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Echizen Knife Kaikan
Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…
- Tannan
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…
- Wakasa
Iroha Yu AWARA
A shop themed around Awara Onsen's "hot springs," "Showa retro," and "karuta" has opened on the first floor of the Afrea bustling facility at Awara Onsen Station. It features food and beverage booths and retail booths. Food & Drink Booth ① "Kin…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Rent-a-Bike "Fuku-Chari" (19 locations in Fukui City)
Fukuchari is a shared electric-assist bicycle service available at cycle ports throughout Fukui City. Enjoy the comfort of electric-assist bicycles, even on hills, as a new transportation option alongside trains, buses, and cars.
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
The cherry blossom trees lining Minami Ohashi Bridge
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…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station
The station building features a Western-style design with white as its base color, incorporating the atmosphere of the former station building, which is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. It was developed alongside the former Kyoto…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Wakasa Obama Fish Center
A wholesale market open to the general public.We take pride in the freshness, prices, and variety of our fish.Each store sells fresh fish sourced directly from the market, and one of the highlights is the selection of dried and processed seafood it…
- Wakasa
Sancho-machi
The neighborhood of Sancho-machi was once a geisha entertainment district, and offers charming shops and restaurants to explore. In Obama Nishigumi, the samurai once lived alongside the town’s merchants and artisans—today, visitors can …
- Wakasa
Rokuroshi Plateau
The highland area, with its idyllic pastoral scenery, is home to a wealth of attractions where you can fully enjoy the outdoors, including the "Okuetsu Highland Ranch" where dairy cows graze, the "Toron Onsen Urara-kan" where yo…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Lake Kuzuryu
Lake Kuzuryu is an artificial lake created by the construction of a rock-fill dam. The "Yume no Kakehashi" bridge, built as a test project for the Seto Ohashi Bridge, blends gracefully into the dramatic mountain scenery and the vast reser…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Asuwayama Park
Mount Asuwa, standing at an elevation of 116.4 meters, features a statue of Emperor Keitai—who laid the foundation for Fukui—as well as a cluster of more than a dozen ancient burial mounds. Located on Atagozaka Hill, the area is home to…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Yoshizaki Gobo Temple Remains
A nationally designated historic site steeped in 500 years of tradition. This is the location chosen by Rennyo Shonin, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu revival movement, as the central base for his missionary work in the Hokuriku region. Even today,…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Hiruga Fishing Pond
This fishing pond is operated by the local fishing cooperative. Fish caught in fixed nets are stocked here, allowing you to catch sea bream, flounder, yellowtail, and more. Located along the bay's coastline, the fishing area is safe and enjoyab…
- Wakasa
Maruyama Beach
This shallow-water beach is popular with anglers, and nearby is the Maruyama Kaiyu Park.
- Wakasa
Toriage Mountain
Located on the border of Ishikawa Prefecture, it is renowned as a mountain where skunk cabbages bloom profusely in early spring. The hiking trails feature few steep sections, making for a relatively easy climb. Alpine plants not found in urban area…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Panda Land: Adventure Forest (Nishiyama Park)
Nishiyama Park has added new attractions for children, featuring multi-dimensional play and exercise functions like the "Deck Roof," "Net Crossing," "Net Climbing," "Rope Wall Crossing," and "Roller Slide." The 8-meter-tall "Forest House Tower" is …
- Tannan
Akinaikan
This local products center specializes in everything from the Nadasho area of Ooi Town, including specialties like "Nadasho Pickles" and "Wild Yam Soba" made with locally grown produce. In November, the "Wild Yam Festival" is held, featuring a dire…
- Wakasa
Tateishi Cape Lighthouse
Standing at the very tip of the Tsuruga Peninsula, the Tateishi Misaki Lighthouse signals safe passage for ships. Built in 1881, it was the first Western-style lighthouse constructed entirely by Japanese hands. Its retro appearance symbolizes the h…
- Wakasa
Sakai City Seaside Natural Park
Located within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park, the Mikuni Town Sakai City Seaside Nature Park is a vast natural park spanning 230,000 square meters, featuring the majestic Sea of Japan and pine forests. Flowers bloom throughout the seas…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Wakasa Takahama Sea Fishing Park
A spot where you can enjoy fishing all day long from the breakwater and fishing pier. Fishing rods are available for rent (limited quantity), so even beginners can easily enjoy fishing. It’s also a scenic fishing spot featuring the pier leading to …
- Wakasa
