for those who enjoy yachting, surfing, and windsurfing.…

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