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Monument Commemorating the Birthplace of Kōwakon Music

The monument marking the birthplace of Kōwakamono (Kōwakamai) is located beside the main entrance of the Echizen Town Social Welfare Center Chōjuden (Nishitanaka, Echizen Town). Sawaka-mai originated in Nishitanaka, Echizen Town. Like Sarugaku and …

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Monument Commemorating the Birthplace of Kōwakon Music

The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Iwasa Matabei was an artist active in the early Edo period, often regarded as the originator of ukiyo-e. He was highly valued by Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo shogunate, and left behind works considered foundational to ukiyo-e. Mata…

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The Grave of Iwasa Matabei

Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Next to Nishifujishima Elementary School lies the site said to be where Gion and his sister Gion-nyo once lived. Giō and Gime were shirabyōshi (female entertainers who sang and danced in male attire), appearing in The Tale of the Heike. They enjoye…

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Site of the Residence of the Imperial Consorts

Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall

Three exhibition halls of varying sizes, an outdoor exhibition area, and a large parking lot are provided to accommodate all types of events. This versatile, comprehensive exhibition facility can be widely utilized for large-scale exhibitions and t…

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Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall

Ono Machitsumugi ~ Tenugui Walk ~

Ono Machitsumugi ~ Tenugui Walk ~ is a walking tour item where you complete an original-design tenugui by collecting stamps on a stamp card while exploring restaurants and cultural facilities.The finished tenugui makes for an adorable souvenir that…

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Ono Machitsumugi ~ Tenugui Walk ~

Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

Prime location right in front of Takefu Station. Ideal for business and tourism.Suitable for banquets, meetings, and various other purposes.Located within a minute's walk from the station, our hotel is easy to gather at and extremely convenient…

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Hotel Crown Hills Takefu

Phoenix Plaza (Fukui City Welfare Center)

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…

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Phoenix Plaza (Fukui City Welfare Center)

Minami-Echizen Cultural Center

Minami-Echizen Cultural Center

Corridor Cafe

 Founded by the renowned 14th-century monk Ryōnyo, this temple stands as one of the foremost temples of the Jōdo sect. It is also a place associated with the Tokugawa family, where a study hall was built through the donation of Lord Yūki Hideyasu,…

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Corridor Cafe

Matcha Art Experience

 This experience allows you to engage with Japanese culture through the practice of preparing matcha. After preparing the matcha, you can draw your own design on its surface to create your own original matcha. This activity is designed to be enjo…

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Matcha Art Experience

Roadside Station Park Inn Niwagaoka

Established in 1996, this is the second roadside station to open in Fukui Prefecture. Located along National Route 417 en route from the Hokuriku Expressway to the Echizen Coast, it sells a wide variety of local specialties and fresh vegetables. It…

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Roadside Station Park Inn Niwagaoka

Kono Kitamae Shipowners' Street Guided Tour

The Kitamaebune ships, designated as a Japan Heritage site. Ukon Gonzaemon, one of the five major shipowners of the Hokuriku region. We'll guide you through the history of the Kitamaebune ships, starting with his residence, the Ukon House, and incl…

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Kono Kitamae Shipowners' Street Guided Tour

Saishōshōji Temple (Fujishima Castle Ruins)

Chōshōji Temple was built on the site of Fujishima Castle from the Nanboku-chō period, and part of the castle's earthen ramparts remain within the grounds of Nishi-Chōshōji Temple. Fujishima Castle is said to have been built by Shiba Takatsune, a m…

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Saishōshōji Temple (Fujishima Castle Ruins)

Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

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Taro Kusakabe, Griffith Statue

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Welcome to the Warring States-era mountain castle hidden in the forest. The Sengoku (Warring States) Period was a time of near-constant civil war and political upheaval, generally spanning from roughly 1467 to 1615.The ruins of Jinguji Castle are t…

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Hotel Riverge Akebono

A riverside city resort hotel inspired by Fukui's history and culture, offering rich natural scenery throughout the seasons.The top-floor Sky Bath offers panoramic views of "Fukui, City of Water and History," while its spring cherry b…

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Hotel Riverge Akebono

Sake Brewing Experience! Experience the work of a brewery …

Winter's approach is felt in Imasho-juku, Minami-Echizen Town. Along the highway where traces of its former glory as a thriving post town remain, sake brewing begins at the local brewery. While Japan is said to have about 1,500 breweries, only arou…

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Showa Hall

In 1930, Mr. Tanaka Kazukichi invested his personal fortune to build the Showa Kaikan at the site of the former Waki-honjin post station as a center for social education. This three-story reinforced concrete building, groundbreaking for its time, s…

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Showa Hall

Fukui City Kirara Hall

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Fukui City Kirara Hall

Fukui City Kigokoro Cultural Hall

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Fukui City Kigokoro Cultural Hall
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