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Site of Kanegasaki Castle

The ruins of Kanegasaki Castle are located on a small mountain overlooking Tsuruga Bay. Although there are many anecdotes from various periods, it is said that the castle was first built by Taira no Michimori in the late Heian period (794-1185) dur…

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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins Restored Town

The ruins of the castle town where the Asakura clan ruled Echizen for 100 years during the Warring States period, in the 15th and 16th centuries, and where the Asakura clan flourished for five generations, have been excavated and recreated in almos…

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Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins Restored Town

Feel like an eyeglass craftsman! Kids' eyeglass-making exp…

HighlightsSabae City in Fukui Prefecture is the City of Eyeglasses! Stepping off at Sabae Station, eyeglass motifs greet you throughout the town. Plus Jack is a rare workshop in this eyeglass city, handling every step of eyeglass production entirel…

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A journey into the world of woodworking and lacquer throug…

Highlights The 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 commercial…

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Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center

At the tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, a beautiful cove with white sand and blue waves is spanned by the elegant Niou Bridge. Our center is located at its base. Here, you can learn about various aspects of nuclear power, including how nuclear power p…

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Mihama Nuclear Power PR Center

Imajo 365 Ski Resort

On clear days, the Imazuka 365 Ski Resort offers a breathtaking panorama of nature, with views stretching to the distant Hakusan mountain range. A Kids Park is also available, ensuring even the youngest children can enjoy themselves safely.

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Imajo 365 Ski Resort

The Senko House (Tsubokawa Family Residence)

Built in the early Edo period, this is the oldest thatched-roof dwelling in Fukui Prefecture. Its front features an irimoya-style roof, while the rear has a hip-and-gable thatched roof. The exterior walls, clad in cedar bark, and the white shoji sc…

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The Senko House (Tsubokawa Family Residence)

Association for Creating Communities Where History Comes A…

We’ll be happy to guide you through Fukui City’s many attractions—including Kitanosho Castle Site & Shibata Park, the “Site of Fukui Castle” (part of the “100 Famous Castles” series), Mt. Asuwa, the nat…

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Daianzenji Temple

Daianzenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple known for architecture, gardens, and Zen experiences. The temple offers zazen seated meditation sessions, as well as shakyo (tracing sutras), shabutsu (tracing Buddhist imagery), and kirie (cutting …

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Port of Humanity: Tsuruga Museum

【Reopened November 3, 2020】Tsuruga Port served as a key hub for transportation to Europe from the Meiji era through the early Showa period. It is the only port in Japan where Polish orphans landed in the 1920s and Jewish refugees carrying "l…

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Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

At the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum, visitors can learn about southern Fukui’s history as an imperial food province, providing food to the ancient capital of Kyoto. Hands-on experiences are available, cooking local foods such …

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Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum

Saba Kaido Museum

Opened March 8, 2020. This Japan Heritage Guidance Facility introduces cultural properties and festivals in Obama City, including the Japan Heritage site "Saba Kaido" (Mackerel Highway) and another Japan Heritage site, "Kitamae-sen P…

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Former Tamura Residence

The former Tamura residence is the site of the former home of the Tamura Matazaemon family, who served as senior retainers of the Ono Domain (designated as a municipal cultural property).The main residence, built in 1827 (Bunsei 10), is one of the …

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Echizen Daffodils

"Echizen Daffodils" is the collective term for the Japanese daffodils that bloom along the Echizen coast. Along with the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, it is counted among Japan’s three majo…

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Echizen Daffodils

Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple

This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in…

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Kawasosan Hoshunji Temple

Somayama Castle Ruins

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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Somayama Castle Ruins

Fukui Prefectural Museum of Art

The museum focuses on collecting modern Japanese paintings related to Okakura Tenshin, along with works connected to Fukui and Western prints, which are gradually unveiled in its permanent exhibition. It also hosts special exhibitions and offers ha…

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Fukui Prefectural Museum of Art

Transformation Plan into a Glamorous Maiko or Geisha

Transform into the geisha or maiko of your dreams with authentic kimono and makeup, dressed by the renowned geisha of Awara Onsen! Location: 3-minute walk from Awara Yunomachi Station Perfect for parents and children, families, anniversaries, or as…

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Former Hokuriku Line Tunnel Complex

In 1896, the section between Tsuruga and Fukui on the former Hokuriku Line opened. Particularly challenging was the stretch between Tsuruga and Imajo, characterized by rugged mountains and steep gradients. Twelve tunnels were excavated here, eleven…

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Former Hokuriku Line Tunnel Complex

Ooi Town Information Intersection Portal

Along National Route 27, "Portal" welcomes visitors with the full-scale SL Yoshitsune locomotive that ran at the Osaka Flower Expo. Inside, a panoramic model train delightfully moves around, drawing children's attention.

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Ooi Town Information Intersection Portal
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