DISCOVER FUKUI

HighlightsThe Kawada district of Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is the production center for Echizen lacquerware, a tradition spanning over 1,500 years. It is said that Echizen lacquerware, produced here, accounts for over 80% of Japan's commerc…

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This is the site of a flatland castle built in 1575 by Sassa Narimasa, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga and one of the Three Lords of Fuchu. It is a prefecturally designated historic site. At the time, inner and outer moats were constructed, and the enti…

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Opened in October 2020 after relocating. This woodworking experience facility was created as part of Ikeda Town’s “Kibou no Mori 100-Year Project.” We offer courses designed for everyone—from beginners looking to start craft…

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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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Located along National Route 8, just a 1-minute drive from the Hokuriku Expressway's Takefu Interchange. With free parking for 150 vehicles, we are very convenient for guests arriving by car. All rooms offer Wi-Fi access. We serve as a base for…

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Seasonal cuisine featuring abundant fresh seafood caught at Echizen Port. Relax and unwind in our 24-hour natural hot springs while gazing out over the vast ocean. Savor Hamayu's original menu, featuring only locally sourced seafood, to your he…

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Heisei Echizen Hot Springs, where the changing seasonal scenery and the sound of the waves soothe the soul, is located in a prime spot overlooking the beautiful Sea of Japan.Indulge in a moment to forget your daily routine with our cuisine featurin…

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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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Please check our website ( http://www.ski.ikeda-kibou.com/ ) for current operating hours. This ski resort features gentle slopes with a maximum gradient of 10 degrees. Children and beginners can enjoy skiing with peace of mind. Our staff are kind t…

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About 300 meters downstream from Ryusou Falls, the unique gorge beauty of the Buko River Valley can be seen. Over hundreds of years, erosion by the swift currents has carved out large, smooth holes. It is a quiet place where you can fully appreciat…

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An all-weather climbing facility featuring three distinct walls inside a former elementary school gymnasium. It offers a "Bouldering Wall" with varied course designs, a "Lead Wall" reaching up to a ceiling height of approximately 14 meters, and a "…

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The tourist information center located within the grounds of Michi-no-Eki Echizen. Operated by the Echizen Town Tourism Federation, it provides tourist information as well as introductions to lodging and dining establishments.

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The defeated Heike fugitives from the Genpei War hid in the Seven Plains (Nashigahara, Oojara, Obanjara, Yukigajara, Takegajara, Iwanjara, and Sakanjara). By the Edo period, people had gathered to live in the largest, Nashigahara, which flourished …

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Nishiyama Park has added new attractions for children, featuring multi-dimensional play and exercise functions like the "Deck Roof," "Net Crossing," "Net Climbing," "Rope Wall Crossing," and "Roller Slide." The 8-meter-tall "Forest House Tower" is …

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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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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…

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Until the Meiji era, the "West Highway," commonly known as the "Horse-Carriage Highway," connecting Fuchu (Takefu) and Kono, played a vital role in transportation alongside the Kitamaebune ships. Horse-carriers, transporters who utilized horses to …

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Located at the northernmost tip of Echizen Town, this scenic spot features cliffs jutting out into the Sea of Japan, where numerous rock formations created by sea erosion can be seen. It is renowned as a major colony of Echizen narcissus. Nearby at…

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We offer fresh seafood dishes caught along the Echizen Coast.

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Experience nature, learn about the environment, and practice daily living!The Yatsugi Sennen Forest spreads across approximately 20 hectares at an altitude of 400 to 500 meters. Wooden buildings and green roofs stand out clearly against the contras…

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