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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
Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum
The Ichijodani Asakura Family Site Museum has opened, offering visitors the chance to learn about the full picture and historical value of the once-prosperous Asakura clan's Sengoku-period (the 'Warring States" period of Japanese histo…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kurodani Kannon
Kokuseizan Busshoji Temple, famous for its Eleven-Faced Kannon, is said to be the oldest temple in Ono City, founded in 807. Its rubbing Buddha, commonly called "O-Binzuru-san," is believed to cure even incurable illnesses when you rub th…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Wakasahime Shrine (Wakasa Ichinomiya Shrine)
Wakasa Ichinomiya Shrine was established as the main Shinto shrine of Wakasa Province. Wakasa Ichinomiya actually consists of a pair of shrines: Wakasahiko Shrine as the “upper shrine,” and Wakasahime Shrine as the “lower shrine.&…
- Wakasa
Echizen Washi Village Uritate Craft Museum
This craft museum, with its rare udatsu-style gabled roof that creates an atmosphere befitting the village of washi paper, allows visitors to observe traditional craftsmen using old-fashioned tools to make washi paper. To create high-quality washi,…
- Tannan
Tea Brewing Experience
By brewing tea yourself, you can appreciate the "aroma" of the tea leaves more than when simply drinking it. Tea also contains theanine, a component known for its relaxing effects. To let you experience these qualities, this experience invites y…
- Wakasa
Kamiyagaya Sue Ware Kiln Site
This Sue ware kiln site dates from the late Heian period and is an exceptionally valuable kiln site that remains largely intact. (Prefectural Designated Cultural Property)
- Tannan
Fukui City Art Museum (Art Lab Fukui)
The Fukui City Art Museum houses and exhibits works by Hiroatsu Takada, a sculptor with ties to our city who spent the turbulent period around World War II in France. Centered on Takada, who cultivated friendships with a wide range of cultural figu…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum
The Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum consists of the "Museum," which displays nationally registered tangible cultural properties; the "Former Mizuno Family Residence," relocated from Fukui; and the authentic tea rooms "Tenshindo" and "Tenshin-an." The M…
- Tannan
Zabuton Making & Zen Experience
This Zen program in Fukui Prefecture, the birthplace of Soto Zen Buddhism, maximizes cultural elements. Using fabric and thread discarded during the manufacturing process at a local textile company, participants create zafu meditation cushions. Thi…
- Wakasa
Lord Nitta Yoshisada's Tomb (Shōnenji Temple)
This historic temple has been in existence since the 5th year of the Yōrō era (721). The remains of Nitta Yoshisada, a warrior from the Nanbokucho period, are buried here with great care, and a tombstone stands in his honor. Additionally, Shōnenji …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Sake Tasting Experience at a Liquor Store in Tsuruga
Enjoy a sake tasting experience with the shop owner's recommended selections. The available sakes change with the seasons, and we'll let you choose from several varieties including local prefectural sakes and our shop's original blends. If you find…
- Wakasa
Goshimizu
Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, "Oshōzu," selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters, has long been known as "Lord's Clear Water" because it was historically used as the feudal lord'…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Fuchu Horse-Hire Road
From Takefu, where the provincial capital was located, one had to cross rugged mountains to reach the capital. However, crossing the lower mountains west of Takefu led to Minami-Echizen Town, from where it was relatively easy to reach Tsuruga by bo…
- Tannan
Tomb of Jūrōzaemon Naotaka of the Magara Clan (Kōtoku-ji T…
Shimobe Jurozaemon, a retainer of the Echizen Asakura clan who appears in the "Asakura Shumonki," "Nobunaga Koki," and "Akechi Gunki," had his residence in Shimano, Echizen (present-day Echizen City). He was renowned as a mighty warrior alongside h…
- Tannan
Jingūji
The "Water-Sending Ceremony" at Nara's Tōdai-ji Temple's Nigatsu-dō Hall is renowned as a sacred ritual of this shrine temple. With the sacred mountain as its backdrop, the main hall (a designated Important Cultural Property), the finest wooden str…
- Wakasa
Strolling Through Town in a Yukata
Why not go for a stroll around town wearing a yukata while visiting sweet shops? Everything you need for dressing is included, so you can come empty-handed. Our separate-style yukata and one-touch obi make dressing easy—perfect for first-timers! We…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Kōroen
Located in the heart of historic Fukui City, this tranquil inn faces Mount Asuwa and the cherry-lined Asuwa River. Savor our signature cuisine showcasing Fukui's four seasons, served with authentic local hospitality. We await you with seasonal Echi…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Honmyōji Temple
Founded in 1376, its founding priest was Nikyo. Damaged by war during the Genki era, it received temple grounds from Lord Otani of Tsuruga Castle in 1590 and relocated from Hosen-cho to Kamijima-dera-cho. This temple was one of three where the Mit…
- Wakasa
