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① Create original tableware by applying Ono's unique transfer paper—available only here—onto white porcelain. Fired in an electric kiln, your pieces will be ready for pickup in 1 week to 10 days. ②Experience cloisonné crafting amidst nature's rich …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The monument marking the birthplace of Kōwakamono (Kōwakamai) is located beside the main entrance of the Echizen Town Social Welfare Center Chōjuden (Nishitanaka, Echizen Town). Sawaka-mai originated in Nishitanaka, Echizen Town. Like Sarugaku and …

• Tannan

The military chronicle of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, "The Tale of Yoshitsune," depicts Yoshitsune and Benkei stopping at Hiraizumi Temple while fleeing to the northeast. Tsuji Kannon Hall is said to be the place where Yoshitsune stayed.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Enjoy a leisurely outdoor life in stylish cottages and bungalows. Not only can you savor the beauty of nature throughout the seasons, but you can also try pottery and various other experiences.

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At the northern tip of Echizen Town stands Torifunokui Rock, a massive cliff rising approximately 100 meters high. Its tip serves as a nesting ground for seabirds, and the name was given because their droppings appear white.

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Kairaigashimizu is cherished as sacred water that never dries up, even during droughts. Legend holds that 1,400 years ago, a princess of Baekje who crossed over to Echizen from the Korean Peninsula prayed to the gods and Buddhas. Rain began to fall…

• Tannan

At Imajo Ototo Village, enjoy fishing for char and rainbow trout, or catching fish by hand in the clear streams where you can immerse yourself in nature.You can grill your catch over charcoal right there and enjoy it!

• Tannan

Kubota Shuzo, which also served as the model for the manga "Kura no Yado," is a sake brewery that has been in operation since the Edo period.Let's take a look inside the brewery where sake is crafted with a commitment to local water and sake rice.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located halfway up the mountain, it offers a panoramic view of Tsuruga City. Summer brings beach activities, while winter offers skiing, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of leisure activities.

• Wakasa

You can choose from a variety of venues tailored to your needs, including multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and reception rooms. Simultaneous interpretation services are also available, making it suitable for international conferences and academic…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

We offer rental meeting rooms and halls suitable for various purposes. All rooms are reasonably priced and available for use daily until 10 PM. We will not only suggest the optimal venue but also arrange all necessary equipment, signage, flowers, a…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Echizen City has a long history, serving as the seat of the provincial government of Echizen Province during the Nara period (710-794 CE) and flourishing as a center of politics, culture, and economy.The cityscape exudes charm, featuring traditiona…

• Tannan

This mountain's name originates from a legend that, long ago when Heisenji Temple was burned down during the Ikkō uprising, its followers buried sutras at this mountaintop. This mountain belongs to the Hakusan volcanic range and is said to be a…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Experience Wakasa Obama's traditional crafts firsthand. Master artisans who have inherited these crafts for generations demonstrate their skills, while visitors can actually create their own original pieces.

• Wakasa

Hōkyōji Temple is a renowned temple located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Ōno City, situated upstream along the Kiyotaki River. Founded in 1278 by the eminent monk Jaku'en, who came to Japan out of reverence for Dōgen Zenji, the foun…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A facility promoting the charm of Eiheiji Town, based on the core concept of "Zen, Food, and Sake." In the digital art installation "Zen Culture Experience Zone" created by teamLab, flocks of light birds fly freely and unhindere…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

It is said that Benzaiten Hakuryu-o Daigongen was enshrined within the precincts of a branch temple of Hakusan Heisenji Shrine, which was founded in 717 (the first year of the Yoro era) during the Nara period by the great monk Taicho. In 1574 (the …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu