DISCOVER FUKUI

Deep within the grounds of Suwa Azuki Shrine, about five minutes up a mountain path, it stands tall as if watching over Ikeda Town. This giant cedar, one of the largest in the Hokuriku region, stands 40 meters tall with a trunk circumference of ove…

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From Ota Bridge to Nogami Bridge, a magnificent row of cherry trees stretches along both banks, their branches reaching out toward the water. This is one of Echizen City's most renowned cherry blossom viewing spots.

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Roadside Station adjacent to the Hokuriku Expressway Nanjo SA (Upper). Accessible from both the expressway and general roads, offering dining and shopping at each facility.Directly connected to the adjacent park via a long slide, it functions as a …

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Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen opened on November 15, 2014.It serves as a gateway for tourism in the area, has a store for local products from the town and the prefecture, a tourist information counter, etc., and provides road information on…

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A seaside park located along National Route 305. Visitors can stroll through the lawn park and fountain plaza while gazing out at the sea. Nearby, the Ukon family residence—one of the five major shipowners of the Kitamaebune merchant ships that flo…

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This temple belongs to the Shin-shū Izumoji sect. A garden lies south of the temple's kitchen quarters and is designated a National Scenic Spot. It is a landscape garden borrowing the mountain range of the Hinoyama range as its backdrop, featuring …

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Echizen-yaki pottery kilns showcase and sell their products and works all in one place. The spacious venue permanently displays approximately 1,000 diverse items, ranging from traditional natural-glazed jars and vases to everyday plates and bowls, …

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If you're looking for an easy and casual way to enjoy the underwater world, we invite you to join us. Experience an incredible world beyond imagination: the weightless sensation you can't feel on land, fish you rarely see, and the magical light fil…

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The Echizen Kataribe no Kai volunteer tour guide group in Echizen Town is a group dedicated to sharing the natural environment, history, and culture of our hometown with visitors to Echizen Town.With a deep love for our hometown and a spirit o…

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Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of the provincial government of Echizen Province during the Nara period (710-794 CE) and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The cityscape exudes charm, featuring traditiona…

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A secluded hot spring inn offering tranquil moments, just a 10-minute drive from the city bustle. Comprising two buildings—the main building and the observation bath wing—connected by a 27-meter-high, 60-meter-long inclined elevator. It…

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Enjoy the view of the Sea of Japan from the natural Tamagawa Hot Springs (the sunset is beautiful) and savor the bounty of the sea!! Please try our winter-limited Echizen Gani snow crab (available from November 6th to March 31st). Our hot springs a…

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This 1,170-meter-long straight, five-arch brick tunnel features brick-built portals. Constructed as one of Japan's largest railway tunnels, it is known for its completion after arduous construction alongside the Habara Tunnel on the former Hoku…

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Heisei Echizen Hot Springs, where the changing seasonal scenery and the sound of the waves soothe the soul, is located in a prime spot overlooking the beautiful Sea of Japan.Indulge in a moment to forget your daily routine with our cuisine featurin…

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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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This complex facility houses a historical museum, library, and cultural exchange hall. The museum exhibits archaeological and documentary materials, models, and reconstructed dwellings, focusing on themes such as Echizen Ninomiya Tsurugi Shrine and…

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This is the birthplace of Chihiro Iwasaki, the picture book artist from Echizen City. The main building retains the charm of its era throughout, and the second-floor gallery hosts several special exhibitions each year. The annex, equipped with a pi…

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■Highlights Yamaken Woodworking is the only company in Takefu, the heartland of Echizen cutlery, specializing in crafting handles for Japanese kitchen knives. While it's a part we rarely notice in daily life, the knife handle is packed with meticul…

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Until the Meiji era, the "West Highway," commonly known as the "Horse-Carriage Highway," connecting Fuchu (Takefu) and Kono, played a vital role in transportation alongside the Kitamaebune ships. Horse-carriers, transporters who utilized horses to …

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Kono's ocean is brimming with a unique charm unlike any other sea. It possesses an atmosphere where you can encounter unseen landscapes—the pristine beauty of the water, the variety of fish, and the breathtaking scenery. Alongside spacious faciliti…

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