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A rock-fill dam approximately 100 meters high will be constructed upstream of the Masugawa River, storing an effective water volume of 23.1 million cubic meters (roughly twice that of the nearby Hirono Dam). This dam will have the fourth-largest st…

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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

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

Ōmushi Falls is located about 2 km west of Ōmushi Shrine, on the right-hand side of the road leading from the city center to Echizen Pottery Village. Though a small waterfall, it was once known as a place where crystal could be mined.

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Opening period: Mid-July to August 15Swimming hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Please do not approach the dolphins, even if they are present.Beyond the beauty of the coastline, the charm lies in the locals who greet you with smiles.Please note tha…

• Wakasa

Our slopes range from gentle inclines averaging 15 degrees to steep runs reaching 42 degrees, and snowboarding is permitted on all courses! Everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy the slopes.Parking is free all day, so feel free to dri…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

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 …

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The roughly 4-kilometer coastal trail from Yonekawaki through Tojinbo to near Oshima is a veritable avenue of monuments honoring literary figures, poets, and haiku masters connected to Mikuni. The coastal beauty visible from this trail is truly exc…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 crystal-clear waters are perfect not only for swimming but also for observing fish. Colorful seashells wash up on the shore, and after swimming, you can enjoy walking along the sandy beach while watching the sunset.

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

The approximately 6-kilometer former site of the Keifuku Eiheiji Line has been developed into a walking path named "Eiheiji Pilgrimage Road." Gravel sections and remnants reminiscent of the former railway line remain in parts, allowing vi…

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

Located on the Tsunejima Peninsula, the town of Miko features approximately 300 magnificent mountain cherry trees designated as a prefectural scenic spot, forming a splendid avenue. The contrast with the Sea of Japan is truly spectacular.

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This beautiful white-sand beach faces the nature-rich Kohama Bay. Free use of restrooms, showers, and changing rooms is available, along with ample parking. Located along National Route 27 near the Kohama Nishi Interchange, it boasts excellent tran…

• Wakasa