DISCOVER FUKUI

Summer: Just a 2-minute walk to the beach. Spring and fall: Enjoy rock fishing right in the sea before your eyes. Winter: Savor the authentic taste of Echizen crab. As we are a small guesthouse, we kindly ask you to make reservations early. Enjoy s…

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Seishōji Temple, associated with Saint Shinran and cherished as "Sabae's Head Temple," is one of the Ten Head Temples of Jōdo Shinshū, alongside Kyoto's Higashi Honganji and Nishi Honganji. The Gokekidō Hall at the center of the temple grounds is t…

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Myōtaiji Temple, known as a sacred site of the Nichiren Shū Myōkenji sect, was founded in 1294 by Nichirō, a disciple of Nichiren Daishōnin. Within its grounds, the main hall built in 1746 stands quietly surrounded by ancient cedar trees said to be…

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As you begin your hike toward Yashaga Pond, this waterfall soon comes into view on your left. With its abundant flow, this waterfall delights the eyes of hikers.

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A renovated 90-year-old traditional house in Imajo-juku. With the concept of "stepping into the local daily life," it offers experiences that let you immerse yourself in the diverse ways of life in the area.

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Long renowned as a prime flower-viewing spot, it boasts approximately 1,000 cherry trees in full bloom. The park also features numerous attractions for both children and adults, including a lawn plaza, an athletic plaza, and a Japanese garden. From…

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The large torii gate standing approximately 6.5 meters tall along the approach path and the red torii gate, constructed partly of wood and partly of stone, are valuable wooden torii gates built during the mid-Edo period. The main hall, with its cyp…

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Experience rural life and food (making rice dumplings, local cuisine, rice flour dishes, soba noodle making, etc.).

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This is the birthplace of Chihiro Iwasaki, the picture book artist from Echizen City. The main building retains the charm of its era throughout, and the second-floor gallery hosts several special exhibitions each year. The annex, equipped with a pi…

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The first floor features an exhibition room, a lobby, and a Japanese-style room suitable for use as a tea ceremony room. The second floor has two exhibition rooms, which serve as display spaces for citizens' paintings, calligraphy, crafts, and othe…

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Just north of Sōja, on the road extending west from the old Hokuriku Highway, proceed west along the road in front of Kokubunji Temple to find Hikitsugi Temple at its western end. The "Shōtoku 1st Year Fuchū Map" (1711) depicts Kokubunji Temple to …

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Spring brings fresh greenery, autumn brings vibrant foliage, and winter brings snowy landscapes. Enjoy the hot spring experience at your leisure while taking in the natural beauty of each season. In addition to the open-air bath offering sweeping v…

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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…

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A guesthouse created by the owner and his friends by renovating an old folk house. Riders are welcome, of course, but non-riders are also welcome to stay. It's a place that feels like coming home—somehow nostalgic and heartwarming.

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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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Kōraku Castle features the cave at Shimo-Hase, recorded in the Meisho-ki as "the place where Crown Prince Tsuneyoshi of Emperor Go-Daigo was hidden in Kenmu 4 (1337), and this is Shōboku-ura." It is said that during the fall of Kanegasaki Castle in…

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During the Nara period, travelers entering the province of Etchu (Hokuriku) from the capital crossed the Yamanaka Pass (elevation 389m) from Tsuruga. This was the oldest Hokuriku official road passing through the province of Echizen. It is also cal…

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This pass divides Fukui Prefecture into the northern and southern regions. For 1,200 years, a checkpoint stood here as the gateway to Echizen. From the Edo period onward, the Maekawa family served as tea house attendants and mountain patrol officer…

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A pond with a circumference of approximately 360 meters located at the summit of Mt. Nomigatake. It is a prime hiking spot renowned for its beautiful flowers that bloom profusely throughout the seasons. It is also known for its mystical dragon god …

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Kono's ocean is brimming with a unique charm unlike any other sea. It possesses an atmosphere where you can encounter unseen landscapes—the pristine beauty of the water, the variety of fish, and the breathtaking scenery. Alongside spacious faciliti…

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