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The garden features the "Statue of the Young Dogen," depicting Zen Master Dogen in his youth when he resolved to become a monk, alongside the "Jojō Pagoda" built to repay the kindness of his master, Zen Master Jōjō, and the grav…

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The Sun Sun Hall at Kamishibi Cultural Center hosts various events such as lectures and concerts. A library is also located on the premises.

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This temple is a branch temple of Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto Zen sect. It was established in 1653 by order of Matsudaira Masakatsu, the first lord of the Echizen Matsuoka domain. Originally built to pray for the repose of the soul of Lord…

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It is said that Benzaiten Hakuryuo Daigongen Shrine was founded in 717, the first year of the Nara Period, when a branch temple of Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, founded by famous monk Taicho Daishi, was also established in this area, and that Benzaiten …

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Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The Asakura clan flourished for five generations over 103 years, from the Muromachi period through the age of war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Echizen, was …

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Enjoy sightseeing tours by bicycle. Ideal for touring the nearby attractions, including the head temple Eiheiji. 【Rental Locations】 ・Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station 【For details, see below】 Rent-a-Cycle - User Guide - Echizen Railway

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Experience paddling on the Kuzuryu River. We offer beautiful fields where everyone from beginners to advanced paddlers can enjoy themselves. Experience it in this town representing "Zen," a cornerstone of Japanese culture!

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Teramachi in Ōno City, a castle town known as the Little Kyoto of Hokuriku, was built as part of Kanamori Nagachika's castle town development during the Tenshō era. It features temples of various sects, primarily Jōdo Shinshū, and preserves its old…

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A historic ryokan restaurant boasting 400 years of history, associated with the lords of the Ogasawara domain. Experience the profound world of yugen through dining in the storehouse-style room featured in Ryotaro Shiba's "Walking the Roads," or at…

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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…

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A waterfall with a drop of approximately 40 meters. It can be seen at an elevation of about 830 meters, where the Tanigide River, flowing southwest from the plateau within Hōonji Mountain, turns its course southward. The "Echizen Geography Guide" r…

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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 …

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Renovated from the former ryotei restaurant Kagetsuro, a cultural asset built in 1897. This charming building once thrived as part of the traditional entertainment district. The first floor features a dining area where you can enjoy lunch featuring…

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This is a natural park located within Hakusan National Park. Nearby is Karikomi Pond, a natural lake with a circumference of 450 meters and a depth of 5 meters.

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Iwaya Kannon is said to have originated when three statues—the Nyoirin Kannon, the Eleven-Headed Kannon, and the Sacred Kannon—were enshrined in the shadow of a massive rock within the temple grounds. Formerly known as Reigenji Temple, it is also s…

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Katsuyama City's Shikatani area boasts numerous spots for firefly viewing, Among them, the river flowing near the Hinatabokko Day Service Center is famous as a viewing spot where fireflies dance in swarms. In addition to this spot, you can also enj…

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For beginners, we recommend the Floating Experience Course. After a simple introductory briefing, you'll practice basic maneuvers and get to try floating in the air several times. Tandem flights let you enjoy a leisurely, relaxed sightseeing flight…

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The freestyle kayaking venue located upstream at Nakajima River Park utilizes the discharge from the Kansai Electric Power Ichiaragawa Power Station, with a maximum flow rate of 80 tons per second throughout the year. Characterized by its stable fl…

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We have two log cabins and three vintage American Airstream camping trailers. Small dogs are welcome to stay. Please inquire about medium-sized dogs and larger. Each unit has its own barbecue table. It's a 15-minute drive from the Dinosaur Museum.

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① Create original tableware by applying Ono's unique transfer paper—available only here—onto white porcelain. Fired in an electric kiln, your pieces will be ready for pickup in 1 week to 10 days. ②Experience cloisonné crafting amidst nature's rich …

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