DISCOVER FUKUI

The story of Semimaru, famous for the verse "This place, this very place / Where parting and reunion part ways / Where knowing and not knowing meet at Ōsaka Pass," has been passed down. After wandering through the provinces, Semimaru arrived in Ech…

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[A Mountain Gate That Blasts Out Cold Air in the Dead of Summer]―― Beyond that tunnel lies a “stone otherworld”Walking along a gently sloping forest road, a small tunnel suddenly appears.Standing at its entrance, a chill—about 10&…

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Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

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This building was constructed in 1940 as the Kumagawa Village Office. It is a structure that conveys the rich history of Kumagawa, serving as a museum that showcases the history of Kumagawa-juku and the Saba Kaido, or Mackerel Road.

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Echizen City is the place where Murasaki Shikibu, the author of *The Tale of Genji*, lived away from the capital for the only time in her life.It is said that she visited here with her father, Fujiwara no Tameoki, who had been appointed governor of…

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A museum modeled after the exterior of Ryusho Elementary School, built atop Mikuni Hill in 1879.It was renovated in 2023, changing its name from "Mikuni Ryusho-kan" to "Sakai City Museum."With the slogan "Playful excitement…

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Imajo-shuku was once a major post town along the routes that led into Fukui, which connected the region to Kyoto and modern-day Tokyo. Visitors can still see elements of the old townscape, such as narrow townhouses, along a kilometer-long stretch o…

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This is a large temple of the Honzan class within the Hokke-shu Shimon-ryu sect, boasting five sub-temples.Based on the size of the temple grounds recorded in ancient documents and the location of ancient grid-pattern settlement remains preserved i…

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According to legend, when a nun bathed in the water due to the extreme heat, the spring dried up. Following an oracle stating "If you wrestle, water will flow," sumo matches were held, and water gushed forth. To this day, an annual sumo t…

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From ancient times to the present day, Fukui's history is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. Highlights include the "History Zone," where you can trace Fukui's history through visually engaging exhibits like authentic materials and full-sca…

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Osagoe Folk House Museum is a traditional village where visitors can glimpse the lives of Fukui's ancestors. Five representative old houses from around the 18th century—including those of wealthy farmers and village headmen—have been relocated and …

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Temple Retreat Experience: A one-day monk's training experience. Stay overnight at the temple and participate in zazen meditation and morning services. ※Currently suspended※ Sutra Copying Experience: Sit with proper posture, calm your mind, and cop…

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This historic shrine is notable for its towering ginkgo tree. Climb the long staircase within the grounds to reach Atago Shrine, where you can also enjoy the scenery. During the annual festival held every October, mikoshi portable shrines and float…

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Goshoen: Your Second Home, a Bridge to Obama  Goshoen is a prefecturally designated tangible cultural property known as the "Former Furukawa-ya Villa," originally built by the Furukawa family, who made their fortune through Kitamae ships, …

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It is rare nationwide for a single camellia tree to bloom with five different colors. Many people travel from afar to see it, delighting the eyes of visitors. (Mid- to late March)

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The legend of the 800-year-old nun who ate mermaid flesh and lived to be 800 years old. The cave where she is said to have returned after traveling the nation, helping the poor, and scattering camellia seeds to make flowers bloom. Camellias reminis…

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This temple, originally the residence of Hidemi—a disciple of Kusunoki Masashige's younger brother—was converted to the Jōdo Shinshū sect. Its proper name is Kongōzan Okunenji. From the Tenpō era through the early Shōwa period, it produced many lea…

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Mikuni Minato Kitamae Street is home to a stylish establishment where shamisen music and Edo-style folk songs play. You can enjoy matcha while listening to Edo folk song performances. In the tatami room, you can even experience playing the shamisen…

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We’ll be happy to guide you through Fukui City’s many attractions—including Kitanosho Castle Site & Shibata Park, the “Site of Fukui Castle” (part of the “100 Famous Castles” series), Mt. Asuwa, the nat…

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Daianzenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple known for architecture, gardens, and Zen experiences. The temple offers zazen seated meditation sessions, as well as shakyo (tracing sutras), shabutsu (tracing Buddhist imagery), and kirie (cutting …

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