DISCOVER FUKUI

Born in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, and raised in Hongo, Ooi Town, sculptor Shokichi Matsuki's works are displayed alongside exhibits showcasing Ooi Town's history and way of life from ancient times to the present.

• Wakasa

A Zen temple belonging to the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai school. It is said to have been founded by the great master Taichō during the Tenpyō-hōji era in what is now Yoshié, Sabae City. After falling into ruin, it was restored during the Edo pe…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The summit area of Mount Ochi is said to have once been a sacred mountain site blending Shinto and Buddhist elements. Near the trig point at the peak are the inner sanctuary, the Daishi Hall, the shrine office, Hiyoshi Shrine, the main hall, and th…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui
• Tannan

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…

• Tannan

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

This temple enshrines Dainichi Nyorai as its principal image and is the only temple in Echizen City belonging to the Rinzai sect's Daitoku-ji school. A river flows right beside it, and since ancient times, worshippers would purify themselves in…

• Tannan

The museum displays fossils attracting global attention, including the world's oldest Tyrannosauridae teeth discovered in the Izumi area and neighboring municipalities, Japan's oldest bird footprints, and the world's only known lizard f…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Kōgyō-ji Temple was founded in 1406 by Shūgaku Shōnin, the third son of Shōnyo Shōnin, the fifth head priest of Hongan-ji. Its "weeping cherry blossoms in spring" and "ginkgo trees in autumn" are renowned, and the museum "H…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Volunteer Guides Sharing the Charm of MikuniWe serve as volunteer guides, sharing the charm of Mikuni Town—a port town that has long thrived on water transportation—with visitors.Our goal is to contribute to community development and re…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The main hall, built approximately 500 years ago, is a graceful shrine designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Its architecture masterfully blends Japanese, Tang, and Indian styles. The vermilion-lacquered mountain gate within the pre…

• Tannan

Ukan Shrine, where the Dengaku and Noh Dances of Mizuumi are performed. Its history is ancient, said to have been founded in 463 AD.Since ancient times, the Dengaku dance, born in this land, took root as a ritual offering.Later, due to exchanges wi…

• Tannan

The Fukui City History Museum offers visitors a look at the history of Fukui. Exhibits on display include items found buried in ancient tombs, and animations that show the World War II air raids of Fukui. Hands-on workshops are available.The perman…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The neighborhood of Sancho-machi was once a geisha entertainment district, and offers charming shops and restaurants to explore. In Obama Nishigumi, the samurai once lived alongside the town’s merchants and artisans—today, visitors can …

• Wakasa

Jomon Roman Park offers an experience of ancient romance. The Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, housed in a building designed to resemble the belly of a clay figurine, displays artifacts excavated from Jomon-period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE) sites, including d…

• Wakasa

Shiroyama Park, the site of Takahama Castle built by Masanori Itsumi in the Warring States Period, has the famous Meikyodo Cave (a scenic spot in Takahama Town) and a large lawn area, and there is a walking trail in the park. Walking along the prom…

• Wakasa

The Kōra-zukuri-style Calendar Museum is a unique museum filled with materials related to calendars, including rare ancient astronomical instruments and calendars from bygone eras. It was built in commemoration of the descendants of Abe no Seimei, …

• Wakasa

This is the comprehensive visitor center for Hakusan Hieizuji Temple. It features touch panels, high-definition videos, and artifacts unearthed during excavations, serving as a guidance facility that introduces visitors to the temple's history,…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

The Jodo Buddhist temple Saifukuji was built in 1368. The temple is best known for its huge garden, more than 4,600 square meters in size. The garden is said to represent the Buddhist land of perfect bliss, with rich greenery in spring and summer, …

• Wakasa

Takidanji Temple, originally built in 1375, is a popular destination for its beauty, both inside and out. Visitors can see temple buildings that date back to centuries ago, and enjoy the scenery of the temple’s Japanese garden and mossy groun…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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 …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu