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Wakasa History Museum

The Wakasa History Museum offers visitors a look at southern Fukui’s past. The museum’s exhibits include items that show the region’s history as an imperial food province, a collection of Buddhist art, and displays about the festi…

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Wakasa History Museum

Kumagawa-juku History Museum @ Kumagawa-juku Historic Pos…

This building was constructed in 1940 as the Kumagawa Village Office. It is a structure that conveys the rich history of Kumagawa, serving as a museum that showcases the history of Kumagawa-juku and the Saba Kaido, or Mackerel Road.

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Former Tamura Residence

The former Tamura residence is the site of the former home of the Tamura Matazaemon family, who served as senior retainers of the Ono Domain (designated as a municipal cultural property).The main residence, built in 1827 (Bunsei 10), is one of the …

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Former Tamura Residence

Ga-Ono Kuzuryu Fossil Lab

The museum displays fossils that have attracted global attention—such as some of the world’s oldest Tyrannosauridae teeth discovered in the Izumi area and neighboring municipalities, Japan’s oldest bird footprints, and the world&r…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Ga-Ono Kuzuryu Fossil Lab

Ono City Folk Museum

This museum displays folk materials that are gradually disappearing due to changing times. The building was constructed in 1889 as the Ōno Magistrate's Court and remained in use until 1967. That same year, Ōno City acquired the main building an…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Ono City Folk Museum

Kogyoji Temple, Museum Hana-no-Kura

Kogyoji Temple was founded in 1406 by Shūgaku Shōnin, the third son of Shōnyo Shōnin, the fifth head priest of Hongan-ji. Its "weeping cherry blossoms in spring" and "ginkgo trees in autumn" are renowned, and the museum "Ha…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Kogyoji Temple, Museum Hana-no-Kura

Koyomi Kaikan

The Kōra-zukuri-style Calendar Museum is a unique museum filled with materials related to calendars, including rare ancient astronomical instruments and calendars from bygone eras. It was built in commemoration of the descendants of Abe no Seimei, …

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Koyomi Kaikan

Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum

The Wakasa Kuni Yoshikiyama Historical Museum introduces the history of Yoshikiyama Castle and Sakaki, known for repelling invasions by the Asakura army for several years and for being occupied by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, …

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Wakasa Kuniyoshi Castle History Museum

History and Culture Exchange Hall

Located next to the Kitamaebune Shipowner's Residence and the Ukon Family Residence, you can learn about a part of the history of the Kono district.

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History and Culture Exchange Hall

Takeshi Public Hall Memorial Museum, Echizen City

Completed in 1929, the Takefu Public Hall is a representative Western-style building from the early Showa period. It served as the town hall (city hall) from 1934 to 1955, and subsequently as a public hall, truly becoming a symbolic building for Ta…

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Takeshi Public Hall Memorial Museum, Echizen City

Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

The Fukui Prefectural Library opened on February 1, 2015. It introduces literary works by authors connected to Fukui or depicting Fukui, alongside their original manuscripts and personal belongings, utilizing video and audio materials. It also supp…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Fukui Prefecture Hometown Literature Museum

Noh Mask Museum

Ikeda Town is known as the "Home of Noh Theater," boasting numerous ancient masks at its various shrines. The museum displays over 100 Noh masks, including those passed down through generations and masks crafted by master mask makers. Regular mask-…

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Noh Mask Museum

Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …

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Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

NPO Volunteer Guide Kitamae Mikuni

Volunteer Guides Showcasing the Charm of MikuniWe serve as volunteer guides, sharing with tourists the charm of Mikuni Town—a historic port town that has long prospered through water transport.Our goal is to contribute to community developmen…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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NPO Volunteer Guide Kitamae Mikuni

Mihama Town Energy and Environment Education Experience Ce…

A facility that introduces the characteristics of everyday energy through various energy-focused experiences. In addition to power generation experiences, visitors can try out battery-powered cars and standing electric two-wheelers, offering fun fo…

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Mihama Town Energy and Environment Education Experience Ce…

Ishida Shima Handwoven Textile Center (Sabae City Textile …

Ishida Shima, the roots of Fukui's textile kingdom, flourished as a cotton cloth production area from the late Edo period through the Taisho era. To help visitors rediscover its appeal, the center offers Ishida Shima hand-weaving experiences and di…

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Echizen-cho Oda Museum of Culture and History

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…

  • Tannan
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Echizen-cho Oda Museum of Culture and History

Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

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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Chihiro's Birthplace Memorial Museum

Tsuruga City Museum

The building is the former main branch of the Yamada Bank, constructed in 1927 by local luminary Shōshichi Yamada. Designated a National Important Cultural Property, its opulent design symbolizes the prosperity of Tsuruga Port at the time. The buil…

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Tsuruga City Museum

Fukui Prefectural Museum of Art

The museum focuses on collecting modern Japanese paintings related to Okakura Tenshin, along with works connected to Fukui and Western prints, which are gradually unveiled in its permanent exhibition. It also hosts special exhibitions and offers ha…

  • Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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Fukui Prefectural Museum of Art
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