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Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a prime spot for cherry blossoms. The Asakura clan flourished for 103 years across five generations, from the Muromachi period through the age of civil war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Ec…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun) This is the birthplace of Takahama's beach, recently refurbished. With relatively fewer people, it's the perfect beach for those who want to relax and enjoy swimming.

• Wakasa

Ikegami Sunflower Park, located along the Sakai Northern Wide-Area Farm Road "Fruit Line," features approximately 300,000 sunflowers reaching their peak bloom around August each year. Covering a total area of about 50,000 square meters—roughly the …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Opening period: Mid-July to August 15Swimming hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Please do not approach the dolphins, even if they are present.Beyond the beauty of the coastline, the charm lies in the locals who greet you with smiles.Please note tha…

• Wakasa

Upstream along the Ichijō River, which flows through the Asakura Clan Ruins, lies Ichijō Falls, where a majestic stream of water cascades 17 meters. This site is known as the place where the Great Master Taichō enshrined Hakusan Daigongen and found…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

The area around JR Kuzuryu Lake Station is known as "Roadside Station Kuzuryu," and the "Izumi Fureai Kaikan" located in front of the station is a facility gathering a wealth of information on tourist attractions, event details, restaurants, lodgin…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This beach is ideal for families, blessed with conditions that minimize wave impact thanks to the rias coastline unique to Wakasa Bay.

• Wakasa

Fukuchari is a shared electric-assist bicycle service available at cycle ports throughout Fukui City. Enjoy the comfort of electric-assist bicycles, even on hills, as a new transportation option alongside trains, buses, and cars.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The neighborhood of Sancho-machi was once a geisha entertainment district, and offers charming shops and restaurants to explore. In Obama Nishigumi, the samurai once lived alongside the town’s merchants and artisans—today, visitors can …

• Wakasa

Mount Asuwa, standing at an elevation of 116.4 meters, features a statue of Emperor Keitai—who laid the foundation for Fukui—as well as a cluster of more than a dozen ancient burial mounds. Located on Atagozaka Hill, the area is home to…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Spanning an area more than four times the size of Tokyo Dome, this is Fukui’s most spectacular cosmos field, featuring approximately 100 million blooming cosmos flowers. Blooms typically begin around late September and reach their peak by mid…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The roadside station "Kono," marked by its large windmill, is packed with information on Echizen Coast specialties and guides to local attractions. It's the perfect spot for a break during your drive. With ample parking, a café…

• Tannan

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

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Lake Kuzuryu is an artificial lake created by the construction of a rock-fill dam. The "Yume no Kakehashi" bridge, built as a test project for the Seto Ohashi Bridge, blends gracefully into the dramatic mountain scenery and the vast reser…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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…

• Tannan

The large torii gate standing approximately 6.5 meters tall along the approach path and the red torii gate, constructed partly of wood and partly of stone, are valuable wooden torii gates built during the mid-Edo period. The main hall, with its cyp…

• Tannan

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

Bicycle rentals are available at Wakasa Hongo Station. *Please note that ticket sales are also conducted at the counter. Depending on train arrival times, you may experience a slight wait at the counter. ・When using the service, you will be requir…

• Wakasa