DISCOVER FUKUI

The wooden buildings and green roofs stand out clearly against the contrasting backdrop of natural broadleaf forests and well-maintained cedar forests. Many nature experience and environmental learning programs are available so that visitors can ap…

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This is a sunflower field blooming near the ball field in Asahi, Echizen Town.＜2025 Information＞※This year, the sunflower fields are divided into two locations: north and south of the ball field. August 3, 2025: The northern field reached its pea…

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Fukui PR Team @ Togo Research Group Mr. Noroyuki SasakiWhat are your main activities?We are a community development group aiming to revitalize the Togo district of Fukui City. We undertake a wide range of initiatives to attract people to the Togo d…

Tsuruga Hospitality Team: Yutaro IkedaWhat are your main activities?　 We assist tourists with commemorative photos and provide sightseeing guidance at Kibijingu Shrine. Our parent organization is NPO THAP (Tap), a community development group. On a…

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…

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Furafura is a private rental hotel, a 120-year-old traditional Japanese house renovated into a modern and comfortable space.Enjoy a uniquely pleasant time while gazing at the satoyama landscape. (Limited to one group per day)We offer two plans: an …

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Create your very own Kitamaebune ship using Echizen washi paper crafts. Instructors, including guides from the Kono Kitamaebune Shipowners' Street Guide Association, will kindly teach you.

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HighlightsThe Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is the production center for Echizen lacquerware, a tradition spanning over 1,500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware, produced here, accounts for over 80% of Japan's commerc…

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Yashiro is packed with the charm of a ria coastline—featuring uniquely shaped rock formations, sea caves accessible only from the water, and hidden sandy beaches.Join us on a guided SUP (stand-up paddleboard) tour to some of the most breathta…

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This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores.For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from Mo…

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This is a beach where you can spend time peacefully. There's also a campground nearby where you can enjoy yourself.The beach will be open for swimming in 2024.The opening period will be from mid-July to the end of August.Please note that the be…

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Hidden behind private homes and hard to spot from the highway, this is a slightly off-the-beaten-path beach. Nearby is the open-air bath "Gyōka," where you can soak in hot springs while gazing down at the majestic Japan Sea. Immerse yours…

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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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Maruoka Castle is the only surviving castle keep in the Hokuriku region.Its imposing presence exudes the dignity of ancient warriors.Its rare stone-tiled roof is a must-see, and the castle tower foundation stone walls, built with natural stone…

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The Sun Sun Hall at Kamishibi Cultural Center hosts various events such as lectures and concerts. A library is also located on the premises.

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This shrine enshrines Ōyamakui-no-mikoto and Emperor Keitai. Alongside a prefecturally designated cultural property sword and a prayer document, it houses a life-sized, wooden, painted sacred horse. The imposing Suijin Gate and the magnificent carv…

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AFLARE opened in March 2023. The first floor features AFLARE Hall, a spacious indoor venue capable of hosting stage events. Equipped with tables and sofas, it also serves as a comfortable waiting area. A large video display is installed for showcas…

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The Ikeda Rural Tourism Association offers electric-assist bicycles for rent. Please make a reservation by phone or email at least one week in advance. (We will accommodate same-day or last-minute reservations whenever possible, but please not…

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Conveniently located as a base for exploring the Okuetsu and Hakusan regions, this property is near JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort, one of the largest resorts in western Japan. Just a 3-minute drive from Japan’s first dinosaur museum, it…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This flatland castle was built on the hills behind the settlement in southwestern Hikita (elevation approx. 100m). It is said to have been constructed during the Bunmei era (1469–87) by Kubo Hikita, a vassal of the Asakura clan and Lord of Ts…

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