DISCOVER FUKUI

Nishiyama Park is a large public park known for its seasonal beauty, traditional garden, and zoo. In addition to 1,000 cherry blossom trees that bloom in late March and April, Nishiyama Park draws visitors for its 50,000 azalea bushes, which bloom …

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Nihonkai Sakanamachi is the largest seafood market on the Sea of Japan coast of the country. This huge market features over 50 shops to explore. In addition to fresh seafood, there are shops that sell products like mentaiko seasoned cod roe and dri…

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Kehi no Matsubara is a beach over a kilometer long, lined with some 17,000 Japanese red and black pine trees. There are walking trails here, for year-round views of the green of the pines and the white of the sand, against the blue of the Sea of Ja…

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Yukemuri Yokocho (“Steam Alley”) consists of ten small restaurants, all located across the street from Awara-Yunomachi Station. Each one serves a different specialty, such as ramen and teppan-yaki. These restaurants are a popular destin…

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Fukui Prefectural Library is a public library. The facility also houses the Fukui Prefectural Archives and the Fukui Prefectural Hometown Literature Museum.

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This mountain castle, standing at an elevation of 267 meters, was built on the hill commonly known as Atagoyama behind Imajō-juku around the late Heian period. It is located near Imajō Station and is also part of a hiking course. During the Genpei …

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On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the "Obama City Machi-no-Eki" opened. It features the relocated and restored Asahi-za, the only surviving Meiji-period theater in Fukui Prefecture. Along with tourist information, retail shops, and rest facilities, it serves…

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Near Asahi Park, along the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17, a row of Japanese pagoda trees (also known as American pagoda trees) stretches for about 800 meters. As street trees, they begin to change color slightly earlier than the m…

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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…

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Located on a small hill overlooking the streets of Matsuoka and the scenery around the Kuzuryu River. Visitors can also view the "Twelve Bends of Matsuoka," a characteristic feature of the castle town's layout. Within the park lies the Kasugayama K…

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Soba, a specialty of Imajo. Its history is long, with cultivation said to have begun 400 years ago. The best time to see the soba flowers is around late September.

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The entrance and exit feature a ramp with handrails, making it safe for children and the elderly. This beach is recommended for those who enjoy scuba diving.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open in 2024. Opening Period: July 10th to Au…

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There is a concrete beach with terraced steps, forming a pool-like area. Nearby are the day-trip hot spring facility "Michi-no-Yu" and public restrooms.【Beach】Concrete BeachThe beach will open for swimming in 2024. Operating Period: Wednesday, Ju…

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The tourist information center located within the grounds of Michi-no-Eki Echizen. Operated by the Echizen Town Tourism Federation, it provides tourist information as well as introductions to lodging and dining establishments.

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This open-air bath opened in November 2004. It is a cozy hot spring facility utilizing Echizen Minami Onsen.

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The local products hall features specialties from the region and surrounding areas. We invite you to savor our exclusive natural yam gelato, made with Nata-jo's specialty natural yams.

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Harmony Hall Fukui, the prefectural concert hall located in Imaichimachi, Fukui City, serves as a hub for promoting the prefecture's musical culture, where visitors can enjoy the sounds performed by artists from around the world. It features two ha…

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Until the Meiji era, the "West Highway," commonly known as the "Horse-Carriage Highway," connecting Fuchu (Takefu) and Kono, played a vital role in transportation alongside the Kitamaebune ships. Horse-carriers, transporters who utilized horses to …

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The wooden demon masks (Tsuina masks) of parents and child at Kadashiwa Shrine, believed to date from the late Kamakura period, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. They are publicly displayed every February 11th, when the ritu…

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Enjoy a wide range of activities at this plateau resort surrounded by nature, including barbecues, Segway experiences, park golf, and hands-on craft workshops. With hot springs and a hotel on site, you can also take your time exploring the Fukui Pr…

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