DISCOVER FUKUI

Kono's ocean is brimming with a unique charm unlike any other sea. It possesses an atmosphere where you can encounter unseen landscapes—the pristine beauty of the water, the variety of fish, and the breathtaking scenery. Alongside spacious faciliti…

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This beach attracts swimmers from both within and outside the prefecture. It is known for its fine, sparkling white sand. It is also a popular spot for people who come early in the morning to enjoy water sports such as windsurfing.The operating per…

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Nishiyama Park, where approximately 50,000 azalea bushes bloom in profusion, is the premier azalea destination on the Sea of Japan coast. Every year in early May, the park hosts a grand “Azalea Festival.” The park features a spacious la…

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Known as "the Mt. Fuji of Wakasa" for its beautiful mountain silhouette, this symbol of Takahama Town is also popular for hiking. Composed of two peaks—East Peak (693m) and West Peak (692m)—its shape appears different dependin…

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Tsurugi Shrine was burned down by Taira no Kiyomori in 1161, but Taira no Shigemori, Kiyomori's eldest son, rebuilt the shrine in 1164. Shigemori is enshrined at the Komatsu Ken'un Shrine within the grounds.Tsurugi Shrine is the second most…

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Founded in 1954, this long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, is a purveyor to the Grand Head Temple Eiheiji. It is a "department store of Habutae mochi," offering the three major signature sweets&m…

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Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…

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This is a bike-sharing service where you can rent a bike whenever you want and return it wherever you like. Anyone can rent a bike by tapping their IC card on a bicycle at a Cycle Port. Why not take a smooth ride on a sleek red electric bike as a n…

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Phoenix Plaza is a multi-purpose facility that provides spaces for deepening cultural exchange and serves as a hub for welfare activities. It features a large hall (seating up to 2,000 people), a small hall (seating up to 500 people), and meeting r…

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The waterfall has a drop of approximately 60 meters and was designated as one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan” in 1990. The view of the waterfall as you look up from right beside it after descending the stairs is nothing short of s…

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The approximately 2-hectare cosmos field in the Yakushigamiya district of Nokoucho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecturereaches its peak in mid-October, with approximately 800,000 cosmos blooming in full splendor.The cosmos bathed in the setting sun is…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Uriwari no Taki Falls is located near Obama, known for a delicious natural spring that produces cold water all year round—consistently 13°C, even in summer. Unlike most famous waterfalls, it is wide and low to the ground, spreading out in…

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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 w…

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We produce and sell directly a wide variety of plum products, including our homemade umeboshi made with Fukui plums, a specialty of Wakasa Town, as well as plum wine and plum soft serve. They also make perfect souvenirs from the Mikata Five Lakes a…

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Located on the border between Echizen City and Minami-Echizen Town, it is said to have been founded in 718 by the eminent monk Taichō Daishi. It has been a sacred mountain since ancient times, with the inner shrine of Hino Shrine situated at its su…

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From the hill with the solitary cherry tree at Zuirinji Temple, you can take in panoramic views of the Sea of Japan, Lake Kuguko (one of the Sanbōgoko lakes), and the fishing village scenery. This location also served as the setting for the film "S…

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2025 Beach Season July 11 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun)Both Shirahama Beach and Torii Beach are beautiful beaches with stunning blue waters. They offer just the right amount of sandy beach for families with children, with pine groves stretching out…

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Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A shrine at the trailhead of Mount Hino, also known as the Mt. Fuji of Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture), which has been a sacred mountain since ancient times. The inner shrine is located at the summit.During the summer "Mount Hi…

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The Soja was a shrine invariably 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 Soja shri…

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