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The Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove, stretching to the innermost part of Tsuruga Bay, is a scenic spot renowned for its white sands and green pines. It is counted among Japan’s three great pine groves and has been designated a National Scenic Sp…

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The post town of Kumagawa-juku was established in 1589, as a place for travelers to rest between Kyoto and the Wakasa region of southern Fukui. Visitors today can explore its traditional townscape, lined with buildings that date back to the Edo per…

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Spanning an area more than four times the size of Tokyo Dome, this is Fukui’s most spectacular cosmos field, featuring approximately 100 million blooming cosmos flowers. Blooms typically begin around late September and reach their peak by mid…

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A Zen temple belonging to the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai school. It is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō during the Tenpyō-hōji era in what is now Yoshié, Sabae City. After falling into ruin, it was restored during the…

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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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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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This ancient shrine enshrines Emperor Chuai and six other deities, and is known as the “First Shrine of Echizen” and the “Guardian Deity of the Hokuriku Region.” The grand torii gate, said to have been built from driftwood t…

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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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A logo sculpture shaped like the word "ECHIZEN" has appeared on the grounds of Roadside Station Echizen! Why not try capturing an Instagram-worthy shot with the sea as your backdrop?*Nighttime illumination is currently in effect. (Illumination hour…

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Along the Echizen Coast, renowned for its many natural rock formations and scenic wonders, stands a pair of massive rocks resembling footprints, each 5 meters tall and 2 meters wide. Legend has it these are the footprints left by the gods as they w…

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The area features a drive-in road, hiking trails, and observation decks. Visitors can enjoy nature through activities like birdwatching and forest bathing amidst rich greenery, including pure beech forests. Mount Kariyasuyama, towering near the bor…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

A 7-minute walk from Fukui Station. An ideal location for both business and leisure. Features a flat parking lot and a multi-level parking garage with 50 spaces! The top floor features a large public bath with natural hot spring water and a sauna. …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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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Kehi no Matsubara, one of the three largest pine groves in Japan, and the approximately 1 km-long sandy beach are colored in vivid contrasts of green and white. With facilities such as marine playground equipment for children, this beach is recomme…

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Located at the northernmost tip of Echizen Town, this scenic spot features cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, where numerous rock formations created by sea erosion can be seen. It is renowned as a major colony of Echizen narcissus. Nearby at…

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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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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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Upstream along the Ichijō River, which flows through the Asakura Clan Ruins, lies Ichijō Falls, where a majestic stream of water cascades 17 meters. This site is known as the place where the Great Master Taichō enshrined Hakusan Daigongen and found…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

"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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Three units (each with a toilet) are installed in the calm waters of Tsuruga Bay, close to the sandy beach, and stable. Large sunshade tents (with tables), rest areas, and other facilities are also available, making it easy to enjoy meals. making i…

• Wakasa