DISCOVER FUKUI

Highlights The Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is the production center for Echizen lacquerware, a tradition spanning over 1,500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware, produced here, accounts for over 80% of Japan's commercial…

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On clear days, the Imazuka 365 Ski Resort offers a breathtaking panorama of nature, with views stretching to the distant Hakusan mountain range. A Kids Park is also available, ensuring even the youngest children can enjoy themselves safely.

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"Echizen Daffodils" is the collective term for the Japanese daffodils that bloom along the Echizen coast. Along with the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, it is counted among Japan’s three majo…

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Hotel Alpha One Sabae, located in front of Sabae Station on the Hapi-Line, is just a 5-minute drive from the Sabae Interchange. Furthermore, its 77 parking spaces are the largest in Sabae.Close to the city center and government offices, it's id…

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The birthplace of the Oda clan, the Oda family, the Tsurugi Shrine with its approximately 1,800-year history, and Echizen ware—one of Japan's six ancient kilns, renowned for its natural elegance. In this land steeped in such history and t…

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Netmaster's Inn. We take pride in our sashimi dishes. Enjoy fresh seafood caught by our own boat, the Hamazen Maru. During winter crab season, we serve freshly boiled crab right at your table. Though a small inn, we aim to provide the family-li…

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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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Mount Somayama, standing at an elevation of 492 meters, was once called the Hiei of the North, referring to the famous Kyoto mountain. During the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392, it became a stronghold for the Southern Court and was the site of many…

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Echizen Lacquerware boasts a 1,500-year history and holds an 80% share of the market for professional tableware used in hotels and restaurants. At the Urushi no Sato Kaikan, you can enjoy everything from viewing exhibits and shopping to watching de…

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A guided tour exploring cultural assets scattered around JR Sabae Station, local eateries for a food crawl, and eyewear "Instagrammable" photo spots. 【Sample Itinerary (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)】 ①10:00 Meet at Happi LineSabae Station Front　G…

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A park adjacent to Kōzenji Temple, said to be the birthplace of the legendary swordsman Sasaki Kojirō. Centered around a statue of Kojirō, it features a pond, a stone stage, and other evocative spaces. Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed from early Marc…

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In 1896, the section between Tsuruga and Fukui on the former Hokuriku Line opened. Particularly challenging was the stretch between Tsuruga and Imajo, characterized by rugged mountains and steep gradients. Twelve tunnels were excavated here, eleven…

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The closest beach to National Route 8 within Minami-Echizen Town. Improvements to the surrounding area have made it easier to use. Nearby stands the Ukon Family Residence, home of the Kitamaebune shipowners.

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This craft museum, with its rare udatsu-style gabled roof that creates an atmosphere befitting the village of washi paper, allows visitors to observe traditional craftsmen using old-fashioned tools to make washi paper. To create high-quality washi,…

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This garden is a “pond-viewing style landscape garden” that once belonged to the residence of the Umeda clan, a powerful local family in Ikeda Village. Descended from Taira no Yorimori, the Umeda family settled in this area following th…

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The greatest benefit is the breathtaking view.First, take your time to savor this feeling of pure bliss.By day, the Sea of Japan; by evening, the setting sun; by night, a star-filled sky and fishing lights—a grand panorama unfolds.Each bath o…

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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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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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This is a large temple of the Honzan class within the Hokke-shu Shimon-ryu sect, boasting five sub-temples.Based on the size of the temple grounds recorded in ancient documents and the location of ancient grid-pattern settlement remains preserved i…

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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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