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The second daughter of the Asai sisters, Ohatsu (Jōkō-in), built this temple to mourn her husband Kyōgoku Takatsugu. She invited Zen Master Shūko of the Enjō school, a native of Obama, to serve as the founding priest. Ohatsu is also historically no…

• Wakasa

The crimson of the mountain maple leaves beautifully complements the dry landscape garden, soothing the eyes of visitors. The principal image, a wooden seated statue of Amida Nyorai, and the ink-on-silk painting of Miroku Bosatsu are truly worth se…

• Wakasa

Along National Route 27, "Portal" welcomes visitors with the full-scale SL Yoshitsune locomotive that ran at the Osaka Flower Expo. Inside, a panoramic model train delightfully moves around, drawing children's attention.

• Wakasa

Constructed in 1920 as the new headquarters of Morita Bank, founded by the wealthy merchant family Morita of Mikuni Port, its exterior features classical Western design while its interior boasts beautiful, luxurious plasterwork. It is the oldest re…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Ikeda Town is known as the "Home of Noh Theater," boasting numerous ancient masks at its various shrines. The museum displays over 100 Noh masks, including those passed down through generations and masks crafted by master mask makers. Regular mask-…

• Tannan

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…

• Tannan

Carry a colorful umbrella that makes walking fun and enjoy strolling through a castle town where the charm of 400 years ago remains!    

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A tranquil public lodge surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxing. (Accommodates 55 guests) The area features various sports and cultural facilities, making it ideal for families and groups alike—whether for sightseeing, training camps, or meeting…

• Tannan

A tranquil public lodge surrounded by nature where you can relax and unwind! The cuisine, featuring local ingredients, is absolutely delicious. Plus, the restaurant's tofu dishes using the famous "Ota Tofu" are hugely popular! Savor t…

• Tannan

Kamo Shrine is located in Nata-sho, Ooi Town. It is said to have been established in 1348 (the 4th year of the Jōwa era), and records indicate it underwent renovations around the middle of the Edo period. Unique folk customs not seen elsewhere are …

• Wakasa

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…

• Tannan

Founded during the Yoro era (717-724) of the Nara period by the great master Taicho, this Tendai sect temple was originally located in Nojiri, Ikeda Town. It was relocated to its present site in Fuchu, Echizen, in 1533 (Tensho 2) by order of the As…

• Tannan

Established in 1488, this temple is a special head temple of the Tendai Shinshu sect. Its magnificent mountain gate is constructed entirely of Keyaki zelkova wood. It features dynamic carvings, including the Sixteen Arhats, carp climbing a waterfal…

• Tannan

In 887, Chūnagon Nariyuki, exiled to Echizen (present-day northern Fukui Prefecture), prayed here continuously to clear his name of false charges. Soon after, he was pardoned and returned to the capital. Grateful, he built the shrine hall, which is…

• Tannan

Ono City is rich in groundwater, with springs bubbling up throughout the town. Among these, the Oshozu Spring, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Springs, has long been cherished as a place of relaxation for citizens. Historically used as water…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

A rare water castle in Japan, skillfully utilizing natural terrain. Construction began in 1601 when Kyogoku Takatsugu became lord of Wakasa Province. Sakai Tadakatsu became lord in 1634, and the castle was completed in 1641. It served as the reside…

• Wakasa

This is the old battlefield where Nitta Yoshisada, the protector of Prince Tsunenaga and Prince Takera, fought against the Ashikaga forces in 1336. The battle was so severe that Prince Tonoara and 300 others set fire to the castle and committed sui…

• Wakasa

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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This memorial hall commemorates the sister city agreement signed in 1983 between Awara City (formerly Awara Town) and Shaoxing City in China's Zhejiang Province. The former residence of the Fujino family, located in Mikuni-cho, was donated by the f…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

A cultural and arts facility renovated from an old folk house built in the late Meiji period. It displays paintings and other works owned by citizens, and also features a cafe and shop.

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu