DISCOVER FUKUI

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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Visit and experience Echizen Washi Village, Japan's premier handmade washi paper production area. Learn at the Paper Culture Museum, which displays 1,500 years of paper-making history all under one roof. Tour the Udagata Craft Center to witness…

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Taicho no Mori, a place to connect with nature, is a hot spring lodging facility surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons throughout the year and soothe your daily fatigue in Taicho no Mori's renowned …

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A shrine at the trailhead of Mount Hino, also known as the Mt. Fuji of Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture), which has been a sacred mountain since ancient times. The inner shrine is located at the summit.During the summer "Mount Hi…

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The Soja was a shrine invariably established at the location of the provincial capital. In ancient times, one of the major duties of the provincial governor was to make an annual pilgrimage to the principal shrines within the province.The Soja shri…

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Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…

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Located next to Nishiyama Park, one of the premier azalea spots on the Sea of Japan coast, where approximately 50,000 azalea plants bloom in early to mid-May, is the "Michi no Eki Roadside Station Nishiyama Park," surrounded by flowers an…

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■HighlightsYamaken 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 meti…

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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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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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A teahouse in front of the Noh Mask Museum. It's about a 3-minute walk to Kazurabashi Bridge. The most popular item is the handmade sweet rice dumplings, soft, slightly warm, and gently sweet. They also sell other handmade traditional snacks like r…

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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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Nishiyama Park has added new attractions for children, featuring multi-dimensional play and exercise functions like the "Deck Roof," "Net Crossing," "Net Climbing," "Rope Wall Crossing," and "Roller Slide." The 8-meter-tall "Forest House Tower" is …

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HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…

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Opened in 2020, this is the largest indoor wood education plaza in the Hokuriku region. Spanning approximately 570 square meters, the spacious facility features areas where children can play using their minds and bodies. These include the "Ass…

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Opened in 1971 to promote Echizen ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. The museum features historical exhibits, displays and sales of contemporary Echizen ware, and live demonstrations by kiln masters. Visitors can also create their own orig…

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The Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum consists of the "Museum," which displays nationally registered tangible cultural properties; the "Former Mizuno Family Residence," relocated from Fukui; and the authentic tea rooms "Tenshindo…

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The Oda district, birthplace of the Oda Nobunaga clan, flourished alongside Echizen Province's second most important shrine, Tsurugi Shrine, and developed as a town renowned for its taiko drums.Guesthouse "Kinoko" is a renovated old f…

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Overlooking the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, our tranquil inn offers the unique simplicity and heartfelt hospitality of the Echizen Coast. We take pride in our fresh, live-caught fish dishes and our health-enhancing baths steeped in the atmosph…

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This Jodo-shu temple is a major temple with five sub-temples. It stands on the site of the former Shinshokoji Castle, built during the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392 by Shiba (Ashikaga) Takatsune, the provincial governor of Echizen Province (presen…

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