Attractions

Takefu Central Park

Every autumn, this park hosts the Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. Supervised by picture book author Kako Satoshi, it features the popular "Daruma-chan Plaza" beloved by children.

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Takefu Central Park

Honzan Seishō-ji Temple

Seishōji Temple, associated with Saint Shinran and cherished as "Sabae's Head Temple," is one of the Ten Head Temples of Jōdo Shinshū, alongside Kyoto's Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganji. The Gokekidō Hall at the center of the temple grounds is t…

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Honzan Seishō-ji Temple

Kabutoyama Kofun

Located on the Sabae Plateau, this circular burial mound stands approximately 8 meters tall with a double-tiered structure and is surrounded by a moat. It is one of the largest in the Hokuriku region and is designated as a National Historic Site.

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Kabutoyama Kofun

Kono Beach (Minami-Echizen Town)

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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Kono Beach (Minami-Echizen Town)

Sabae Shinmei Ryokan

A homey inn, long stays welcome

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Sabae Shinmei Ryokan

Hamazen Ryokan (Echizen Town)

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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Hamazen Ryokan (Echizen Town)

Warmth Tea House

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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Warmth Tea House

Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum

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 original…

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Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum

Sabae City Cultural Center

Sabae City Cultural Center reopened on April 1, 2021, after approximately one and a half years of seismic retrofitting work.

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Sabae City Cultural Center

Sushi Ich

A warm inn nestled in the mountain countryside, featuring an all-wooden, single-story structure with tatami-floored corridors, changing rooms, and wash areas. The detached guest room offers a spacious 15-tatami Japanese-style room connected by a wi…

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Sushi Ich

Isaribi Open-Air Public Bath

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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Isaribi Open-Air Public Bath

Sabae Dai-ichi Hotel

Located along National Route 8, this business hotel boasts a convenient location near Sabae Station and the expressway interchange, delighting many guests. Using the expressway, Eiheiji Temple is about 30 minutes away, and the Echizen Coast is abou…

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Sabae Dai-ichi Hotel

Kazura Bridge

The Forest and River Promenade is a four-kilometer trail through the lush natural environment of Ikeda. Surround yourself with cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, and red leaves in autumn. The trail passes by Tree Picnic Adventure Ikeda …

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Kazura Bridge

Suwaazuki Shrine

The main hall, built approximately 500 years ago, is a graceful shrine designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Its architecture masterfully blends Japanese, Tang, and Indian styles. The vermilion-lacquered mountain gate within the pre…

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Suwaazuki Shrine

【Opening in 2024】Shirahama Beach (Echizen Town)

Paid parking and public restrooms are available. The gravel beach is a manageable size, making it safe for small children.【Beach】Gravel Beach The beach will open for swimming in 2024. Operating Period: July 10th to August 20th

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【Opening in 2024】Shirahama Beach (Echizen Town)

Umeda Garden (Nationally Designated Scenic Spot)

This garden is a pond-viewing style landscape garden that served as the residence of the Umeda clan, a powerful family in Ikeda Village. The Umeda family descended from Taira no Morimori and established their residence here after the Kurikara and S…

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Umeda Garden (Nationally Designated Scenic Spot)

Fukui Prefectural Sabae Youth Center

Located in the Tannan region, which flourished as the center of Echizen Province since ancient times, this facility offers traditional crafts such as lacquerware, pottery, cutlery, and Japanese paper, as well as eyewear boasting the top domestic ma…

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Fukui Prefectural Sabae Youth Center

Panda Land: Adventure Forest (Nishiyama Park)

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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Panda Land: Adventure Forest (Nishiyama Park)

Feel like an eyeglass craftsman! Kids' eyeglass-making exp…

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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Learn from a Traditional Craftsman of Echizen Lacquerware:…

■Highlights At Nishikikuri Lacquerware Shop in Kawada, the town of Echizen lacquerware, brothers run a lacquer workshop. In this experience, you'll receive hands-on instruction directly from Masataka Nishikikuri, the elder brother and artisan at Ni…

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