DISCOVER FUKUI

Katsuyama Minpaku Kinen is a vacation rental facility located in the heart of Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture. With numerous restaurants and drugstores nearby and a bus stop just 80 meters away, it's easily accessible even without a car. The build…

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This is a unique winery in the Hakusan area that you'll definitely want to visit. Focusing on wild mountain grapes growing in the mountains, they produce wines distinct from typical European-style varieties. They cultivate both the original wild mo…

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Shirōkiya is a traditional Japanese-style inn offering excellent access to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Ski Jam Katsuyama, and the head temple Eiheiji. Renovated and reopened in March 2024, it features a bath made from natural Kiso cypres…

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This perennial plant is particularly famous nationwide for the Oze skunk cabbage, but it is not especially rare in snowy regions, often found along mountain streams and in wetlands. Its inflorescence is a cluster of small yellow flowers, blooming a…

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Near Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama, at the downstream right bank field beneath Katsuyama Dinosaur Bridge The kochia bushes reach their peak autumn colors in late October. This field was planted with kochia by local residents as part of…

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Heading upstream from Katsuyama Bridge, you'll find the Minami Bridge spanning the Kuzuryu River. The cherry trees lining the right bank were planted by citizens in 1994 and 1996. This spot is famous as a hidden gem with few visitors. Be sure to ta…

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The Yoshino district of Matsuoka, Eiheiji Town, is known as the "Firefly Village." The Arakawa River, which flows near Yoshino Elementary School, is the best spot for firefly viewing, with countless Genji fireflies flitting about every year. The pe…

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Founded in the early Meiji era, Nomura Shoyu continues to craft naturally brewed soy sauce from its own koji production. The existing brewery was renovated for tours and experiences, giving birth to the "Shoyu-zukuri no Taiken Kura Jūemon" (Soy Sau…

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Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!    

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Enjoy a wide range of activities at this plateau resort surrounded by nature, including barbecues, a dinosaur park, park golf, and hands-on craft experiences. With hot springs and a hotel on site, you can also visit the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur M…

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Our slopes range from gentle inclines averaging 15 degrees to steep runs reaching 42 degrees, and snowboarding is permitted on all courses! Everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy the slopes.Parking is free all day, so feel free to dri…

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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…

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The garden features the "Statue of the Young Dogen," depicting Zen Master Dogen in his youth when he resolved to become a monk, alongside the "Jojō Pagoda" built to repay the kindness of his master, Zen Master Jōjō, and the grav…

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The approximately 6-kilometer former site of the Keifuku Eiheiji Line has been developed into a walking path named "Eiheiji Pilgrimage Road." Gravel sections and remnants reminiscent of the former railway line remain in parts, allowing vi…

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Temple town centered around the head temple Eiheiji, surrounded by ancient cedars and rich natural sounds of the valley. A homely inn offering enjoyment throughout the seasons.

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A cultural and arts facility renovated from an old folk house built in the late Meiji period. It displays paintings and other works owned by citizens, and also features a cafe and shop.

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Enjoy sightseeing tours by bicycle. Ideal for touring the nearby attractions, including the head temple Eiheiji. 【Rental Locations】 ・Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station 【For details, see below】 Rent-a-Cycle - User Guide - Echizen Railway

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Experience paddling on the Kuzuryu River. We offer beautiful fields where everyone from beginners to advanced paddlers can enjoy themselves. Experience it in this town representing "Zen," a cornerstone of Japanese culture!

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The Sky Castle, "Echizen-Ōno Castle." At its base lies a grid-patterned castle town where samurai residences and traditional Japanese houses stand, allowing you to fully enjoy its bygone charm. With a sweets coupon, you can hop from shop to shop sa…

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Conveniently located near one of Western Japan's largest ski resorts and serving as a base for sightseeing in Echizen, Okuetsu, Hakusan, and surrounding areas. Just a 3-minute drive to Japan's first dinosaur museum—take a trip back to ancient times…

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