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Site of Kanegasaki Castle
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…
- Wakasa
Takidanji Temple
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…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Soma Castle Ruins
Mount Somayama, standing at 492 meters above sea level, was once called the Hiei of the North. During the Nanbokucho period, it became a stronghold for the Southern Court and was the site of many wars. Overlooking the Hokuriku Expressway, the castl…
- Tannan
Wakasa Obama Fish Center
The Wakasa Obama Fish Center is a compact seafood market. It is a popular destination for home cooks and restaurant owners in the community, particularly early in the morning. The sellers here sell fresh, locally caught seafood, as well as local pr…
- Wakasa
Rokuroshi Highlands
The tranquil pastoral landscape of the highland area is dotted with enjoyable facilities, perfect for savoring outdoor life. These include the "Okuetsu Highlands Ranch" where dairy cows graze, "Maruyama Park" where you can barbecue, the "Tron Hot S…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Suishohama Swimming Beach
Suishohama Beach (literally, “Crystal Beach”) is a lively destination in summer, to swim or to enjoy the beach. In addition to swimming in the crystal-clear water and relaxing on the sparkling sand, this is a popular place for water spo…
- Wakasa
Okamoto Shrine, Otaki Shrine
Okamoto-Otaki Shrine is Japan’s only shrine dedicated to the goddess of paper. Nowadays, it is known for its history, beautiful grounds, and its unusual architecture: a single large, complex roof connects and combines Okamoto and Otaki Shrine…
- Tannan
Kumagawa-juku Historic Post Town
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…
- Wakasa
Gotanjoji Temple
Located in the quiet mountains of Shoden-cho, Echizen City, Gotanjoji Temple ーof the Soto Zen Buddhist sectー is a temple specializing in ascetic practices where monks devote themselves to daily training.Commonly called "Neko-dera," or c…
- Tannan
Hakusan Shrine (Ikeda Town)
Shizuhara Village's Shirayama Shrine stands quietly, with ancient cedar and zelkova trees of unknown age standing side by side before its torii gate. Until the late Edo period, Noh plays were dedicated here, and many ancient Noh masks, costumes, an…
- Tannan
Natural Hot Spring Hanabutae no Yu Dormy Inn Fukui
7-minute walk from Fukui Station! Features separate gender-specific large baths with natural hot springs to soothe your fatigue. Offers a "breakfast included plan" rarely found in other prefectures, with high satisfaction ratings.Valid for approxim…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Weeping Cherry Tree at Sanpōishi Kannon
The principal statue of Kannon Bodhisattva lacks a right hand. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi carved the statue overnight, but when a rooster crowed at dawn, he descended the mountain leaving only the right wrist behind. For this reason, it is said…
- Wakasa
Masuya Dam
A rock-fill dam approximately 100 meters high will be constructed upstream of the Masugawa River, storing an effective water volume of 23.1 million cubic meters (roughly twice that of the nearby Hirono Dam). This dam will have the fourth-largest st…
- Tannan
Kuguri Kofun (Stone Chamber)
This ancient tomb in Kusunoki, Awara City, is a prefecturally designated historic site. Its ceiling and rear wall are constructed from a single slab of tuff, exhibiting the advanced structural features of the late Kofun period. It is also a rare to…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Eiheiji Dam
Completed in 2001, this dam is located upstream on the Eiheiji River, a first-class river in the Kuzuryu River system. It was constructed for flood control, unspecified water use, and water supply purposes. It is a gravity concrete dam with a heigh…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Bicycle Rental - Katsuyama City - Echizen Railway Katsuyam…
Habutae Mochi's Hometown Maeda Seika Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1954, this long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, is a purveyor to the Grand Head Temple Eiheiji. It is a "department store of Habutae mochi," offering the three major signature sweets&m…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Nishiyama Park
Nishiyama Park is a large public park known for its seasonal beauty, traditional garden, and zoo. In addition to 1,000 cherry blossom trees that bloom in late March and April, Nishiyama Park draws visitors for its 50,000 azalea bushes, which bloom …
- Tannan
Kehi no Matsubara Pine Grove
Kehi no Matsubara is a beach over a kilometer long, lined with some 17,000 Japanese red and black pine trees. There are walking trails here, for year-round views of the green of the pines and the white of the sand, against the blue of the Sea of Ja…
- Wakasa
Wakasa Takahama Sea Fishing Park
A spot where you can enjoy fishing all day long from the breakwater and fishing pier. Rental fishing rods are available (limited quantity), making it easy for beginners to enjoy fishing. It's also a scenic fishing spot with views like the pier span…
- Wakasa
