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Built approximately 300 years ago during the early Edo period, this traditional gabled-roof farmhouse has been restored to its original condition and is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is said to have belonged to one of th…

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"Hongan Shozu Spring" has been designated a National Natural Monument as the southernmost known habitat of the landlocked Japanese minnow (itoyo). This is an educational facility dedicated to the protection of freshwater Japanese minnows …

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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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Imajo-shuku was once a major post town along the routes that led into Fukui, which connected the region to Kyoto and modern-day Tokyo. Visitors can still see elements of the old townscape, such as narrow townhouses, along a kilometer-long stretch o…

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Kongo-in Temple, exuding the simple atmosphere of a mountain temple, is a Soto Zen temple. It was founded in 1433.In 1610, Honda Tomomasa relocated it to its current site, where the castle of the former lord, Aoki Kii-no-kami, once stood. Within th…

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By imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu in 741, Kokubunji Temple was built in Takefu (present-day Echizen City), where the provincial capital was located. Today, it stands modestly beside the Soja Grand Shrine, but at the time of its founding, E…

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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…

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Away from the hustle and bustle, the hermitage and garden retain the atmosphere of the end of the Edo period (1603-1868).This hermitage was built as a villa by Zuian Yamamoto, a doctor of the Fukui domain, in 1846 in the late Edo period. The feudal…

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A facility serving as a stage for more people to enjoy culture amidst nature and beautiful surroundings, also available for various cultural and artistic activities. Particularly at the coffee corner, where you can enjoy coffee from your favorite c…

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Diagonally across from Soja Grand Shrine lies a stylish corner known as "Kura no Tsuji," lined with white-walled storehouses. Since the Edo period, this area flourished as a transit hub for goods traveling from Kansai to the Hokuriku region, with m…

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Upon entering the main hall, a magnificent, lustrous bronze Buddha statue immediately greets visitors. Standing approximately 5.5 meters tall from lotus pedestal to crown, it features a serene countenance. Erected in 1847 (Kōka 4), it was dedicated…

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The enshrined deity is Lord Matsudaira Yoshitaka (Shungaku), the 16th lord of the Echizen Fukui domain.

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Goshoen: Your Second Home, a Bridge to Obama  Goshoen is a prefecturally designated tangible cultural property known as the "Former Furukawa-ya Villa," originally built by the Furukawa family, who made their fortune through Kitamae ships, …

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On clear days, the Imazuka 365 Ski Resort offers a breathtaking panorama of nature, with views stretching to the distant Hakusan mountain range. A Kids Park is also available, ensuring even the youngest children can enjoy themselves safely.

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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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This ancient tomb in Kusunoki, Awara City, is a prefecturally designated historic site. Its ceiling and rear wall are constructed from a single slab of tuff, exhibiting the advanced structural features of the late Kofun period. It is also a rare to…

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The "One-Stroke Letter: Japan's Shortest Letter Museum" has opened, showcasing past winning entries from the One-Stroke Letter Contest for Japan's Shortest Letter. The centerpiece of the permanent exhibition room, "FUMI NO TAKI," is a video install…

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Hōkyōji Temple is a renowned temple located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Ōno City, situated upstream along the Kiyotaki River. Founded in 1278 by the eminent monk Jaku'en, who came to Japan out of reverence for Dōgen Zenji, the foun…

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It is said that Benzaiten Hakuryu-o Daigongen was enshrined within the precincts of a branch temple of Hakusan Heisenji Shrine, which was founded in 717 (the first year of the Yoro era) during the Nara period by the great monk Taicho. In 1574 (the …

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Located within Yoshikage Park, the area is also famous as a prime spot for cherry blossoms. The Asakura clan flourished for 103 years across five generations, from the Muromachi period through the age of civil war. Yoshikage, the shugo daimyo of Ec…

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