Attractions

Zuiunzan Kinpōji Temple

Founded around the Eishō era (1504–1521) by the great priest Tōmoku Chōju (second abbot of Ryūun-ji), this is a Sōtō Zen temple. Perched on a hill overlooking the mouth of the Kuzuryu River, it was called "Hiyoriyama" (Weather Mountain) because dur…

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Zuiunzan Kinpōji Temple

A Brief Note: The Museum of Japan's Shortest Letters

The "One-Stroke Letter: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum" has opened, showcasing past winning entries from the One-Stroke Letter Contest for Japan's Shortest Letter. The centerpiece of the permanent exhibition room, "FUMI NO TAKI," is a video install…

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A Brief Note: The Museum of Japan's Shortest Letters

Sake Brewery Tour

Kubota Shuzo, which also served as the model for the manga "Kura no Yado," is a sake brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period.Let's take a look inside the brewery where sake is crafted with a commitment to local water and sake rice.

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Sake Brewery Tour

Business Hotel Shoraku

Perfect for sports training camps.Room only: Single from ¥3,000, Twin from ¥2,500

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Business Hotel Shoraku

Fisherman's Hot Spring Inn Iwamoto-ya (Echizen Town)

Hot spring, bath with a view, seasonal seafood delicacies—abalone, squid, and more—fresh from the sea to your table via our own fishing boat. Echizen Gani snow crab exclusively from local ports. Relax with local fish and hot springs. Br…

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Fisherman's Hot Spring Inn Iwamoto-ya (Echizen Town)

Hidetake Ryokan (Echizen Town)

Enjoy fresh, live fish dishes prepared by our proud fishing masters. Savor fish caught fresh every morning in Echizen Bay.

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Hidetake Ryokan (Echizen Town)

Ryusenji Temple

Ryusenji Temple, known as a training ground for the Soto Zen sect, features a quiet atmosphere with pine trees lining its approach. Founded in 1367 by Tsuugen Jaku-rei, it served as the family temple for the Honda clan, feudal lords of Fuchu (aroun…

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Ryusenji Temple

Soanji Temple

Founded during the Yoro era (717-724) of the Nara period by the great master Taicho, this Tendai sect temple was originally located in Nojiri, Ikeda Town. It was relocated to its present site in Fuchu, Echizen, in 1533 (Tensho 2) by order of the As…

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Soanji Temple

Kokubunji Temple (Echizen City)

By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, E…

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Kokubunji Temple (Echizen City)

Omushi Shrine

This shrine is said to have a history as ancient as Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine). Its two wooden statues of male deities, created during the Heian period (794-1185), are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Legend has it that long …

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Omushi Shrine

Oshozu Spring

Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

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Oshozu Spring

Ebisu Shrine (Sube Shrine)

Built during the Nara period (710-794 CE), this shrine is known as "Wakasa Ebisu." It attracts many worshippers from within and outside the prefecture as a deity of prosperous business, fishing, and the guardian of children. Its vermilion…

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Ebisu Shrine (Sube Shrine)

Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia

Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia, a tourist resort facility with an appealing location overlooking Obama Bay. Enjoy a relaxing time with your family in guest rooms that all feature ocean views. Additionally, the spa adjacent to the hotel is fre…

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Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia

Ryusho Museum, Sakai City

This is a restored version of Ryosho Elementary School, said to have been built in 1879 based on designs by Dutch engineer Essel, now serving as a local history museum. The 1/5 scale model of a Senkoku-style Bezai ship and the 11-meter-tall Mikuni …

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Ryusho Museum, Sakai City

Grave of Asakura Yoshikage

Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The Asakura clan flourished for five generations over 103 years, from the Muromachi period through the age of war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Echizen, was …

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Grave of Asakura Yoshikage

Wakasa Town Mikata Storyteller

Wakasa Town is full of places to see, eat, and experience, including the natural beauty of the Sanbongoko Lakes, a Ramsar Convention-registered wetland, Jomon culture sites like Toriihama Shell Mound, and local delicacies like Fukui plums and puffe…

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Wakasa Town Mikata Storyteller

Echizen City Tourism Association Tourism Volunteer Guide D…

Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of government for Echizen Province during the Nara period and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The city center features charming streetscapes, including "Kuranotsuji…

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Maruoka Tourist Volunteer Guide

Maruoka Castle is the only surviving castle keep in the Hokuriku region.Its imposing presence exudes the dignity of ancient warriors.Its rare stone-roofed tiles are a must-see, and the castle tower foundation stone walls, built with natural stones …

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Maruoka Tourist Volunteer Guide

Fukui City History Volunteers "Storytellers"

We offer guided tours tailored to your preferences, showcasing Fukui City's many attractions including the Kitanosho Castle Ruins Park, the Fukui Castle Ruins (featured in the "100 Famous Castles" series), Mt. Asuwa , the nationally d…

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Fukui City History Volunteers

Lake View Pavilion PAMCO

・Plum baths using locally produced plums.・Three varieties of craft beer brewed on-site, including our exclusive plum beer available only here.・Seafood dishes featuring local marine products and vegetables. These are available year-round.Furtherm…

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Lake View Pavilion PAMCO
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