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Nobuhide Niwa, a trusted vassal whom Oda Nobunaga called "a friend and brother," was known alongside Shibata Katsuie as one of the twin pillars of the Oda clan. Nobuhide's grave lies at Sōkōji Temple (founded by Nobuhide as his family…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Our slopes range from gentle inclines averaging 15 degrees to steep runs reaching 42 degrees, and snowboarding is permitted on all courses! Everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy the slopes.Parking is free all day, so feel free to dri…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The roughly 4-kilometer coastal trail from Yonekawaki through Tojinbo to near Oshima is a veritable avenue of monuments honoring literary figures, poets, and haiku masters connected to Mikuni. The coastal beauty visible from this trail is truly exc…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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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Echizen Forged Blades continues to uphold Japan's ancient fire-forging techniques and hand finishing to this day. Here, we introduce the 700-year history and manufacturing process of Echizen Forged Blades through panel displays and videos. Prod…

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Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…

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This is a bike-sharing service where you can rent a bike whenever you want and return it wherever you like. Anyone can rent a bike by tapping their IC card on a bicycle at a Cycle Port. Why not take a smooth ride on a sleek red electric bike as a n…

• Wakasa

Phoenix Plaza is a multi-purpose facility that provides spaces for deepening cultural exchange and serves as a hub for welfare activities. It features a large hall (seating up to 2,000 people), a small hall (seating up to 500 people), and meeting r…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The enshrined deity is Prince Sawara, the son of Emperor Kanmu. It is said that an imperial edict was issued to provincial governors nationwide to establish Goryo Shrines to appease the vengeful spirit of Prince Sawara, who was caught up in politic…

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This shrine was established in 1875 to honor the Mito Tengu Party. Although no shrine hall existed at the time of its founding, a shrine monument was erected in October 1883. Subsequently, with funding from the Marquis Maeda family, the shrine hall…

• Wakasa

From July to August, when they are at their best, they bloom with delicate petals tinged pink. It is also one of Japan's leading lotus flower production areas, and at the nearby lotus park, you can admire beautiful lotus flowers from around the wor…

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The ayu, known as the "queen of river fish" for its beautiful form and excellent flavor. Ayu raised in the Hino River and Takura River are of the highest grade in terms of size and firmness of flesh. The season runs from early June to early Septemb…

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This ancient tomb in Kusunoki, Awara City, is a prefecturally designated historic site. Its ceiling and rear wall are constructed from a single slab of tuff, exhibiting the advanced structural features of the late Kofun period. It is also a rare to…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Craftsmen skilled in woodworking have lived here since the late Edo period, and around the mid-Meiji era, skilled chest-making artisans formed the core of the community, establishing Chest-Making Town.Today, over a dozen shops line the streets, inc…

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The Ikeda Rural Tourism Association offers electric-assist bicycles for rent. Please make a reservation by phone or email at least one week in advance. (We will accommodate same-day or last-minute reservations whenever possible, but please not…

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Spanning an area more than four times the size of Tokyo Dome, this is Fukui’s most spectacular cosmos field, featuring approximately 100 million blooming cosmos flowers. Blooms typically begin around late September and reach their peak by mid…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Located in Ono City—a castle town known as the "Little Kyoto of the Hokuriku region"—Teramachi was developed during the Tenshō era (1573-1592) as part of Kanamori Nagachika’s efforts to build a castle town. It features a…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Wakasa Mihama Tourism Association offers bicycle rentals.Why not hop on a bike and enjoy the fresh breeze of Mihama to the fullest?Standard bicycles and electric-assist bicycles are available for a 2-day, 1-night rental period for guests stayin…

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This 1,170-meter-long straight, five-arch brick tunnel features brick-built portals. Constructed as one of Japan's largest railway tunnels, it is known for its completion after arduous construction alongside the Habara Tunnel on the former Hoku…

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