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Mikuni Minatomachi prospered as a trading center for Kitamae-bune merchant ships from the Edo period (1603-1868) to the Meiji period (1868-1912). Even today, the town still retains an "Old Japan" atmosphere with its rows of latticework to…

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Established in 1488, this temple is a special head temple of the Tendai Shinsho sect. Its magnificent mountain gate is constructed entirely of zelkova wood. It features dynamic carvings, including the Sixteen Arhats, carp ascending a waterfall, and…

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Daianzenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple known for architecture, gardens, and Zen experiences. The temple offers zazen seated meditation sessions, as well as shakyo (tracing sutras), shabutsu (tracing Buddhist imagery), and kirie (cutting …

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At the bottom of Suigetsu Lake, one of the Three Lakes of Mikata, sediment from the past 70,000 years forms distinct stripes. These annual growth rings, known as "nenko," are recognized as the global standard for dating. Inside the museum…

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Yumeole Katsuyama is a museum dedicated to Katsuyama’s history of making silk fabric. Visitors can see the large old machines that were once used to weave silk, or try hands-on experiences such as weaving a coaster using a hand loom, or makin…

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Katsuyama Castle Museum is a registered museum with a keep consisting of five stories and six floors, which opened in 1992. The Katsuyama Castle Museum is Japan’s tallest building in the style of a castle tower, at 57.8 meters tall. The museu…

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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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Experience traditional hakama and kimono dressing at our long-established kimono shop. Enjoy the world of Chihayafuru with easy dressing over your own clothes.

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A shrine dedicated to Emperor Keitai. Legend holds that Emperor Keitai lived in Ajimano before his ascension to the throne. During the Muromachi period, the Kuratani clan maintained a castle here, and remnants of earthen ramparts remain to the nort…

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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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Why not go for a stroll around town wearing a yukata while visiting sweet shops? Everything you need for dressing is included, so you can come empty-handed. Our separate-style yukata and one-touch obi make dressing easy—perfect for first-timers! We…

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The Sosha shrine was always 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 Sosha shrine …

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Founded during the Yōrō era of the Nara period by the great master Taichō, this Tendai sect temple was originally located in Nojiri, Ikeda Town. It was relocated to its present site in Fuchū, Echizen, in 1533 (Tenshō 2) by order of the Asakura clan…

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This is the comprehensive visitor center for Hakusan Hieizuji Temple. It features touch panels, high-definition videos, and artifacts unearthed during excavations, serving as a guidance facility that introduces visitors to the temple's history,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Kanaz Forest of Creation features a modern indoor venue for temporary exhibitions, as well as an outdoor art space. Walking paths guide visitors to fifteen works of art, surrounded by nature. Placing this art outside creates scenery that varies…

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Angel Land Fukui is a children’s museum that aims to help kids develop an interest in science, outer space, and the world as a whole. The museum offers a practical introduction to science and space concepts. Visitors can learn through hands-o…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Echizen Daffodil is the generic name for Japanese daffodils that bloom along the Echizen coast. Along with the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, Echizen is one of the three largest colonies of daffodils in Jap…

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Welcome to the Warring States-era mountain castle hidden in the forest. The ruins of Jingūji Castle are the remains of a Warring States-era castle complex concealed within the woods. Covering an area roughly equivalent to 1.5 Tokyo Domes, it is bel…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Bhutan Museum is a museum introducing the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Why not visit this museum and experience the people, nature, and culture of Bhutan?

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A three-tiered waterfall plunging 100 meters from Mount Arajima, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The waterfall's name originates from a legend that "Buddha Gozen," beloved by Taira no Kiyomori and renowned as a master dancer who also appears i…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu