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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
Shikisai-no-Yado Hanatsubaki (Dinosaur Hotel)
Shikisai-no-Yado Hanatsubaki is a culinary inn boasting an exceptional location facing Wakasa-Obama Bay.While gazing upon Wakasa-Obama Bay, which transforms with each season, guests can fully savor dishes crafted from the bounty of the sea and othe…
- Wakasa
Ooi Town Information Intersection Portal
Along National Route 27, "Portal" welcomes visitors with the full-scale SL Yoshitsune locomotive that ran at the Osaka Flower Expo. Inside, a panoramic model train delightfully moves around, drawing children's attention.
- Wakasa
To Sabae, the Holy Land of Eyewear. Crafting adult eyewear…
HighlightsYuto Takeuchi is an eyewear craftsman at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyewear factory specializing in plastic-rimmed frames. He designs a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from stylish everyday pieces to artistic creations. He has als…
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【Opening in 2024】Shirahama Beach (Echizen Town)
Paid parking and public restrooms are available. The gravel beach is a manageable size, making it safe for small children.【Beach】Gravel Beach The beach will open for swimming in 2024.Operating Period: July 10th to August 20th
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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,&…
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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
Shiroyama Park, Meikyodo Cave (Shiroyama Swimming Beach)
Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…
- Wakasa
Saifukuji Temple
The Jodo Buddhist temple Saifukuji was built in 1368. The temple is best known for its huge garden, more than 4,600 square meters in size. The garden is said to represent the Buddhist land of perfect bliss, with rich greenery in spring and summer, …
- Wakasa
Torii Beach Shirahama Beach
2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun) Both Shirahama Beach and Torii Beach are beautiful beaches with stunning blue waters. They offer just the right amount of sandy beach for families with children, with pine groves stretching out behi…
- Wakasa
Sotomo (Scenic Coastline)
Located along the northern coast of the Uchitomi Peninsula, these sea caves are a work of art sculpted by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Stretching for approximately 6 kilometers, the area features stunning cliffs and a series of unique rock …
- Wakasa
Hakujukan, Hotel Close to Zen
Located near the entrance to the approach of Eiheiji Temple. This "Zen-friendly lodging," positioned between a traditional inn and a temple lodging, allows anyone to easily experience the world of Zen amidst comfortable facilities and ser…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Field Station (Outdoor Dinosaur Museum)
The Outdoor Dinosaur Museum (Field Station) opened in July 2014 in Kitadani, Katsuyama City, Japan's largest dinosaur fossil excavation site. The museum is divided into three zones: the Observation Plaza, the Exhibition Hall, and the Fossil Dig…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Firefly Village
In the Kamicho district, located 5 to 10 minutes by car from the castle town of Ono City, you can witness the fantastical sight of fireflies dancing in the air throughout the early to mid-June period, amidst the rural landscape surrounded by satoya…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Katsuyama City Volunteer Tour Guide Club
The former grounds of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, Shichiri Wall, and the historic streetscape of the former Katsuyama Castle town within Katsuyama City are designated as a Japan Heritage site. The Katsuyama Volunteer Tour Guide Club will guide yo…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Hokojima Island
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 …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Wowride® XR Bus Ikossa Fukui Go
A new means of transportation that makes getting to your destination more enjoyable. The attractions of Fukui are projected on the bus window using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) images, and the bus window changes rapidly, and…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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
Katsuyama New Hotel
A 10-minute walk from our hotel brings you to the incredibly magnificent Echizen Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Echizen) and the Five-Story Pagoda, said to be the finest in Japan. Nearby lies the nationally designated historic site "Heisenji Hakusa…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
SABAE EYEWEAR HOUSE
The Sabae area in Fukui Prefecture is one of the world's three major eyeglass production regions, boasting a share of approximately 95% of Japanese-made eyeglass frames.On April 23, 2022, Sabae Megane House openedin Sabae City. Itoffersthe "MADE IN…
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