Attractions

Taicho no Mori (Echizen Town)

Taicho no Mori, a place to connect with nature, is a hot spring lodging facility surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Immerse yourself in the changing seasons throughout the year and soothe your daily fatigue in Taicho no Mori's renowned …

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Taicho no Mori (Echizen Town)

Kane-tomo Ryokan (Echizen Town)

【Renewal Opening Notice】Starting July 25, 2024, we newly offer three special rooms featuring traditional Fukui crafts. Kane-tomo Ryokan in Echizen Town introduces new Japanese-Western style rooms blending traditional Fukui crafts with modern…

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Kane-tomo Ryokan (Echizen Town)

Sakae no Yashiro Shrine

Sakaenoyashiro Shrine is a major shrine located next to the ruins of Fukui Castle. A stone torii gate welcomes visitors to its peaceful grounds. The shrine holds over a dozen events and rituals throughout the year, including a large festival at the…

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Sakae no Yashiro Shrine

Echizen Kobushi Group Rickshaw

On weekends and holidays, you can see rickshaws carrying tourists through the downtown area of Ono City. This is a service provided by the local volunteer group "Echizen Kobushi-gumi," guiding tourists in nostalgic rickshaws. Of course, the drivers…

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Echizen Kobushi Group Rickshaw

Mount Fujikura and Mount Nabekura

Mount Fujikura is a relatively low mountain standing at 643.5 meters above sea level, located west of Imajo. There are three hiking trails to Mount Fujikura, each starting from Silla Shrine, Shirahige Shrine, or the Hachijuhachi-kakusho mountain si…

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Mount Fujikura and Mount Nabekura

Fukui Prefecture Municipal Hall

Public spaces such as the multipurpose hall, training rooms, and community corner are located on the first and second floors. These spaces can be easily used for meetings and training sessions by government agencies, various organizations, companie…

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Fukui Prefecture Municipal Hall

Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui)

The Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui) is a multifunctional facility combining the functions of a Women's Comprehensive Center and a Lifelong Learning Center. It was established to provide a place for prefectural residents to …

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Fukui Prefectural Community Learning Center (U-Ai Fukui)

The Grand Yours Fukui

Combining the largest banquet hall in the prefecture, "Tenzan Room," with various smaller banquet halls and Hotel Fujita Fukui's 354 guest rooms, our hotel staff will support your diverse needs, including conferences, training sessions, seminars, e…

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The Grand Yours Fukui

Kōkei Memorial Monument

This is a monument honoring Echizen Yasutsugu, located in the residential area of Hoei, Fukui City. During the Edo period, Echizen was renowned as one of Japan's foremost sword-producing regions. Among its most prominent sword smiths were the "Shim…

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Kōkei Memorial Monument

The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Iwasa Matabei was an artist active in the early Edo period, often regarded as the originator of ukiyo-e. He was highly valued by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, and left behind works considered foundational to ukiyo-e. Mata…

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The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

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 …

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Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Next to Nishifujishima Elementary School lies the site said to be where Gion and his sister Gion-nyo once lived. Giō and Gime were shirabyōshi (female entertainers who sang and danced in male attire), appearing in The Tale of the Heike. They enjoye…

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Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Maruoka Volunteer Tour Guides Association

Maruoka Castle is the only surviving castle keep in the Hokuriku region.Its imposing presence exudes the dignity of ancient warriors.Its rare stone-tiled roof is a must-see, and the castle tower foundation stone walls, built with natural stone…

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Maruoka Volunteer Tour Guides Association

Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

Prime location right in front of Takefu Station. Ideal for business and tourism.Suitable for banquets, meetings, and various other purposes.Located within a minute's walk from the station, our hotel is easy to gather at and extremely convenient…

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Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

Former Tamura Residence

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

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Former Tamura Residence

Echizen Soba Club

Located just a short walk from JR Fukui Station, this restaurant offers an authentic "soba-making experience."It also serves lunch, offering Echizen soba made with meticulously selected ingredients, including 100% Fukui Prefecture native …

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Echizen Soba Club

Asahi Sunflower Field (Echizen Town)

This is a sunflower field blooming near the ball field in Asahi, Echizen Town.<2025 Information>※This year, the sunflower fields are divided into two locations: north and south of the ball field. August 3, 2025: The northern field reached its pea…

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Asahi Sunflower Field (Echizen Town)

Kamishihi Cultural Center Sun Sun Hall

The Sun Sun Hall at Kamishibi Cultural Center hosts various events such as lectures and concerts. A library is also located on the premises.

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Kamishihi Cultural Center Sun Sun Hall

Fukui Prefectural Library

Fukui Prefectural Library is a public library. The facility also houses the Fukui Prefectural Archives and the Fukui Prefectural Hometown Literature Museum.

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Fukui Prefectural Library

Site of Hashimoto Sainai's Residence

Hashimoto Sainai, a samurai of the Fukui domain during the Bakumatsu period, was promoted by Matsudaira Shungaku, the 16th lord of the Fukui domain, and played an active role. However, he met an untimely death at the young age of 26 due to the Anse…

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Site of Hashimoto Sainai's Residence
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