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The closest beach to National Route 8 within Minami-Echizen Town. Improvements to the surrounding area have made it easier to use. Nearby stands the Ukon Family Residence, home of the Kitamaebune shipowners.

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The large rock within the grounds of Oyatani Hakusan Shrine is a massive boulder over 20 meters in size, transported here by a debris avalanche triggered by the collapse of Mount Kyogatake volcano. It broke away from near the summit approximately 3…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Chikuchikubonbon, a former elementary school building renovated into an experiential lodging facility. Located in the Takeda district of a mountain village where pristine natural landscapes remain, it offers approximately 40 different experience pr…

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Located on a small hill along the Echizen coast, this glass studio offers sweeping views of the coastline from its workshop windows. We create pieces using the free-blown glass technique, which involves blowing glass without molds. Visitors can wat…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

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Overlooking the Sea of Japan, create cherished memories with friends and family in our spacious rooms. A tranquil Japanese-style inn. While not flashy, we offer hospitality with the spirit of "one guest, one inn."

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From the summit, you can see the Tannan Plains, Tsuruga Bay, and the Sea of Japan. It is cherished as a mountain where much of its natural beauty remains. Legend holds that Honoke Mountain derives its name from the watchtowers once used to signal e…

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Limited to one group at a time for a relaxed stay. We serve fresh fish prepared with a focus on sashimi.

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Enjoy the expansive Sea of Japan and sunset views from your room alongside fresh seafood delicacies. Renovated in 2009, our baths feature natural hot springs with free-flowing source water, including an indoor bath, open-air bath, and foot bath.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The main street from the Matsuoka domain era, the old Katsuyama Kaido, retains its Edo-period layout with multiple right-angle turns known as "key turns." It is called "Twelve Turns" because of the number of these bends. You can also see townhouse-…

• 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

Long-term stays for business, etc. ... Discounts available. Ideal for cherry salmon fishing and sweetfish fishing on the Kuzuryu River. Features a large bath with sauna. Completely private rooms.

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Enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the boat.

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Fukui City Echizen Coast Promotion Team Leader Wataru HasegawaWhat are your main activities?　We are an organization promoting the appeal of the Echizen Coast area, focusing on five key zones: Takanosu, Natsume, Kunimi, Kono, and Tonka. Local busin…

Chikamatsu Monzaemon, famous for works such as "Sonezaki Shinjū," was born as the second son of Sugimori Nobuyoshi, a samurai of the Fukui domain, and spent his youth in Yoshie Town. The literary monument in the front garden of the Tachimachi Commu…

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Founded around the Eishō era (1504–1521) by the great priest Tōmoku Chōju (second abbot of Ryūun-ji), this is a Sōtō Zen temple. Perched on a hill overlooking the mouth of the Kuzuryu River, it was called "Hiyoriyama" (Weather Mountain) because dur…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

At Imajo Ototo Village, enjoy fishing for char and rainbow trout, or catching fish by hand in the clear streams where you can immerse yourself in nature.You can grill your catch over charcoal right there and enjoy it!

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Heat a glass rod over a gas burner flame to melt it, creating a single glass bead. Later, we will mail the finished piece—a strap ornecklace. A memento of your journey in Ono, the town of famous waters, will be revived.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

All rooms feature Wi-Fi! Renovated in 2011! All beds are semi-double or larger!A small hotel near Katamachi, Fukui City's largest downtown area.The only town hotel in Katamachi equipped with Thomas-Symonds beds.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Walking along the approach lined with tall, straight cedar trees, a tall, slender building comes into view on the left. Inside stands a large, black-lacquered wooden Buddha statue, approximately 8 meters tall.It is one of the Three Great Buddhas of…

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