DISCOVER FUKUI

The seated statue of Fudō Myōō, believed to date from the Heian period, is designated an Important Cultural Property. Its imposing and majestic appearance has earned it the alternate name "Wave-Cutting Fudō," and it is revered by fishermen.

• Wakasa

Sakiji Shrine is an ancient shrine said to have been founded over 1,000 years ago. The Takahama Seven-Year Festival, the largest festival in the Reinan region of Fukui Prefecture held every six years over seven days, is the shrine's festival.

• Wakasa

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…

• Wakasa

This standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon is carved into a ginkgo tree, estimated to be about 450 years old, standing near the mountain gate of Jōtan-zan Taiō-ji Temple. Believed to save people from all kinds of suffering, it attracts local w…

• Wakasa

In 1864, the Mito Tengu Party, a group of imperial loyalists advocating expulsion of foreigners, raised arms to petition the Imperial Court. They were captured and executed in Tsuruga the following year. The graves of the Mito martyrs, including th…

• Wakasa

Near Roadside Station Dinosaur Valley Katsuyama, at the downstream right bank field beneath Katsuyama Dinosaur Bridge The kochia bushes reach their peak autumn colors in late October. This field was planted with kochia by local residents as part of…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A 140-year-old traditional inn has been renovated and reborn. Enjoy meals while gazing at the sunset over the Sea of Japan, or take a dip in the ocean and work remotely by the shore. We also offer a welcome service for guests staying overnight for …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Furafura is a private rental hotel, a 120-year-old traditional Japanese house renovated into a modern and comfortable space. Enjoy a uniquely pleasant time while gazing at the satoyama landscape. (Limited to one group per day) We offer two plans: a…

• Tannan

The Eiheiji Green Village Community Center opened in April 1993 as a lifelong learning hub. Centered around a gymnasium, the facility includes a multipurpose hall suitable for various cultural events, meeting rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. It is …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Let's peek into the daily life of Nomura-san, a young flower farmer who relocated to start farming! ♪ Experience the seasonal routines of a flower farm—sowing seeds, thinning seedlings, and harvesting blooms. As a souvenir, you'll receive a bouquet…

• Tannan

Minami-Echizen Town, Domiyama. This is a village where the rice fields turn pink with flowers every summer. Here, we cultivate lotus flowers—known as Buddhist altar flowers for Obon—on a scale among the largest in Japan. You can step into these lot…

• Tannan

This facility, surrounded by nature, offers the experience of making soba noodles. Inside, you'll find a soba museum displaying tools used in soba production and a restaurant. Outside, there are barbecue huts and modern cottages where you can truly…

• Tannan

Long ago, a horse carrier named Gonroku killed a traveler and stole his money. When he whispered "Don't tell anyone!" to a nearby Jizo statue, it replied, "Jizo may be silent, but I will not." He then descended the mountain. Later, at this very pas…

• Tannan

Along the coastline of Kawano in Minami-Echizen Town, where the landscape transitions from Tsuruga Bay to the Echizen Coast, numerous uniquely shaped rocks carved by rough waves can be seen. Among them, the famous Couple Rocks stand side by side li…

• Tannan

The area around Kinome Pass, which divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions, is historically fascinating with many preserved historical sites. Today, Hachifusuyama features the Imajō 365 Ski Resort, making hiking to the summi…

• Tannan

This botanical garden is the largest on the Sea of Japan coast, spanning 25 hectares. Designed to utilize the natural terrain, it also features a plant museum. To make it easy for visitors to navigate, the garden includes 35 distinct plant sections…

• Tannan

A homely inn serving fresh seafood. Located right in front of Ayukawa Beach, all guest rooms offer views of the Sea of Japan. We take pride in our seafood from the Sea of Japan, and our winter Echizen crab is truly exquisite.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Katsuyama Sagicho Bayashi Preservation Society Junichiro MasuyaMain Activities　We perform Katsuyama Sagicho Bayashi, a local performing art of Katsuyama City, at events both within and outside the prefecture. At the annual "Katsuyama Sagicho Festi…

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…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Near Asahi Park, along the road connecting National Route 157 and Route 17, a row of Japanese pagoda trees (also known as American pagoda trees) stretches for about 800 meters. As street trees, they begin to change color slightly earlier than the m…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu