DISCOVER FUKUI

The military chronicle of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, "The Tale of Yoshitsune," depicts Yoshitsune and Benkei stopping at Hiraizumi Temple while fleeing to the northeast. Tsuji Kannon Hall is said to be the place where Yoshitsune stayed.

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Ono Machitsumugi ~ Tenugui Walk ~ is a walking tour item where you complete an original-design tenugui by collecting stamps on a stamp card while exploring restaurants and cultural facilities. The finished tenugui makes for an adorable souvenir tha…

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Ono City, abundant in water, where rice and vegetables are delicious. Savor the unique ingredients and seasonings each inn takes pride in, and start your day off right!

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Located at the southern tip of Echizen Town, the home of Echizen crab, we are a single-building inn and dining establishment. From November 6th through the end of March, we serve Echizen crab tagged at Echizen Port. From April through the end of Oc…

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A tranquil public lodge surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxing. (Accommodates 55 guests) The area features various sports and cultural facilities, making it ideal for families and groups alike—whether for sightseeing, training camps, or meeting…

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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…

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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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50 auto campsites (6 cabins, 5 lodge-style tents, 39 tent sites), heated coin-operated showers, coin-operated laundry, convenience store

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At the northern tip of Echizen Town stands Torifunokui Rock, a massive cliff rising approximately 100 meters high. Its tip serves as a nesting ground for seabirds, and the name was given because their droppings appear white.

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Located in Echizen Town, this mountain stands at an elevation of approximately 540 meters. Its bell-shaped summit is composed of rhyolite and is steep, covered in deep beech forests.

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For experienced hikers: two routes starting from the National Lodging House and the former Izumi Branch Office. For beginners: the Kuzuryu Dam route. All courses are surrounded by forest, offering excellent forest bathing effects.

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The "Makoto Market" is Sabae's famous open-air antique market held within the grounds of Honzan Seishoji Temple. Alongside antiques, local restaurants also set up shop. Various seasonal events are held, drawing large crowds each time. It takes plac…

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The "One-Stroke Letter: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum" has opened, showcasing past winning entries from the One-Stroke Letter Contest for Japan's Shortest Letter. The centerpiece of the permanent exhibition room, "FUMI NO TAKI," is a video install…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Kubota Shuzo, which also served as the model for the manga "Kura no Yado," is a sake brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period.Let's take a look inside the brewery where sake is crafted with a commitment to local water and sake rice.

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The only place in Fukui Prefecture to experience Echizen crab connoisseurship & taste comparison! Surrounded by a special tank filled with Echizen crabs sourced from Mikuni Port—known for having the strictest crab grading standards in the prefe…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Perfect for sports training camps.Room only: Single from ¥3,000, Twin from ¥2,500

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The temple possesses the simple, unadorned appearance characteristic of Zen temples. However, a map of Fuchu from the first year of the Shōtoku era (1711) records its grounds as measuring 44 ken (approximately 80 meters) north to south and 50 ken (…

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This shrine enshrines Chiyotsuru Kuniyasu, revered as the founder of Echizen-style swordsmithing. Within the shrine grounds lies "Chiyotsuru Pond," where Chiyotsuru Kuniyasu is said to have drawn water while forging swords.

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