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The museum displays fossils that have attracted global attention—such as some of the world’s oldest Tyrannosauridae teeth discovered in the Izumi area and neighboring municipalities, Japan’s oldest bird footprints, and the world&r…

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This museum displays folk materials that are gradually disappearing due to changing times. The building was constructed in 1889 as the Ōno Magistrate's Court and remained in use until 1967. That same year, Ōno City acquired the main building an…

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"Hongan Shozu Spring" has been designated a National Natural Monument as the southernmost known habitat of the landlocked Japanese minnow (itoyo). This is an educational facility dedicated to the protection of freshwater Japanese minnows …

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This temple is a branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. It was established in 1653 by order of Matsudaira Masakatsu, the first lord of the Echizen Matsuoka domain. Originally built to pray for the repose of the soul of Lord…

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Karikomi Pond, located at the foot of Gankyoji Mountain in the upper reaches of the Uba River, is known for a legend that Master Taicho once divided and restrained a great serpent dwelling in Senjaga Pond on Mount Haku. Surrounded by primeval fores…

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A mountain on the border with Ishikawa Prefecture.Its gentle, rounded silhouette resembles a rabbit, hence the name.Near the distinctive red-roofed emergency shelter, rare alpine plants such as the Japanese daylily can be seen.Elevation: 1,628m【Be…

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This exclusive villa is available for one group per day! Accommodates up to 10 guests! BBQ available outside winter (excluding December to early March)! Located 3.2 km from the Dinosaur Museum and 12 km from Ski Jam Katsuyama, with plenty of nearby…

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A campground located at the eastern end of the mystical Kuzuryu Lake. Auto campsites are available, some with AC power outlets.

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Near Asahi Park, along the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17, a row of Japanese pagoda trees (also known as American pagoda trees) stretches for about 800 meters. As street trees, they begin to change color slightly earlier than the m…

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Completed in 2001, this dam is located upstream on the Eiheiji River, a first-class river in the Kuzuryu River system. It was constructed for flood control, unspecified water use, and water supply purposes. It is a gravity concrete dam with a heigh…

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The freestyle kayaking venue located upstream at Nakajima River Park utilizes the discharge from the Kansai Electric Power Ichiaragawa Power Station, with a maximum flow rate of 80 tons per second throughout the year. Characterized by its stable fl…

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【Just 10 minutes by car from the Dinosaur Museum!】Katsuyama Nature School: Touch 4.6 Billion Years of EarthKatsuyama, Fukui—a globally significant site where 80% of Japan's dinosaur fossils have been discovered.At Katsuyama Nature Schoo…

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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…

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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 …

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Conveniently located as a base for exploring the Okuetsu and Hakusan regions, this property is near JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort, one of the largest resorts in western Japan. Just a 3-minute drive from Japan’s first dinosaur museum, it…

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Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a prime spot for cherry blossoms. The Asakura clan flourished for 103 years across five generations, from the Muromachi period through the age of civil war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Ec…

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This massive wall in Shimokurodani, Ono City, was constructed for avalanche protection. It stands 15.5 meters tall and stretches 300 meters in length. Because avalanches once claimed many lives in this area, murals depicting wishes for eternal safe…

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Buddhist statues painted on the rock face at the entrance to the Shibi district, home to the head temple Eiheiji. Beneath the large rock formation jutting out from the east side of Sogen Bridge over the Eiheiji River, Jizo statues, stone monuments,…

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This inn offers a homey atmosphere where you can relax at your leisure. Enjoy sightseeing in spring and fall, ayu fishing in summer, and skiing in winter.

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Experience paddling on the Kuzuryu River. We offer beautiful fields where everyone from beginners to advanced paddlers can enjoy themselves. Experience it in this town representing "Zen," a cornerstone of Japanese culture!

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