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Asuwayama Park
Mount Asuwa, standing at an elevation of 116.4 meters, features a statue of Emperor Keitai—who laid the foundation for Fukui—as well as a cluster of more than a dozen ancient burial mounds. Located on Atagozaka Hill, the area is home to…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Awara Onsen Ashiyu (Free Public Footbath)
Located within Awara Onsen Yunomachi Plaza in the heart of the hot spring town, this footbath—constructed entirely of hinoki cypress and featuring abundant use of Fukui Prefecture’s Shakudani stone—is the finest of its kind in the…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Yokokan Garden
A 10-minute walk from Fukui Station and about 5 minutes from the ruins of Fukui Castle, Yokokan Garden is known for its harmony between the garden and the buildings in it. The villa inside is set on a large koi carp pond, with a number of stone &ld…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kitanosho Castle Site & Shibata Shrine
The ruins of Kitanosho Castle can be found at Shibata Park. Construction of the castle was started in 1575, by the warlord Shibata Katsuie (c. 1523–1583), but it was destroyed in 1583 with Shibata’s defeat. The park also includes a shri…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Tsurugi Shrine
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…
- Tannan
Echizen Washi Village
Echizen City boasts Japan's largest share as a producer of high-quality handmade washi paper. Particularly, the five villages known as the Echizen Washi Village—Oizu, Otaki, Iwamoto, Shinzai, and Sadatomo—are collectively called the…
- Tannan
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
Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouses
Tsuruga Port, a naturally sheltered harbor, has flourished since ancient times as Japan’s main gateway. Old warehouses line the quayside, where the scent of the sea lingers, creating the unique atmosphere of a port town. On the eastern side o…
- Wakasa
Suishohama Beach
This beach attracts swimmers from both within and outside the prefecture. It is known for its fine, sparkling white sand. It is also a popular spot for people who come early in the morning to enjoy water sports such as windsurfing.The operating per…
- Wakasa
Yukemuri Yokocho (Awara Onsen)
Located within Awara Onsen Yunomachi Square, this food stall village is marked by nostalgic red lanterns. About 10 stalls offering a variety of cuisines, including ramen and teppanyaki, line the street, each serving up their signature dishes.The Aw…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Echizen Matsushima Aquarium
An interactive aquarium where you can see, touch, and learn while having fun. In addition to entertaining attractions like dolphin shows and penguin walks, you can touch sharks, giant octopuses, and doctor fish, and feed sea turtles and marine fish…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Azaleas of Nishiyama Park
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…
- Tannan
Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum
At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …
- Wakasa
Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center
The Fukui City Tourism Exchange Center, which opened in October 2023, is a facility designed to welcome and guide visitors to Fukui. The first floor features a waiting room, restrooms, and bicycle rental services, while the second floor houses a ca…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Ichijo Falls
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
"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…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Tannan
Fukui Tourist Information Center
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…
- 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
Okamoto Shrine, Otaki Shrine
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…
- Tannan
Hosshinji Temple
Established in 1522 by Takeda Motomitsu, the governor of Wakasa (now southern Fukui Prefecture), this temple belongs to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Though later falling into disrepair, it was rebuilt by Kyogoku Tadataka. It houses a monument to …
- Wakasa
