DISCOVER FUKUI

Craftsmen skilled in woodworking have lived here since the late Edo period, and around the mid-Meiji era, skilled chest-making artisans formed the core of the community, establishing Chest-Making Town. Today, over a dozen shops line the streets, in…

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Wakashahiko Shrine is divided into two shrines: Wakashahiko Shrine (Upper Shrine) and Wakashahime Shrine (Lower Shrine). This shrine is the Upper Shrine, established in the first year of the Reikyu era (715 AD) during the Nara period. It enshrines …

• Wakasa

A small park beside the moat of Fukui Castle ruins. It features a restored diagram of the main keep, explanatory panels detailing the history of Fukui Castle town, and a statue depicting Yokoi Shōnan departing for Kyushu in the winter of 1858 for a…

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Shirasaki Park, with its expansive lawns, features a variety of play equipment including a large slide and jungle gym, making it a casual, family-friendly park. After playing energetically under the sun, you can unwind and relax in the hot springs—…

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The food court, tourist information center, and open deck offer stunning views of Wakasa Bay right at the entrance. Here you'll find a wide selection of locally sourced vegetables and fruits, Ooi Town specialties, and processed goods. It's perfect …

• Wakasa

Along the Echizen Coast, renowned for its many natural rock formations and scenic wonders, stands a pair of massive rocks resembling footprints, each 5 meters tall and 2 meters wide. Legend has it these are the footprints left by the gods as they w…

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

The Yamazato-guchi Gate, also known as the "Rokabashi Gate" or "Tenshudai-shitamon," is a masugata gate guarding the western side of Fukui Castle's Honmaru.　From the early Edo period, the western area connecting to the Honmaru, known as the Nishi …

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

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

• Awara,Sakai,Fukui

This shrine in the Imadera settlement marks the entrance to the hiking trail up Mount Aoba. Two large ginkgo trees serve as landmarks.

• Wakasa

Summer brings crowds of beachgoers to Wakasa Bay. After enjoying the sea to your heart's content, why not savor delicious local fish at a minshuku or ryokan and fully experience the summer sea?

• Wakasa

Approximately 500,000 sunflowers, sown in staggered waves across the expansive 3-hectare fields of Hanano Sato Miyagawa, bloom in all their glory. Visitors can enjoy these sunflowers blooming in sequence from mid-July to mid-August. (As the bloomin…

• Wakasa

This is a waterfront area developed at Tsuruga New Port. A shallow area paved with stones of various sizes has been created for beachcombing. Benches and flowers have been placed here as a place for relaxation, and restrooms are also available. A f…

• Wakasa

This beach with rocky areas is perfect for families looking to relax and enjoy swimming, as it offers activities like boating and offshore fishing.

• Wakasa

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 Eiheiji Green Village Community Center opened in April 1993 as a lifelong learning hub. Centered around a gymnasium, the facility includes a multipurpose hall suitable for various cultural events, meeting rooms, and Japanese-style rooms. It is …

• Eiheiji, Okuetsu

This is the gymnasium on the west side of Fukui Sports Park. It is an ideal facility for sports tournaments and events.

• 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…

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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