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In the rice paddies of the Warabyo district, there is a grove of trees shaped just like a cat’s face. Because of its shape, it is known as “Cat Island” or “Cat Grove.”Within the grove lies a massive rock said to have b…

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Kameyama Park, centered around Ono Castle, is home to approximately 300 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees and is renowned as Ono City’s premier cherry blossom viewing spot. As a historic park, it also serves as a place of relaxation for local reside…

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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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The garden features the "Statue of the Young Dogen," depicting Zen Master Dogen in his youth when he resolved to become a monk, alongside the "Jojō Pagoda" built to repay the kindness of his master, Zen Master Jōjō, and the grav…

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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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Mount Arajima, towering over the southeast of the Ono Basin, is renowned for its beautiful form and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. Also called "Ono Fuji," this mountain has long been revered as a sacred peak, with a shrin…

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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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"Heike-daira" is located in the Subara district of the upper Manna River basin (about 40 km from the city center). It is said to be where samurai fleeing defeat in the Battle of Kurikara Pass (or the Battle of Dan-no-ura) during the Genpe…

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Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!  

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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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Rich, deep, sweet strawberries born from soil cultivation.The variety is "Kaorino," known for its strong sweetness and mild acidity.Characterized by large fruit and a pleasant aroma.Compared to other varieties, harvesting begins earlier, …

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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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"Writing things down, Opening the fan, What lingering echoes!" This is a gift verse composed by Matsuo Bashō during his journey along the Narrow Road to the Deep North, when he stopped at Tenryū-ji Temple. The Bashō Tomb was erected in 18…

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Enjoy sightseeing tours by bicycle. Ideal for touring the nearby attractions, including the head temple Eiheiji. 【Rental Locations】 ・Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station 【For details, see below】 Rent-a-Cycle - User Guide - Echizen Railway

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This is a natural park located within Hakusan National Park. Nearby is Karikomi Pond, a natural lake with a circumference of 450 meters and a depth of 5 meters.

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Operating within the Ski Jam Katsuyama area at an elevation of 600 meters. The Dinosaur Museum is a 15-minute drive away.

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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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Located in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Hirao Pension is an ideal base for fishing for sweetfish, cherry salmon, and amago trout in the Kuzuryu River. It’s also perfect for sightseeing at Tojinbo, Eiheiji Temple, and the Dinosaur Museum,…

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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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In addition to enjoying ice cream made with fresh milk from the Oku Echizen Dairy Farm, you can dine at the restaurant, have a barbecue, and enjoy seasonal events such as the Alpine Music Festival and Lantern Night.Reservations are required for han…

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