Attractions

Kongo-in Temple

Kongo-in Temple, exuding the simple atmosphere of a mountain temple, is a Soto Zen temple. It was founded in 1433.In 1610, Honda Tomomasa relocated it to its current site, where the castle of the former lord, Aoki Kii-no-kami, once stood. Within th…

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Kongo-in Temple

Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple

This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in…

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Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple

American Sycamore Avenue

The American sycamore tree-lined avenue stretches for approximately 1 kilometer along the street in front of the Awara Police Station in Awara City, featuring 264 trees.The American sycamore is also known as the maple-leaved sycamore. It earned thi…

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American Sycamore Avenue

Kaburaki Beach

Nearby is Yuubae Hot Springs. How about spending your days immersed in nature and your evenings relaxing at Yuubae Hot Springs?This open beach features playground equipment and a grassy park.

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Kaburaki Beach

Kariyasuyama Forest Park

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…

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Kariyasuyama Forest Park

Bicycle Rental - Wakasa Town - JR Mikata Station

The Wakasa Nature Trail Cycling Course runs from Lake Mikata to Lake Suigetsu, where you can enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery by rental bicycle.Fees: *Please inquireHours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMRegular Holidays: None (subject to temporary closures;…

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Bicycle Rental - Wakasa Town - JR Mikata Station

Mori no Hokago Village

Stay overnight at lodges or campsites and enjoy barbecues for a special experience.You can also enjoy tree climbing year-round, plus numerous activities to immerse yourself in nature, such as SUP and kayaking in summer and snowshoeing in winter.Wor…

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Mori no Hokago Village

New Sunpia Tsuruga (Dinosaur Hotel)

Approximately 10 minutes from JR Tsuruga Station, Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC, and Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Tsuruga Minami IC. Located in the heart of Tsuruga City, our hotel features cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from the sea, mountai…

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New Sunpia Tsuruga (Dinosaur Hotel)

Suibun Shrine

According to legend, when a nun bathed in the water due to the extreme heat, the spring dried up. Following an oracle stating "If you wrestle, water will flow," sumo matches were held, and water gushed forth. To this day, an annual sumo t…

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Suibun Shrine

Fukui Children's Family Center

The children's center offers a variety of hands-on experience zones where children can play, learn, and experience things, including a workshop zone where they can experience manufacturing and cooking, a play exploration zone where they can enj…

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Fukui Children's Family Center

Shiohama Beach

This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

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Shiohama Beach

Aoto Bayside Hills

At the Interaction Plaza, pony rides and feeding experiences are available (cancelled in case of rain), making it popular with children. There's also a dog run where you can play with your dog. Additionally, the facility features an American-style …

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Aoto Bayside Hills

Three-Sided Stone Kannon

Just beside Mikata Station stands the Mikata Stone Kannon. As you climb the stone steps, you'll find a stone rooster partway up. Legend has it that Kobo Daishi, carving the Kannon statue overnight, heard the rooster crow at dawn and left the right …

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Three-Sided Stone Kannon

Mount Fujikura and Mount Nabekura

Mount Fujikura is a relatively low mountain standing at 643.5 meters above sea level, located west of Imajo. There are three hiking trails to Mount Fujikura, each starting from Silla Shrine, Shirahige Shrine, or the Hachijuhachi-kakusho mountain si…

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Mount Fujikura and Mount Nabekura

Minshuku Ryōichi Matsushita

Just a 1-minute walk from Kibino Matsubara, one of Japan's Three Great Pine Forests and a designated scenic spot. Enjoy walking along the promenade. Savor home-style cooking featuring seafood and produce caught and grown in Wakasa.

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Minshuku Ryōichi Matsushita

Yoshizaki Temple Memorial Hall of Rennyo Shonin

Japan's only museum dedicated to cultural artifacts themed around Rennyo, cleansing both mind and body. Featuring a popular special exhibition, a museum shop selling Kyoto souvenirs, and the opportunity to float "Rennyo's Happiness Charms" down the…

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Yoshizaki Temple Memorial Hall of Rennyo Shonin

Memory Farm

Utilizing the environment and culture of Echizen Town, "Omoide-na" was established as a place for urban-rural exchange and information dissemination. It sells fresh and appealing products, including agricultural goods, crafts, and specialty items.

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Memory Farm

Nijidake Island Hot Springs Nijidake Island Lodge

Nijidake Island Hot Springs are lakeside hot springs. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, sea, and lake, this natural setting invites you to discover your own adventures. The retro-chic inn, housed in a 150-year-old relocated traditional Japanese home…

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Nijidake Island Hot Springs Nijidake Island Lodge

Fukui City Art Museum (Art Lab Fukui)

The Fukui City Art Museum houses and exhibits works by Hiroatsu Takada, a sculptor with ties to our city who spent the turbulent period around World War II in France. Centered on Takada, who cultivated friendships with a wide range of cultural figu…

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Fukui City Art Museum (Art Lab Fukui)

Wakasa Fugu Inn Shimokita

At Shimokura, we strive to serve our guests dishes made with ingredients of the highest quality and freshness. Our red sea bream, tiger pufferfish (known locally as "Wakasa fugu"), and mahata are all raised with care. We also use Wakasa wakame seaw…

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Wakasa Fugu Inn Shimokita
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