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Located within the Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park, the Mikuni Town Sakai City Seaside Nature Park is a vast natural park spanning 230,000 square meters, featuring the majestic Sea of Japan and pine forests. Flowers bloom throughout the seas…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The founding of Kamisunagawa Town, Hokkaido, dates back to Meiji 32 (1899), when it was pioneered by Mr. Jinnosuke Yamauchi, originally from the former Fukui Prefecture village of Utsurimura, along with eight others. The sacred object that once res…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Completed in 2001, this dam is located upstream on the Eiheiji River, a first-class river in the Kuzuryu River system. It was constructed for flood control, unspecified water use, and water supply purposes. It is a gravity concrete dam with a heigh…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Taro Kusakabe was the first student from the Fukui domain to study in America. Next to his bronze statue, erected on the embankment in front of the site of Kōnan Yokoi's residence, stands a statue of Griffith, his senior at the university where he …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Parking lot users and their passengers may use it free of charge. ※Not available during rain or snow accumulation.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The entire Echizen Coast is designated as Echizen-Kaga Coast Quasi-National Park. Located 1.7 km north of Cape Echizen, the "Kochomon" natural tunnel was formed by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. It is a natural tunnel hollowed out b…

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The temple possesses the simple, unadorned appearance characteristic of Zen temples. However, a map of Fuchu from the first year of the Shotoku era (1711) records its grounds as measuring 44 ken (approximately 80 meters) north to south and 50 ken (…

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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

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…

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Established in 1522 by Takeda Motomitsu, the governor of Wakasa (now southern Fukui Prefecture), this temple belongs to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism. Though later falling into disrepair, it was rebuilt by Kyogoku Tadataka. It houses a monument to …

• Wakasa

One of the Sea of Japan's most pristine beaches, renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Nearby, numerous guesthouses and inns line the shore, and in summer, beachside cafes and colorful umbrellas appear. Enjoy marine sports, camping, fishing, a…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

Mantokuji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple best known for its hillside landscape garden and carefully raked rock garden. These gardens are particularly popular destinations when the azaleas bloom in May and June. The temple is also home to a gia…

• Wakasa

This island is famed for the legend that after the principal image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon from Itosaki Town—known for its nationally and prefecturally designated intangible folk cultural property "Buddhist Dance"—arrived riding a turtle, that…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The area around JR Kuzuryu Lake Station is known as "Roadside Station Kuzuryu," and the "Izumi Fureai Kaikan" located in front of the station is a facility gathering a wealth of information on tourist attractions, event details, restaurants, lodgin…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This beach retains the quiet charm of a traditional fishing village while offering a full range of facilities including hotels and inns. Visitors can also enjoy rock fishing along the rocky shores. For the 2024 season, the beach will be open from M…

• Wakasa

2025 Beach Season July 12 (Sat) – August 24 (Sun) Both Shirahama Beach and Torii Beach are beautiful beaches with stunning blue waters. They offer just the right amount of sandy beach for families with children, with pine groves stretching out behi…

• Wakasa

The artificial beach bustles with many beachgoers seeking the sea every year.【Beach】Concrete BeachThe beach will be open for swimming in 2024, but facilities such as restrooms and showers will be unavailable. Opening Period: July 10th to August 2…

• Tannan

Please check our website ( http://www.ski.ikeda-kibou.com/ ) for current operating hours. This ski resort features gentle slopes with a maximum gradient of 10 degrees. Children and beginners can enjoy skiing with peace of mind. Our staff are kind t…

• Tannan

A spot where you can enjoy fishing all day long from the breakwater and fishing pier. Rental fishing rods are available (limited quantity), making it easy for beginners to enjoy fishing. It's also a scenic fishing spot with views like the pier span…

• Wakasa