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Kuguri Kofun (Stone Chamber)
This ancient tomb in Kusunoki, Awara City, is a prefecturally designated historic site. Its ceiling and rear wall are constructed from a single slab of tuff, exhibiting the advanced structural features of the late Kofun period. It is also a rare to…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Gotanjoji Temple
Located in the quiet mountains of Shoden-cho, Echizen City, Gotanjoji Temple ーof the Soto Zen Buddhist sectー is a temple specializing in ascetic practices where monks devote themselves to daily training.Commonly called "Neko-dera,&…
- Tannan
Asuwayama Park
Asuwayama Park, located on top of Mt. Asuwa, is known for seasonal flowers, such as weeping cherry blossom trees in late March and April. In spring, 3,500 cherry trees, selected as one of the "100 best cherry blossom viewing spots," bloom…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
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.
- Tannan
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…
- Tannan
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.
- Tannan
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.
- Tannan
Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station
The station building features a Western-style design with white as its base color, incorporating the atmosphere of the former station building, which is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It was developed alongside the former Kyoto…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Teramachi Street (Ono City)
Teramachi in Ōno City, a castle town known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuriku, was built as part of Kanamori Nagachika's castle town development during the Tenshō era. It features temples of various sects, primarily Jōdo Shinshū, and preserves its…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort
SOY JOY Park offers fun for everyone from beginners to experts, featuring three lanes with a variety of obstacles sized for different skill levels. The big kicker in front of the restaurant is also popular. The upper Romance Area boasts an ungroome…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Happiring
The first-floor "Hapi Terrace" (covered plaza) is a glass-enclosed, all-weather covered plaza equipped with a large video screen, available for various uses including events, presentations, concerts, and stage performances. Additionally, …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Site of Kanegasaki Castle
The ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are located on a small mountain overlooking Tsuruga Bay. Although there are many anecdotes from various periods, it is said that the castle was first built by Taira no Michimori in the late Heian period (794-1185) dur…
- Wakasa
Fishing Land Hyuga
This is a fishing pond located on Lake Hyuga, one of the Sanbōgoko lakes. It offers enjoyment for everyone from beginners to advanced anglers, and is also perfect for families. The surrounding area features the scenery of a traditional port town, a…
- Wakasa
Eiheiji Dam
Completed in 2001, this dam is located upstream on the Eiheiji River, a first-class river in the Kuzuryu River system. It was constructed for flood control, unspecified water use, and water supply purposes. It is a gravity concrete dam with a heigh…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Yoshizaki Gobo Temple Remains
A national historic site with 500 years of tradition. Rennyo Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, chose this place as the center of his missionary activities in the Hokuriku region, and even today the area is called "Renny…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Grave of Asakura Yoshikage
Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The Asakura clan flourished for five generations over 103 years, from the Muromachi period through the age of war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Echizen, was …
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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…
- Tannan
Mikuni Sunset Beach
Mikuni Sunset Beach, on the northeastern coast of Fukui, is a popular summer destination for families throughout the area for its shallow waters. It is also known for its natural beauty, particularly in the evenings as the sun sets into the sea. On…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Lake Kitagata
Lake Kitagata is a large lake near the northern coast of Fukui. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as fishing, and pedal-powered boats and bicycles are available for rental. It also serves as a place to relax and enjoy th…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Awara Onsen Ashiyu (Free Public Footbath)
The footbath is located in Awara Onsen YunoMachi Park in the center of the hot spring resort. Made of hinoki (Japanese cypress), it is said to be the finest footbath in all of Hokuriku. The footbath features lighted stained glass windows depicting …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
