DISCOVER FUKUI

A teahouse in front of the Noh Mask Museum. It's about a 3-minute walk to Kazurabashi Bridge.The most popular item is the handmade sweet rice dumplings, soft, slightly warm, and gently sweet. They also sell other handmade traditional snacks lik…

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HighlightsYuto Takeuchi is an eyewear craftsman at Sun Optical Co., Ltd., an eyewear factory specializing in plastic-rimmed frames. He designs a wide range of eyeglasses and sunglasses, from stylish everyday pieces to artistic creations. He has als…

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Winter brings our prized Echizen Gani snow crab dishes; spring offers seafood delights to savor. Enjoy hot dishes while they're hot, cold dishes while they're cold. Relax your daily fatigue at Echizen Onsen. A hometown inn renowned for its …

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Enjoy seafood dishes made with crab, fish, and shellfish landed at Echizen Fishing Port. Located just 10 meters from the beach, dine while watching the sunset and fishing lights, then relax fully in our high-quality hot springs.

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Shimobe Jurozaemon, a retainer of the Echizen Asakura clan who appears in the "Asakura Shumonki," "Nobunaga Koki," and "Akechi Gunki," maintained his residence in Shimano, Echizen (present-day Echizen City). He was ren…

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Kakyo Park was established in honor of Echizen’s ties to Emperor Keitai (c. 450–c. 531). The park is known for its beautiful seasonal scenery, such as cherry blossoms in April, and the deep red of the maple leaves in November. 

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Ikeda Town is known as the "Home of Noh Theater," boasting numerous ancient masks at its various shrines. The museum displays over 100 Noh masks, including those passed down through generations and masks crafted by master mask makers. Regular mask-…

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Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…

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Long ago, Fudō Myōō drifted ashore here and was enshrined beside the waterfall, giving rise to its name. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom profusely throughout the area, making it a beloved hiking spot. The Waterfall Festival is held every year on t…

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A warm inn nestled in the mountain countryside, featuring an all-wooden, single-story structure with tatami-floored corridors, changing rooms, and wash areas. The detached guest room offers a spacious 15-tatami Japanese-style room connected by a wi…

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The port town of Echizen is known for its crab fishing, but squid jigging is also thriving.During the summer season, fishing lights shine brightly offshore.This program lets you enjoy about three hours of squid fishing.This summer, why not challeng…

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Right next door is the symbol of the Echizen Coast, the natural tunnel "Kochimon," formed by the erosion of wind and waves.【Beach】Rocky and Gravel BeachThe beach will open for swimming in 2024.Operating Period: July 10th to August 20th

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This museum introduces the origins of Echizen Washi, from its legends and history to the advanced techniques that have supported the production of essential papers for Japanese art, including ceremonial paper, and the creation of banknotes. On the …

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Imajo-shuku was once a major post town along the routes that led into Fukui, which connected the region to Kyoto and modern-day Tokyo. Visitors can still see elements of the old townscape, such as narrow townhouses, along a kilometer-long stretch o…

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The Oda district, birthplace of the Oda Nobunaga clan, flourished alongside Echizen Province's second most important shrine, Tsurugi Shrine, and developed as a town renowned for its taiko drums.Guesthouse "Kinoko" is a renovated old f…

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Established in 1488, this temple is a special head temple of the Tendai Shinshu sect. Its magnificent mountain gate is constructed entirely of Keyaki zelkova wood. It features dynamic carvings, including the Sixteen Arhats, carp climbing a waterfal…

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Mount Somayama, standing at an elevation of 492 meters, was once called the Hiei of the North, referring to the famous Kyoto mountain. During the Nanbokucho period of 1336-1392, it became a stronghold for the Southern Court and was the site of many…

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We cultivate chrysanthemums displayed at the Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival. We also hold plant-related events such as the "Wild Mountain Grass Exhibition" on an ongoing basis.

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Seishōji Temple, associated with Saint Shinran and cherished as "Sabae's Head Temple," is one of the Ten Head Temples of Jōdo Shinshū, alongside Kyoto's Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganji. The Gokekidō Hall at the center of the temple grounds is t…

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This temple belongs to the Shin-shū Izumoji sect. A garden lies south of the temple's kitchen quarters and is designated a National Scenic Spot. It is a landscape garden borrowing the mountain range of the Hinoyama range as its backdrop, featuring …

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